Hyundai i30 Estate (2008 - 2012) 1.6 Comfort 5d (2009/59) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think the car is a joke !
Would you buy this car again and why?
Would never buy another Hyundai again you are going to need that five year warranty !!
What are you likely to buy next?
Secondhand Volvo or Citroen.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£13,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got car by part ex during goverment scrappage deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Bought after reading What car reccomendation ( Big mistake ).
What was the dealer like?
Dealer was ok.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
OK drive a bit sluggish when climbing steep hills.
What's it like to park?
Easy enough.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lots 1 clutch fitted wrong ( first six months ) 2 stearing failed ( in first year ) New parts fitted 3rear suspension cover bushes came loose 3 times 4 car had starting problems ( loose connection in main control box 5 rear light bulbs blowing ( eventually sorted on wiring recall 6 drivers door cable snapped inside door couldnt open door replaced then others done on recall 7 both rear doors rusting away on top rail where door seals clip in !
What's most practical about your car?
Size of boot space when seats at rear folded.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Usb port.
