Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6

Third Opinion · 18 Aug 2012 at 17:46

Am I mad at wanting one?

I can get a nice 2003-2004 example for about 2k. I know the 2.7V6 only kicks out 165bhp, however test driving them they pull like a train with 183lbs of torque.

I want a cheapy coupe that is a coupe that was designed to be a coupe from the start, not a saloon/hatchback derivative.

The only other thing that I like that fits the bill is the Toyota Celica VVTi 190 sport. Test driving them they are very quick with the 190bhp 1.8 but only kick out a 133lbs of torque which you certainly feel if you are not working the engine hard all the time.

Any thoughts?

acemastr · 18 Aug 2012 at 17:49

BMW 330ci

Coupe's are slow, the Celica needs to be seriously ragged to get anywhere

Third Opinion · 18 Aug 2012 at 17:52

Speed isn't the only thing, I really want a sports coupe. BMW's are fine cars but at my price range lets face it it isn't going to be anything half decent.

Jono8 · 18 Aug 2012 at 17:53

Third Opinion said:
it it isn't going to be anything half decent.

Neither is a Hyundai coupe.

Third Opinion · 18 Aug 2012 at 17:59

Jono8 said:
Neither is a Hyundai coupe.

Well that's what I thought until recently. My sister has had one for about 3 years. I must admit it is very reliable. Reading into them further they seemed to have been very well liked in most of the motoring press reviews.

Obviously when you mention Hyundai most people will switch off or turn and laugh.

Jono8 · 18 Aug 2012 at 18:00

Third Opinion said:
Reading into them further they seemed to have been very well liked in most of the motoring press reviews.

I found the exact opposite.

Third Opinion · 18 Aug 2012 at 18:02

Jono8 said:
I found the exact opposite.

Oh well, I guess opinions differ. Having driven them and things in their price range I quite like them.

Begbie · 18 Aug 2012 at 18:03

*shudders*

They look bloody disgusting though.

Addicted · 18 Aug 2012 at 18:10

Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.

165bhp from a 2.7 V6 is poor, and also expensive pants MPG too!

Third Opinion · 18 Aug 2012 at 18:19

Well the MPG figures are not disastrous. I am 38 years old and forgot to mention that a disability would make an automatic more desirable to me. The Toyota's were manual and I have driven both manual and automatic in Hyundai's. The performance changes very little between them.

Dogbreath · 18 Aug 2012 at 19:36

Begbie said:
*shudders*

They look bloody disgusting though.

No they don't, they are good looking cars IMO, the Gen1/2 coupes were pretty nasty though. Handling is very good as well.

semi-pro waster · 18 Aug 2012 at 19:45

If it doesn't absolutely have to be an automatic then you could easily get a Fiat Coupe for your £2k, based on the one I've got they're nice cars, reasonably quick in turbo form but the turning circle is only marginally better than a barge although with that said the steering itself is nicely weighted. I also happen to think they look great but appreciate that views differ on that.

breadturbo · 18 Aug 2012 at 20:16

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-406-3-0v6-Automatic-Coupe-Sat-Nav-Pinin-Farina-Edition-/190677648239?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c6546036f#ht_1536wt_1397

job done

Third Opinion · 18 Aug 2012 at 20:30

breadturbo said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peugeot-406-3-0v6-Automatic-Coupe-Sat-Nav-Pinin-Farina-Edition-/190677648239?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c6546036f#ht_1536wt_1397

job done

Sorry no French cars, my father insists on buying them and two months after purchase says never again. They don't float my boat.

As with the Fiat, I really like them but I really don't want a car that old.

Blackhawk47 · 18 Aug 2012 at 20:38

Addicted said:
Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen.

165bhp from a 2.7 V6 is poor, and also expensive pants MPG too!

Worse than Americans!

I've always had a bit of a soft spot for the Hyundai coupe when I see them on my road. A mate of mine got one a year or so ago and its been reliable so far. Seems like £2k can get you a 'not 10 year old' coupe then I think it is a decent enough deal as long as you like them.

Ricochet J · 18 Aug 2012 at 20:58

Its clear the OP really wants a Hyundai Coupe but is seeking reassurances from here.

mrk · 18 Aug 2012 at 21:20

Third Opinion just wants a Second Opinion.

Horse Pop · 18 Aug 2012 at 21:50

Maybe they're more impressive to drive than on paper but that V6 looks amazingly bad.

2.7l 165bhp?

The car they replaced it with in the US looks OK but that one, no.

What about these?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/alfa_romeo/gtv/

squerble · 19 Aug 2012 at 01:01

Isn't the 'normal' Mondeo 3.0 V6 only 170bhp too(same unit kicks out 220+ in the ST)?

LizardKing · 19 Aug 2012 at 01:18

Its the "My First Coupe" of the coupe world!

personally they look okish! not that i'd want to own one though, they would probably appeal more if they had a decent engine!

Get a 5th gen prelude, a few more years older but its going to be a better car in every other way!