Faults:

One headlight was replaced the first week I had it because of condensation inside the assembly.

The Master Cylinder was replaced 8 months after I bought the car.

The first oxygen sensor was replaced about a year after I bought it.

The second oxygen sensor was replaced about 2 months later.

The third was replaced at my expense about 2 years ago.

I'm currently saving for my 4th oxygen sensor.

I replaced the Crank Angle Position sensor about a year ago.

Routers and brakes were replaced about a year and a half ago.

The driver and passenger side windows really give your biceps a good workout.

The battery was just replaced.

Now I'm experiencing intermittent start problems, usually when I'm in a rush to get somewhere. I'm told it is likely an electrical problem. Which are usually hard to diagnose and expensive to fix.

General Comments:

When it works, I love driving my car.

It's fun and has lots of pep.

Except for the repairs it is an economical vehicle to drive.

I just wish that I didn't have so many problems lately.

Faults:

Starter grinds when the key is turned.

Engine oil leak because the gasket was not properly sealed at the factory, fixed twice.

Had to get the car towed when the engine light came on, new computer chip, twice replaced.

Oxygen sensor replaced 3 to 4 times, lost count.

Replaced front and rear tires after 30,000 kms.

My outside mirrors use to be black, paint worn right off.

Trunk release had to be fixed at my cost because it was an adjustment.

Heater fans are extremely noisy.

Exhaust work tomorrow, very loud right now.

Recall on the windshield wipers.

Weather stripping coming off the passenger door and trunk.

Replaced all the brake lights within the first year.

Passenger door rattles on the inside.

Several front end alignments.

Loose transmission bolt.

Sometimes the car hesitates on take-off, then "kicks" hard into gear.

General Comments:

There's a sucker born everyday, and I'm one of them. $15,000 out the window. Now that the car is nearing 5 years old, it's quickly self destructing.

Faults:

Not much has gone wrong with this car.

The wiper blade motor grease could not cope well with the harsh Canadian winter. This malfunction was fixed by the dealer at no cost.

General Comments:

I love driving this car still even after five years. It's got a lot of zip to it and has served me well.

You notice a big difference in power when you have four people in the car, but this is expected since it's such a small car with a small engine.

The fuel consumption is low especially on the highways which is a blessing now that prices have gone up so much.

I recommend the GT to anyone who wants a great, reliable first car that's inexpensive to buy and to maintain. Oh yeah, it's also a lot of fun to drive.

It's too bad Hyundai stopped making this model, the GSi and Sport models are close but not as good in my opinion.