1997 Hyundai Coupe FX review from Netherlands
"Only the outside is a sports car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- 2 serious backfires with gas installation.
- New dynamo.
- Broken frontseat frame.
- New brake blocks (front and back).
- Every year new tyres.
- Small cracks in brake plates (not repaired).
- New cigarette lighter.
- 4 times, correction of alarm installation.
- 3 times, airbag light on dashboard was on and had to be reset.
- New connection plate.
General comments?
- Great looking car, but the material is not really made for a sports car (durability).
- Somewhat noisy engine.
- Great seats.
- Not so fast as it looks.
- Very reliable, never had problems with starting or the engine.
Recommended reviews
![]() ![]() | Really really good solid car, very reliable, would recommend!!! |
![]() ![]() | Nice looking, comfy and handles well. Not a thoroughbred sportscar, but does the job... at a price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 104000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2000 |







