2001 Hyundai XG300 Base review from North America

Nothing at all!!

This car is awesome!

Hyundai has definitely come through the years with great cars!

I used to drive a Hyundai years ago (1987 Excel GLS) and I vowed never to buy a Hyundai again. Then, I saw my friend's 2001 Sonata GLS with Leather and I was amazed! He directed me to the Hyundai dealer and we both went and looked. We saw a few Sonatas, and a couple Santa Fes (I didn't want to buy another SUV - not after my 1992 Ford Explorer).

Then, I saw it. A black XG300 base model. It was perfect! I first thought it was a Lexus. I looked at the window sticker price. $23,590!! That was a real bargain, considering what I paid for my Accord V6...! Anyway, I arranged a test drive and I loved the car! I used the Shiftronic mode on the transmission (the dealer guy told me to see how I like it). I loved that, too! That is only a feature found on LEXUS and higher-end Acuras and Hondas (the Santa Fe had the Shiftronic, too).

I picked a payment and traded my Accord in (which still held its value - close to $18,000 and it had 19,000 miles on it). I paid the car off within two months and I love it! My parents were amazed at the car also. I think they might be considering it. If you got the G's, buy it!