Hyundai Getz (2002 - 2009) 1.3 GSI 5d (2003/53) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

that value for money matters more than badge snobbery or image/street cred.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

they all agree its a great little car.ihave loaned it to my dad a couple of times and he really likes it even though he always buys british or european cars.

Would you buy this car again and why?

no as i would like to downsize to the 1.1 model for greater fuel economy.

What are you likely to buy next?

getz 1.1 gsi or cdx preferably a 5 door model.i will probably try to hold out for a cdx due to the higher equipment levels or a more recent facelift gsi with air conditioning as standard.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,900

When did you buy the car?

August 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes as car had very low miles and was still under warranty.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

very low mileage of 7500

What was the dealer like?

friendly and he also motd and serviced the car before i picked it up.

What's it like to drive?

it has good performance both in town and on the motorway.the bhp is 82 and 0-60 11.2 seconds so it is not underpowered for a 1.3 litre car.it needs to be a very steep hill before changedown is needed.

What's it like to park?

easy due to the light and precise steering.

Have you had any problems with the car?

small problem with noisy rear end.both shocks replaced under warranty.

What's most practical about your car?

gets the job of a to b driving done with the minimum of fuss.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

i like the electric windows.my car also has a sunroof which shuts automaticaly when the ignition key is removed a very useful feature.