1997 Hyundai Coupe FX review from Greece
"A great low-cost easy to tune stylish purchase"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- 4 years into purchase, the timing cord had to be replaced.
- 5 years into purchase, the front windscreen sprinkler system needed cleaning.
- 5 years into purchase, the antenna retraction system sometimes leaves the antenna out a couple of inches.
- 4 years into purchase resulted into some stiffness in the gearshift.
General comments?
- The car has run completely free of motor problems in both city and high speed environments for 5 years.
- After nearly six years, the car still wears it's original brakes and breaks great.
- Fuel economy is great reaching up to 640km (about 400 miles).
- 5 years into purchase and the car still runs on original suspension and springs after suffering the bad Greek tarmac conditions and is doing well.
- The car is good at moving with above average speed in all types of tarmac.
- Stylish design, which will draw looks.
Recommended reviews
| Nice looking, comfy and handles well. Not a thoroughbred sportscar, but does the job... at a price |
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| A pocket rocket, but a bit plastic in some respects |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 109000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 9th June, 2003 |