2005 Hyundai XG350 L review from North America
"The worst purchase we have ever made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first problem I had with the car was the Cd changer would not power up. I took it in, they said it was fixed, but the next day it would not power up.
Then, when I would put the car in reverse, it would die. I took it in three times before they could figure out what was wrong with it.
Then, I went to the car wash and got wet, because the seals did not seal.
Also, after they installed the new Cd changer, it skipped on every Cd, so they had to order another Cd changer.
And, the best mileage I have gotten is 24mpg. My minivan got better than this car.
Also, on several occasions, the rear window has gotten stuck down. It has taken me up to 30 minutes to get it to roll back up.
General comments?
I have only had my car for four months, and I hate it. I would trade it in if I had any equity in it. I will get rid of it as soon as I can. It rides nice, but not quietly. I can barely fit my three children in the back seat. I would not travel over 20 miles with them in the back seat they are so cramped. It really looked bigger when we were looking at it. It is a cute car, but it is definitely not worth the money we are paying for it. It is the worst decision we have ever made when car shopping. If we hadn't decided to buy the extended warranty, we would really be in trouble.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai 1999 Chrysler 300M |
| Date of Entry | 3rd November, 2006 |

