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
Unbeatable value for money
1. The Automatic Transmission computer had to be reset after 40,000K.
2. The Check Engine light (CEL) has been coming on over the past 2 months. The suspected malady is the Air Flow sensor, which has now been replaced 3 times by Hyundai. The Dealership is now checking to see if the problem is repeated elsewhere.
In general, the car has been wonderful. Easily the best automobile I have ever owned.
While the Check Engine light has been coming on frequently, there have been no problems with the engine.
When I purchased the car (gun metal gray) I had the windows tinted; lowered and tuned the suspension; and put new tires on (235/45 ZR17). It looks gorgeous, and drives magnificently.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th January, 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
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.
High performance bargain
Everything works great.
This is the best car I have ever owned, however will not buy another one due to the low resale value according to Kelly Blue Book. Who is this Mr. Kelley and what makes him such the car expert?
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 20th June, 2002
Kelly Blue Book is just meant to be used as a reference to gage how much your car is worth. The best way to know what your car is worth is to find out what other similar ones are selling for from private party sellers. You'll be surprised to discover vehicles sometimes sell for much more that what Kelly Blue Book suggests the value is. I have been able to get far more for my vehicles in the past then what Kelly suggests they're worth.
A luxurious sporty car
Broke the climate control system after 7 year old son kicked the controls during a temper-tantrum. He also broke right dash vent.
This car is a true luxury car. It is a better car than a BMW, Lexus, or Toyota. Just drive it, and you'll agree!
I'm rather old (62), and I need something that's comfortable to ride in, yet sporty. This Hyundai is exactly what I need.
The SHIFTMATIC shift system is a joy to use! It's like driving a sporty-car, with the luxury of my old Buick!
I love zooming past other slow drivers in their other cars with the Hyundai! It's both sporty yet luxurious... I thought that was an oxymoron too!
The quality stitching on the leather is the best I've ever seen! I've owned some pretty ritzy cars myself in the past (A 1992 BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S Class, etc), and the uphostry in this car is actually BETTER than those!
Did I mention the warranty? It's the best warranty at any price! Your car is covered for 10 years! That means in 2008, I will STILL have plenty of coverage, as long as I don't go over the milege!
I love to show off this car! I'll often drive around for the fun of seeing people's envious stares! Sometimes I'll even get questions from younger people, asking me if it is a Rolls-Royce or an upscale Lexus or Mercedes! This is a Hyundai!??
Of course, the climate control system is next to useless, because my son was throwing a temper-tantrum in the front seat, and kicked the climate control unit. Now I can only adjust the temperature (and have to guess), and it will only blow on the floor.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th April, 2002
You have a great car. Loose the son.
Go to the dealership and... get the climate control fixed!!! Duh!!!
It is definitely NOT better than BMW, LEXUS, TOYOTA, or MERCEDES!!!
Saying this car is definitly not better than a BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes is being a little bold and presumptuous. This car has received great rewiews from sources such as Car and Driver and MotorTrend, it has received kudos on fit and finish, comfort, and overall luxury, and at half the price and with a better warranty than its competitors it's a tighter race than you think, not to mention it's a beautiful car Hyundai or not.
11th Nov 2002, 13:04
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)