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What's the previous Hyundai i30 like?
What do you think of the Hyundai i30? Am hoping to buy a 2008/2009 model - are there any specific problems with this model/year thatI should look out for?
Susan McAuley (Dublin)Dec 2013 Filed under: choosing used car
Expert answer
Hi Susan,
Cracking car the i30, and an excellent purchase. Just avoid the petrol engined ones - there are reports of persistent misfires and even full-on engine failures. And if you're buying a car that's still under Hyundai's five-year warranty (which it might just be) then make sure that it has a full main-dealer Hyundai service history with completed routine inspections - or the warranty will be invalid. Also keep an ear out for squeaky interior trim - not a serious issue, but they do seem prone to it.
Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser@neilmbriscoe