1996 Hyundai Excel Sprint review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheap, Quick, Reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers Inside door handle, the plastic has broken, but have not needed to replace it as yet, it still works.
Replaced Timing chain @120000KM, instead of 80000KM, heheheh.
Rear hatch is starting to leak, the car was hit in the rear some time ago.
Rear center brake light keeps blowing.
General comments?
The little hundi in a great cheap run around car, I drove our one for a year as a tech courier, it never has any problems. The motor is only a 1.5Lt, but it is very quick off the mark. We still have the car, but only use it as a run around car. I would recommend these cars for a second car or first car. They are basic inside, but have all the normal features.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Injected 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 145000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Commodore |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2003 |