Solid car for the asking price.
Transmission replaced at 80,000 miles due to "shudder" when shifting from 4th to 5th gear.
I have been very pleased with the quality, ride and handling of the XG.
When carrying four adult persons, the car will tend to "bottom out" on rough roads.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd November, 2003
A big piece of worthless junk
I have a problem almost from day one with this car in poor transmission shifting and hesitations. The dealers has put in two transmissions and it still doesn't run right.
The way they get around their warranty is to try and tell the owner that, "That's the way it's supposed to run". So in doing that they get rid of you for awhile.
My windshield wipers had to have the linkage replaced after complaining and almost getting killed 3 times. Finally they got it right.
My leather seats are horrible. The drivers seat had to have the complete frame replaced. The seat adjustments are terrible.
The aluminum wheels have been replaced once because they were peeling and should be done again.
Hyundai should train their dealer mechanics in how to fix their cars.
The worst driving experience that I've ever owned.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 7th June, 2003
What means "aluminum wheels were peeling"?!
I'm sure it means the clear coat. Cosmetic, not a safety issue.
I own a 2001 XG300 with about 95k miles. and I have been very unhappy with the car! The car has never shifted very well and I had problems with my ABS light coming on for no reason. I was driving one day and the next thing I know, my car jerked really hard and my check engine light came on. Well, it turned out to be nothing and once the computer was cleared, the check engine light disappeared and it's running fine. All 6 spark plugs were just replaced last weekend. All 3 timing belts, transmission fluid, air filter, power stirring, were replaced 4 months ago. My car still has problems.
A Wonderful Luxury Car
No Problems with the car, except for recalls.
The best car that I have driven in, very comfortable and quick. The XG300 is one of the best cars.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th April, 2003
I like the car for the most part, but this horsepower thing is wrong. It is not the car that I bought or was advertised. I sent Hyundai a letter and have gotten no response. False advertising??? If there is a class action suit count me in.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 26th February, 2003
Hopeful that Hyundai will continue to build a value added priced vehicle that people can trust
The sheet metal dents with less pressure applied, compared to any of the 42 previous vehicles that I have owned.
I am angered that they lied and stated horsepower rating was 192, when in fact it is only 182.
I am not pleased with the options Hyundai is offering owners of missed rated horsepower vehicles.
Based on my knowledge as a recruiter staffing Engineers in the development of power train systems. I feel this error was willful and wanton.
I think over all Hyundai has come along way.
I highly recommend that you follow the service schedule to the letter. Failure to do so could void their Warranty.
I hope Hyundai resolves this error of horsepower rating without the need of a class action lawsuit.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 11th October, 2002
Did you live in a high place?
Because performance is different at the sea level than in high places. A car loses like 10hp for each 1000 mts. So don't use a Daewoo Tico (40hp) in the Peruvian mountains (over 3000 mts)
I just got off the phone with Hyundai. They offered me $300 for the HP problem. I denied this offer. An extended warranty will do me no good, I don't think my car will make it through the warranty it already has.
After speaking with the representative, I firmly believe Hyundai thinks they did no wrong and don't care about their consumers.
T Murphy.
4th Jul 2004, 07:40
I too had (and continue to have) a tranny problem. Mine is from 3 up to 4. I have had one tranny replaced (I am sure it is a computer problem.) I also have a near-death experience with hard acceleration from a stop within the first 5 minutes after starting the car.