Great performance and super mileage (36MPG)
New clutch at 140000, New alternator at 130000.
Very nice car. Extremely easy to work on. This was the first one I ever bought. Have had 5 others (minor fix ups and sold) since.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th October, 2002
A high economical and reliable bargain
I had to replace my timing chain at 100,000 km. This was under warranty.
I had to replace my front boots at 100,000 km. This was under warranty.
I had to replace my brake pads at 140,000 km.
I love my Hyundai Excel CXL.
It is very economical and exceptionally reliable. At 180 K km. I still get 48 miles per gallon! Beyond the scheduled maintainance items I have not had a speck of trouble with this vehicle.
The front seats are very comfortable. Every passenger that has been in this car will attest to this.
The heater is exceptional on those cold, wintery days.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th June, 2001
I now have 190,000 km. on my Hyundai Excel CXL. I plan to take it to the mountains on three skiing trips this year. I will put in excess of 10,000 more km. on the car by the time I turn it over to my daughter. It does not burn any oil, continues to get about 48 miles per gallon, and is still going strong. My brother (who is a master mechanic and keeps my gem going) just installed new belts and a timing chain. I also just put on new tires which makes my Excel ride as if it were brand, spanking new. This great little piece will keep my daughter (and her friends) going for a while. I will be sad to let it go but will really enjoy driving something with more... stuff. Maybe my daughter will let me borrow her car once in a while!
The Excel CXL now has 200,000 kilometers on it is still going strong. My daughter now drives the car and hopefully will take good care of it. We just had the ball joints replaced as one of them was wearing out - not bad for a little car with all these miles on it. The car still gets around 48 miles per gallon, burns no oil, and starts every time. My daughter loves the car and takes it everywhere. She should have it for a long time to come.
Hi,
I've just been given a 1994 Hyundai Excel. My brother in law has driven it for about a year and really like it although he bought another car and is passing it on to me. But I can't seem to find rear brakes for the car. You being a Hyundai owner, I wanted to know where you buy your brakes from? Please email me at a_2112@hotmail.com.
Thanks!!
48 miles per gallon? I think that's from the European "gallons" being a little more, isn't it? I've never been able to clear 36 mpg with an Excel, but I agree, it's still a great car.
Great value for money
No big problem. The transmission shifts slightly hard, but the problem gets solved at the 60000 miles service. No other service ever required.
Suspension is little weak, otherwise it's a good car. Gives 28/36 mpg.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st July, 2000
Still going strong
Nothing yet.
This has been a good car for me, I hope to trade it in for another Hyundai when it gets to 100,000 miles. I do however think that something is about to go wrong with the transmission because sometimes it just gets crazy acting. The only thing I dislike about this car is that with the A/C on it's a dog.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th June, 2000
Other than replacing the O2 sensor at 79K, I have only replaced items that are maintenance related. The car is also sometimes hard to steer when on a very windy highway, but that's because the car doesn't weigh that much. That's why it gets such good gas mileage. I rated it an 8 on comfort only because mine doesn't have air conditioning, but then that's why it never overheats.
This is the BEST car I've ever owned. I have previously had two Hondas - Accord and Civic (elec. shorts/engine problems, gas tank fell off, etc.) and a Pontiac Firebird Formula (had many transmission/elec. problems, bad air cond. and was a gas hog). All 3 were a nightmare. My Excel is very reliable. It starts when its -25 below, never gets stuck in the snow and never overheats in the summer. I have taken road trips from Minnesota to Florida, to the east coast and Pennsylvania, to top of the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee and many other trips. To drive from Mpls to Chicago and back it costs me $20.00 - a lot cheaper than a plane ticket. I love my little Excel and it's still going strong.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st January, 2000
The coil went out several time and the tranny is already slipping with only 50,125 miles.
This car is OK... I'm kinda disappointed with it though cause it is cheaply made.
The A/C drains ALL POWER from the car. The body has held up well though, but overall I think that this is a disposable car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 3rd September, 1999
2nd Jul 2001, 16:49
Dear Excel owner,
Obviously you are one of the lucky ones who didn't get stuck with an oil burner. I do think it is time that you stepped up to a Honda (95) or a Vigor!