Faults:

When I bought the car (131000km), I found the gas gage didn't work. I got a free replacement and labor.

135000- The rotors are warped causing the car to shimmy when in reverse and when I brake.

139000km - Front passenger headlight wiring loose causeing frequent adjustments.

General Comments:

Wonderful car.

Cheap on gas, $31 of gas at.965 per liter equals 389km or two weeks of city driving.

Faults:

The latest thing that has gone wrong with the car is: The struts went out, the ball joint went out (due to wear and tear), side lamp of my headlight broke off, and the back window latch has broken.

General Comments:

The seats are uncomfortable, however it is really low maintenance, does excellent on gas mileage, dash board is in perfect condition (not cracked), easy to keep maintained. The paint job is still perfect, except the top of the car looks oxidized, but with a wax job its like a new penny. It handles well when your going 65mph or lower. It's a perfect car for students in college or high school.

Faults:

I had a few problems with the electric part and a I had to change a piece.

I had to paint a few points of rust.

General Comments:

I like the car because it's cheap to run. the pieces are nor so cheap in Romania.

The seats are not comfortable for long distances.

I like the audio system.

Faults:

The front drivers seat is ripped.

The starter needed to be replaced.

Oil leaked.

Car leaks water (when it rains) from the windshield.

General Comments:

My Excel was my first car. My dad bought it for me for $1,700. I must say, I really like this car. It is comfortable, is is small, and takes me where I want to go. I've heard Hyundai's have had cheap reputations, but my Excel has taken me up mountains, through the snow, etc. without really any problems.

This is a good first car to learn on. I plan on keeping this car until high school ends.

Faults:

A rocker arm nut came loose at 132,500 miles. 15 minutes total fix time.

Timing belt broke at 119,144 miles, it should have been changed at 60,000 miles.

Tie rod ends and ball joints need replacing at 200,000 miles.

Motor mounts needed changing at 200,000 miles.

Back window got small leak at 90,000 miles. Fixed with clear window silicone caulk.

General Comments:

This has to be one of the most reliable, efficient cars ever built.

It is VERY quick away from the stop light.

After treating the engine with Teflon, it is getting an average of 47 miles per gallon on the highway. $32 of gas from Virginia Beach, VA to New Orleans, LA; 1070 miles.

The car has no power steering, but feels like it does; the steering is very light.

No air conditioning, no power anything, but for $6,200 new, it was a great bargain and I have loved owning and driving this super reliable car.

Change the oil every 3,000 to 4,000 and the car will drive forever.

Even at over 200,000 miles, the compression of all 4 cyllanders is still almost as good as the day I bought the car new.

Faults:

I had to replace the brake pads at 98,000 miles.

I had to recharge the air conditioner at 95,000 miles.

I had to replace the starter at 88,000 miles.

I had to replace the thing that holds the oil at 77,000 miles.

I had to also replace the seat belt because my dog chewed through it, the windshield because a rock hit it and also the rim because it had a crack in it. But these last three things have nothing to do with the engine.

General Comments:

The car is reliable and gets you from point A to point B.

The car excels quite quickly, I suppose that why it is called an "Excel".

The seats are comfortable and is quite roomy. The backseats can be pulled down and the trunk gives plenty of space.