Summary:
If the quality were backed up by the company, I might purchase another, but it isn't the case
Faults:
The headlight bulbs have been replaced a couple of times.
The power steering hose was leaking, and had to be replaced. Aftermarket parts were available at one third the dealer pricing, but I needed the vehicle and could not wait to get the aftermarket parts. With the dealer parts this was approx. $400 repair at a local shop.
There has always been some engine compartment noise since I purchased the car from a used car dealer, and have now determined it to be transmission noise, like something is broken, yet the car shifts quite perfectly.
The button to open the gas cap no longer functions, so one has to open the trunk to pull the emergency release to fill the car's tank.
General Comments:
Good car overall for the cost/value ratio.
Does have some poorer quality parts that the company does not wish to recognize. These issues should be handled by some class action legal means, as it affects many of the same cars.
The engine is a bit too large at 3.5 liters; with the future looking to economy, a 3.0 L engine would be quite enough for this vehicle.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 29th August, 2010
30th Aug 2010, 19:37
OK, you bought an XG300/350 whatever, at 120k plus miles and those are your only complaints??
First off, why should the company have to have any obligations to this vehicle? It was warrantied up to 100k miles, meaning the manufacturer guarantees this vehicle (power train only mind you) up to 100k miles; in which case this vehicle has met and exceeded! What possible case can you have against Hyundai Motor America? These old XG's were reliable cars, and served their purpose as Hyundai's flagship vehicle for 5 years. Before you condemn the company, have you even looked at the new ones? The Genesis, Sonata, Azera? These are world class vehicles, meeting and in some cases exceeding their competition.
Don't hate on a car company because you bought a second hand vehicle over 100k, and had a few minor, yes they are quite minor, problems. It kills me how people buy second hand worn out junk that's been not maintained properly from these shady used car people, and automatically blame the manufacturer for their faults. Buyer beware? At the used car place maybe... But don't hate on a manufacturer because you got had at Bob's reliable autoplex in takeyourmoneyville USA. That goes for any vehicle in any manufacturer; Hyundai, Toyota, GM, it doesn't matter. This site is filled with grumbles blaming the wrong people for their problems...