Hyundai I10

j2011

I decided against the Corsa after looking at a Hyundai I10.

Is £7774 a good price for a brand new Hyundai I10 and anything to look out for?

Kilty_2

What spec are you looking at?

http://www.arnoldclark.com/used-cars/hyundai/i10/1.2-comfort-5-dr/brand-new-11-plate/ref/blk_w29ogosjuffxnjsn/

iolanthe07

Avoid the 1.1 litre. The 1.2 'Kappa' engine is a cracking little unit and has been generally very well received by motoring jounalists. Apparently there can be issues with the motor that adjusts the headlight beam, but with a 5 year warranty you should be OK. These cars are very well equipped for the money.

j2011

That price is for the red car and is the cheapest basic price, there are additions.

I already have a red car so I am looking at getting metallic paint. My quote also includes 2 years servicing.

I am hoping to get my price down.

I am at the stage in my life where I want a car that will give me the least problems and if it cost me a few bob more for peace of mind I will pay it.

Last time I changed my own oil I had a stiff neck for a week, now I pay someone to do it.

top_banana

j2011 wrote: »

That price is for the red car and is the cheapest basic price, there are additions.

I already have a red car so I am looking at getting metallic paint. My quote also includes 2 years servicing.

I am hoping to get my price down.

I am at the stage in my life where I want a car that will give me the least problems and if it cost me a few bob more for peace of mind I will pay it.

Last time I changed my own oil I had a stiff neck for a week, now I pay someone to do it.

Its a cracking car, my other half has had one from new (1.2 comfort) for two years now, however it has had to go back for the following faults:

Headlight motor (beam level motor adjusting headlight level on its own) - 4 switches and 2 adjustments still not fixed. Hyundai do not have a fix as yet although they have known about this for over 2 years. Our switch has now been disconnected to save the motor.

2 rear shock absorbers (replaced in 1st year)
Gearbox oil leak
Clutch judder when cold
When fuel tank is 1/4 or below fuel pump noisy (sounds like dishwasher running lol)
Radio very poor VHF reception (dealer will not fix)

Car is nippy around town and accellorates well for a 1.2

I would advise you to look at the following forum http://www.hyundai-forums.com/f96-i10-forum.htm

It appears thousands are affected on the headlight and clutch issue and there is a new model coming out soon.

## Beware the manual is incorrect on how to change the headlight bulb, The headlight requires to be removed, and I for the life of me cannot fathom out how to remove it (apart from losening front bumper. Dealership did not know either when asked!!##