Hyundai Lantra Saloon (1995 - 2001) 1.6 Siena 4d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It dosent say anything really, its just an average car
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all think its ok although they do comment on the problems reguarly
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Im sure i have just had a poor example that wasn't maintained properly by the pervious owner. I know in general Hyundais are good cars. I wouldn't buy again because its just so average and not the slightest bit exciting
What are you likely to buy next?
I am buying a 2003 Hyundai Coupe next
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£600
When did you buy the car?
January 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
I thought i did but turned out to be a big disappiontment, read on
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a replacement car quickly, best car i could find fir the money
What was the dealer like?
Useless, after a week of owning it started mis-fireing, had it checked over (at a cost of £70) and they found nothing wrong. I then changed the spark plugs and it was fine. How could they have not thought of that I don't know
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very average, offers no thrills. Steering is rather heavy and offers very little feedback. Body roll is also quite bad. the engine sounds very rough and needs to be revved hard to get anywhere quickly but dose offer decent performance for a 1.6, thirsty on the petrol though.
What's it like to park?
Not good. reverse parking in the rain is a nightmare as theres no rear windo wiper. The spoiler also obscures your view.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Many things. The clutch failed after only 52,000 miles with a £400 repair bill, It mis-fired reguarly, driver side window seals gave up and its rusting already
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing is especially great, had a mondeo before hand and it dose not come close to the practicallity of the mondeo.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
