2001 Hyundai Coupe review from North America
"Make sure you have good service dealer before you buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well, where to start?
I bought the car brand new. It looked cool and was pretty fast. 153hp for 01. Then stuff went wrong.
First I noticed that there was a slight buzz noise that came from the dash at 3000 rpm. This buzz has now become the most annoying noise in the world because it constantly buzzes from 3500 to 3000 (shift point).
I crashed it once (only rim and steering damage), then 5th gear started grinding when I shifted into it. The dealer repaired it saying that they would replace all of the gear's synchro mesh and sliders (cause of grinding), but when I picked my car up and looked at the invoice they only replaced 5th gear. Now 3rd gear is starting to go.
The steering wheel also shakes when it is idling at 800 rpm not 900 rpm. Now I have to take it back again, to the dealership and have them replace everything.
I'll write a later review after I have a service done to it, as of 2/9/02 I want to pour gas in it and set it on fire.
New car, 17k, runs like my 86 Isuzu Trooper with 225876 miles on it.
General comments?
Quick.
Nice looks.
Nice interior.
Crappy tranny.
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| A very individual choice that makes you feel special and gets you noticed |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1983 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 112 miles |
| Most recent distance | 17745 miles |
| Previous car | Isuzu Trooper |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2002 |