Faults:

4 speed 4th gear went out, then 3rd, from heavy hauling. Replaced with a 5 speed out of a 92 GL. Totally great trans. I use redline MT-90 and don't use the clutch to shift. So what if various things have minor problems. The car gets me around for almost nothing.

General Comments:

It's probably a better car for a good driver. Crash tested average to above, but not the best. No air bags. So probably it's a death trap, but so cheap to get there with, it's a steal.

Even with the bouncing front struts; an easy way to help there is to change the rear shocks, and that helps a lot to get rid of the bounce cheaply.

Burns oil and does not hold much, so letting it get a quart low is stupid. Add oil and gas, and drive it. If you are a complainer, stay away from this car, you will just complain.

I love it, and even though I have many other vehicles that are better, I choose the piece of @%*!@ Excel as my daily driver.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing!!!

General Comments:

The SE models have very comfortable front seats, large bolsters and adjustable lumbar support makes it comfy on longer trips.

Automatic transmission lock up torque converter cuts RPM to only 2500 at 100 KPH making it quiet on the highway.

Fuel economy is great.

Maybe not as refined as some Honda's I've owned, but just as reliable for a whole lot less.

Faults:

Nothing major. Only wear and tear, and general maintenance.

General Comments:

I always beaten my cars. This is my 7th Hyundai. They are cheap to buy, very dependable and easy to fix.

Automatic transmissions are known to fail. If you drive it like me, the manual transmission might fail too. Otherwise, don't worry.

Maintain them well and believe me, they will last. Mine is modified. I street race with it, and I know, I can trust it.

Faults:

Brake pads, shoes, battery, just regular maintenance.

General Comments:

These cars are very cheap to buy, very easy and simple to repair. The cost of after market parts is very reasonable.

I previously owned 1990, 1991 and 1994 Excels. It's no hot rod, but very cheap to run and reliable. By the way I always beat the hell of these cars and they all lasted and lasted. Just be aware of the transmission, both standard and automatic, I was lucky, but they are known to fail prematurely.