1998 Hyundai Excel 5 Door review from Australia and New Zealand
"If your expectations match the lower price - it's a good car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel sensor replaced under factory warranty.
Front sway bar bushes all replaced under factory warranty.
Central locking fixed under warranty.
I had the car for 3 years of the warranty and things did go wrong, but the service was not bad.
General comments?
As a new car the Excel has been pretty reliable, but with age (now 3 years) the poor build quality is starting to show. There are now a few annoying interior rattles and some body flex is evident.
The buying price and running costs tend to offset the poorer quality making this a very economical and viable car for those looking for a little runabout.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 twin cam petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 60000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Magna 96 |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2000 |