Am I ill?... Korean car appreciation!

jpmonkey69 · 16 Dec 2007 at 02:15

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I saw a nice 2004 Hyundai Coupe today in the blue above, and started getting naughty thoughts about owning one of the 2.7l V6's.... not the most powerful car in the carpark, but certainly one of the more (dare I say it...) beautiful!

Does anyone here own one of these? According to reviews, the engine is a little underpowered but I'd still have one at the bargainous sub 7k pricetag!

Joe T · 16 Dec 2007 at 02:16

My cuz has a 56 plate 2.0 litre. Its not a bad car I guess. FWD tho, and not really much power (140bhp in 2.0 guise). Its reasonably well made, and is fairly comfortable. Sod all space in the back though.

ChoÞÞer · 16 Dec 2007 at 02:17

i quite like them my self, there quite a nice car and would easy own 1, don't be put off by the badge

[TW]Fox · 16 Dec 2007 at 02:20

I hate the Hyundai Coupe. They've managed to basically create a car by ripping off interesting stying bits from other, more interesting cars. This means when you glance a Hyundai Coupe out of the corner of your eye and go 'Oooh whats that!' and then find out its a another cheap plastic crappy Hyundai Coupe you are filled with embarrasment.

With the i30, Hyundai have shown they can now at last make good cars. The Coupe, however, is not one.

Tinders · 16 Dec 2007 at 09:08

A chap at work bought a 2.0l last year, brand new, corking motor for the money tbh, not the best handling in the world, and the engine is old technology, but it looks good, the interior is a nice place to be, and they are cheap.

[TW]Fox · 16 Dec 2007 at 10:01

Cheap? I'm sorry but £18,000 is NOT cheap!

Neo4 · 16 Dec 2007 at 10:03

[TW]Fox;10695307 said:
Cheap? I'm sorry but £18,000 is NOT cheap!

That's Focus ST money. I know which one i would rather have.

IceAx · 16 Dec 2007 at 10:40

Joe T said:
Sod all space in the back though.

Quoted for truth, my gran in law has one. I sat in the back and my head was on the rear window, not comfy at all!

Andy

Glaucus · 16 Dec 2007 at 10:52

They had a pic of the new one on top gear. Not only was it Drop Dead Gorgeous. It was rear wheel drive.

If you want one wait for that.

oweneades · 16 Dec 2007 at 11:02

The hyundai coupe is actually not that bad a car. Its quite cheap inside but is quite nice to drive.

The 2.7l V6 on the other hand is pathetic. It has a paltry 170ish bhp which for the engine size is just not good enough. It also drinks like a fish and isn't that cheap to insure.

The 2.0 model is good although avoid the 1.6 as it doesn't suit the type of ar.

Chris_83 · 16 Dec 2007 at 11:15

I own a black 2.0l. Build quality is amazing. Full leather interior, none of this cheap looking plastic you seem to get these days from Ford, VW etc. You also get an amzing number of gadgets for the money, cruise control, electric windows / sunroof, A/C etc. Yes it is under powered 143bhp I think mine is, but it looks like a fast sports car without any modifications. Insurance is cheap aswell, the 1.6 is a group 8, 2.0l a group 10 and I'm not sure on the 2.7.

Hawk Tuah · 16 Dec 2007 at 12:49

I'm looking forward to the next one. Rear wheel drive and either a 3.8-liter V-6 or a 2l turbo.

Just a shame I bet it doesn't look as good as the concept.

Berger · 16 Dec 2007 at 12:56

Chris_83 said:
I own a black 2.0l. Build quality is amazing. Full leather interior, none of this cheap looking plastic you seem to get these days from Ford, VW etc. You also get an amzing number of gadgets for the money, cruise control, electric windows / sunroof, A/C etc. Yes it is under powered 143bhp I think mine is, but it looks like a fast sports car without any modifications. Insurance is cheap aswell, the 1.6 is a group 8, 2.0l a group 10 and I'm not sure on the 2.7.

Jeeze, leather seats, electric windows and a sunroof! What are we living in the early 90s!

loltim · 16 Dec 2007 at 13:05

170hp from a 2.7 V6

I think the car in the OP is actually quite nice, though.

Jez · 16 Dec 2007 at 13:15

Yes you are ill, the Hyundai coupe looks rubbish :/ Stick to the M5!

danza · 16 Dec 2007 at 13:24

Wait for the new one, or buy something decent.

Chris_83 · 16 Dec 2007 at 15:07

Berger said:
Jeeze, leather seats, electric windows and a sunroof! What are we living in the early 90s!

I was meaning more in regards to the full leather dasboard and doors etc. The number of VW and other European cars that I've been in with cheap crappy plasticy interiors is amazing for the money that they charge.

Tinders · 16 Dec 2007 at 15:19

Chap at work paid 12k for his brand new from a broker, thats bloody cheap in my book.

Dogbreath · 16 Dec 2007 at 15:32

[TW]Fox;10694932 said:
I hate the Hyundai Coupe. They've managed to basically create a car by ripping off interesting stying bits from other, more interesting cars.

All production car manufacturers do this, there is nothing unique about Hyundai in this respect.

This means when you glance a Hyundai Coupe out of the corner of your eye and go 'Oooh whats that!' and then find out its a another cheap plastic crappy Hyundai Coupe you are filled with embarrasment.

You have a serious problem if you get embarrassed simply by looking at Hyundai Coupes.

willd58 · 16 Dec 2007 at 16:50

Dogbreath said:
All production car manufacturers do this, there is nothing unique about Hyundai in this respect.

So there are no original cars?

Dogbreath said:
You have a serious problem if you get embarrassed simply by looking at Hyundai Coupes.

To be fair, I am disappointed whenever I have seen one and confused it with something interesting.