Hyundai Getz

chams_mini · November 18, 2009

Hi Guys,

What are your comments on this model? It's really hard to find one to buy even... I dont see any adverts.. Is this a good motor? Spares available? What's the market price?

Cheers...

Daforce · May 18, 2010

chams_mini said:
Hi Guys,
What are your comments on this model? It's really hard to find one to buy even... I dont see any adverts.. Is this a good motor? Spares available? What's the market price?

Cheers...

Well bud I am in the same shoes as you. I am looking at a late 2003 Getz. Took it to Hyundai Lanka today for an inspection and sure enough there were some issues with the suspension, they said it might cost between 60-100K. The owner admitted replacing spares outside of company. From what people have told me most problems with Hyundai's are the result of spares mismatching since most mechs are not familiar with the cars. So you have to go through the company for your work; or so I have been told by some Hyundai owners. Negotiated the price down by 50K so the car would cost 14 lahks. Well its got some engine work as well. Hyundai's suspension is nice and smooth but it comes at a cost of faster wear and tear from my experience driving Hyundai's. The 3 cars I have driven all had some sort of front suspension problems. But can't deny the smooth drive that is lacking in most Jap cars in this price range. The agents said that the 1.3L engine is the same 1.3 that comes with some Accent models and they have most fast moving spares in stock (roughly around 80%). I think with the unreg duty hitting close to 340% prices of registered cars have risen a bit. Hope this helps.

Edited May 18, 2010 by Daforce