Faults:

The dash was sun damaged when I bought it, but I didn't care. I only paid $1,500 for it with 93,000 miles on it, so I threw a dash cover on there.

My fuel filter was a "Hyundai only" or something like that. When it became clogged, I found out that the fuel filter they sold me at the parts stores wouldn't fit because I had a different fuel line going to the filter and a different connector. I ended up using one from an Acura Integra. It was a pain to figure all of that stuff out, but the fact that the fuel filter was clogged is just regular maintenance.

Right after that happened, I had to get new spark plugs, wires, and distributor cap (no big deal).

The oil was changed regularly, but the valve seals starting leaking a little bit at about 100,000 miles.

At 103,000 miles, the driver's side electric window wouldn't roll back up. It would roll down, though. The shop told me that it was a window voltage regulator (a cheap part for an American car). The problem was that I could only get it from a dealership (no junk yards had a Scoupe there), for five times the regular price!

General Comments:

This car was by far the best one I have owned so far for a cheap amount of money.

The sporty look of it and the 5 speed transmission are the reasons I bought it. I put performance exhaust, air intake, and other little modifications to get it to be quicker because it had such a small engine. I was surprised, though, how quick it was compared to other cars I raced with it.

Never once did this car die on me or leave me stranded, unlike my previous vehicles. Most of the dinky problems had nothing to do with the motor, transmission, or even the clutch. I was seriously interested in buying the turbo edition after owning this one.

The biggest problem was that Scoupes are too rare. I couldn't find anything for it.

Faults:

The back bumper is cracked due to the fact that the rubber became hard after a few years.

The drivers' door is not aligned, but it does close well enough to lock.

The front brake pads are starting to wear low, but are still in good conditions.

Drivers floor mat is worn down a bit.

General Comments:

This car is very quick and is excellent handling tight corners.

It's a fun and fast car.

Always felt safe in the car.

Faults:

Coolant sensor was bad when I bought the car, causing the fuel system to flood and not start occasionally.

Trunk release button didn't work until I cleaned the carbon from the switch contacts (easy fix try it!).

Alternator went bad at 60,000 miles.

Sunburn and shrinkage to the vinyl dash on passenger side.

Radio quit receiving AM/FM (tape still worked fine) at 107,000 miles.

Wind noise coming through drivers door seal.

Drivers window hard to crank up sometimes.

Gave up getting front wheel alignment done (seems a speed bump can knock it out).

Front speakers crackle horribly (have them faded to rear only).

Black paint peeling off mirrors and clear coat bubbling up on spoiler, drivers front quarter panel and door.

General Comments:

This car was bought for $500, I also bought an identical parts car for $500 from a wreck yard (as I do with all foreign cars). This saved me plenty on parts like the radio, coolant sensor, alternator, and the rear axle I needed when I did a few 360's and landed in a ditch!

When I got the car it handled surprisingly well at speed, had fabulous gas mileage, super clean inside and was very fun to drive.

The car has been beaten occasionally in fits of rage, but always works fine in the morning.

This car is very light, wind will affect you on the highway!

I have owned a V8 Camaro, so to me the reliability of this car is great (as is the fuel mileage)! I am used to working on my own cars regularly and this Scoupe leaves my tools rusting in their box!

I surprise people when I stay next to them from a light banging through the gears.

The car is geared for around town, not highway driving. My engine turns 3500RPM at 65mph in 5th gear. I wish there was another gear!

I have heard of lemons, but most people tell me this was a bargain of a lifetime vehicle. I know people that have paid 5 times as much to get 1/2 the car I have.

Hyundai support is good, search: The Hyundai Connection and forums for more valuable info on these cars.

Thank you for letting me post here, Mike.