Faults:

Throttle position sensor at 30k.

Plug wires at 60k (maintenance) ($135 installed at dealer, $35 for aftermarket set). Very easy change--why the big cost at the dealer?

Map sensor at 60k--dealer said this was out of warranty and wanted $200. I gave a big 'no.' There was oil in the intake that killed the MAP (pinched PCV hose). I Replaced PCV hose ($1) and did MAP sensor myself ($60--dealer part).

HVAC blend doors (hot/cold and vent blender) hang up at 60k. Wiggle to loosen--not covered under warranty (surprise). I live with it--no big deal.

Timing belt: $400 installed at dealer. Aftermarket belt is $30. You need a special tool to get the timing cover off, though.

My special method: drill the head of the special bolt out until it falls off. Use an easy-out to get the threads out of the hole. Matched threads & length to a bolt at a local hardware store, and replace with a hex bolt & washer.

Kudos to the do-it-yourselfer-deterrent folks at Hyundai.

General Comments:

A good car overall, excellent fuel economy (28/38 mpg). Lots of pep for an economy car.

An obligatory trade-off:

It rides like a small car (rough & noisy).

It handles like a small car (very agile).

I fit in the driver's seat nicely (6'1").

The warranty is not all it is cracked up to be--most things are not covered very long. I was surprised to see how few parts are actually considered 'powertrain.' Most (90%) of the car is out of warranty at 60000. Ignore the TV commercials about "America's best warranty."

Aftermarket parts are uncommon, therefore most non-maintenance parts must be purchased from dealer at great expense.

For a foreign car with 4 valves per cylinder, it is very easy to work on. Underhood layout is very logical.

Faults:

Wheel bearings failed at 75000km.

Rear brakes needed replacing at 75000km (drums cylinder pads and pipes)

The windshield wipers are very poor quality and leave streaks on the glass at speeds above 80km/h.

General Comments:

Needed a low mileage car to drive into the ground at a fast speed and I got it with this. I am a bit disappointed that the wheel bearings didn't last longer, but since they were fixed its been fantastic.

Its quick, roomy comfortable economical to run and always starts first time, even in the depths of a Canadian winter. It travels 250km a day and has not complained once.

Faults:

The main problem that I have got is with a vibration I feel through my seat mainly. I have taken the car back twice to the garage, prior to the second occasion I took one of the garage's technicians out with me. On both occasions I was told it's only wheels that need balancing, but alas I still have this vibration. This vibration is spoiling my driving and I wondered if any one else as had any similar problem?

Wiper blades are very noisy.

I have a problem with noisy brakes - it appears the noise comes from the rear brakes. The garage have had the car back to clean the brakes, but still they are very noisy. I feel for the miles this car has done this should not be happening.