Faults:

The back bumper is cracked due to the fact that the rubber became hard after a few years.

The drivers' door is not aligned, but it does close well enough to lock.

The front brake pads are starting to wear low, but are still in good conditions.

Drivers floor mat is worn down a bit.

General Comments:

This car is very quick and is excellent handling tight corners.

It's a fun and fast car.

Always felt safe in the car.

Faults:

-Bad wind vibration coming from both the windows

-Sun damage to the dash (got a dash mat now)

-Crackling front and back speakers (replaced)

-Paint is faded on the spoiler

-Paint has cracked on the front bumper (planning a full paint job soon)

-Burnt out clutch (replaced)

-Window tint has bubbles.

General Comments:

Overall it is an excellent car. I got it for $3,500AU and I feel it is worth twice that amount. It goes like a rocket and has exceptional fuel consumption rates. I had to upgrade the sound system, but I would gladly get another. They are sporty looking, fast and economical.

Faults:

Coolant sensor was bad when I bought the car, causing the fuel system to flood and not start occasionally.

Trunk release button didn't work until I cleaned the carbon from the switch contacts (easy fix try it!).

Alternator went bad at 60,000 miles.

Sunburn and shrinkage to the vinyl dash on passenger side.

Radio quit receiving AM/FM (tape still worked fine) at 107,000 miles.

Wind noise coming through drivers door seal.

Drivers window hard to crank up sometimes.

Gave up getting front wheel alignment done (seems a speed bump can knock it out).

Front speakers crackle horribly (have them faded to rear only).

Black paint peeling off mirrors and clear coat bubbling up on spoiler, drivers front quarter panel and door.

General Comments:

This car was bought for $500, I also bought an identical parts car for $500 from a wreck yard (as I do with all foreign cars). This saved me plenty on parts like the radio, coolant sensor, alternator, and the rear axle I needed when I did a few 360's and landed in a ditch!

When I got the car it handled surprisingly well at speed, had fabulous gas mileage, super clean inside and was very fun to drive.

The car has been beaten occasionally in fits of rage, but always works fine in the morning.

This car is very light, wind will affect you on the highway!

I have owned a V8 Camaro, so to me the reliability of this car is great (as is the fuel mileage)! I am used to working on my own cars regularly and this Scoupe leaves my tools rusting in their box!

I surprise people when I stay next to them from a light banging through the gears.

The car is geared for around town, not highway driving. My engine turns 3500RPM at 65mph in 5th gear. I wish there was another gear!

I have heard of lemons, but most people tell me this was a bargain of a lifetime vehicle. I know people that have paid 5 times as much to get 1/2 the car I have.

Hyundai support is good, search: The Hyundai Connection and forums for more valuable info on these cars.

Thank you for letting me post here, Mike.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Best of all worlds. Super reliable, fun to drive, good looks, good on fuel, completely rust free, only car I have ever had that passed its MOT first time!

Faults:

The engine blew up 72500

Replaced Turbo 75000

The clutch needed replaced at 75000

Knew master cylinder at 75000

Replaced slave cylinder at 75000

Replaced vacuum lines at 80000

Replaced fuel lines 80000

Replaced brake lines 80000

Replaced air intake manifold on 82000

Replaced throttle body 82000

Replaced rear seal 82000

Replaced the water pump 85000

Replaced the oil pump 87000

Replaced oil pan 87500.

General Comments:

After replaced and cleaning up the car I personally like the car a lot. I would probably own another one, but it takes money to run it. If you maintain it after you fix what is wrong it's a fun car. This car has been the best driving I have owned and the cockpit is roomy, but the back seats are very uncomfortable.