Hyundai Coupe, are they womens Cars?

Tatu100 · 15-01-2008 6:04pm #1

I always liked the Hyundai Coupe (Later model) and was thinking of getting one. I believe they look good and are great value. But everyone I see on the road is driven by a women. So if I was to get one, am I setting myself up to be ridiculed by my mates for driving "a birds car"?

Caveat · 15-01-2008 6:08pm

I also see a lot of women driving them - but to hell with that, it's a nice looking great value car. Also love the MX-5 which I would regard as more girly TBH.

Not quite the same type of car but any french coupé for example I think looks more girly than the Hyundai.

If you like it, go for it!

Seth Brundle · 15-01-2008 6:14pm

Caveat wrote: »

If you like it, go for it!

Exactly!

Theboinkmaster · 15-01-2008 6:16pm

Personally I don't like them - I think they do look good but always imagine they'd crumple like a tin can if ever involved in a crash ie they seem to me like bad build quality, cheap materials etc. But that's just my taste - I'm personally biased towards german cars like VW, Audi and BMW. But perhaps they represent good value for money in terms of spec? The german cars i mention normally have a bad standard spec so the extras add up considerably.

I myself couldn't care less what others thought as long as I liked the car myself - so what if some consider it a girls car? Get one if it suits your needs and you like it, best of luck!

niceirishfella · 15-01-2008 6:19pm

The 2.7 twin exhaust models are a great car.
And you will not look like a BURD in one - infact you'll look like a bit of a dude in one (but only in the 2.7v6) imho.

The new model to come looks SENSATIONAL! anyone got any links of pics to the new model to be launched later this year.

Pure Cork · 15-01-2008 6:20pm

If your budget stretches to it, I'd go for the MX-5. I think it's a better car, but I'm biased. I'd love to own an MX-5 in a couple of years... Not sure how the residuals compare. I agree with Caveat though - great looks, great price. Go for it.

listermint · 15-01-2008 6:23pm

I personally always liked them the older models not so much but after '02. However having driven one of the 1.6 models i was ver disappointed with the build quallity and the handling. I had really liked them but it changed my mind. If you did want to go for one i wouldnt go below the 2lt model with the leather seats much better car.

f22 · 15-01-2008 6:23pm

Yes, you will look like a girl. If you go for the V6 model you will look like a girl that will see terrible residuals when you go to sell it.

Much better out there for the money.

Stephen · 15-01-2008 6:26pm

I had a 2002 one, 1.6 engine. It could do with more power alright but it'll get you from A to B. Build quality was fine. It had zero rattles or anything like that. There was 72000 miles on it when I traded it and it hadn't cost me a penny besides fuel and a scheduled service during the time I had it. I also have to say it never felt like it would crumple like a tin can either!

If you like the car, go for it and fcuk the tossers that think its a reason to slag you off.

niceirishfella · 15-01-2008 6:28pm

f22 wrote: »

Yes, you will look like a girl. If you go for the V6 model you will look like a girl that will see terrible residuals when you go to sell it.

Much better out there for the money.

F22 - your entitled to your opinion, but in my opinion you are sooooooooooooooooo wrong. The 2.7v6 is a great car..........i used to own one and did'nt look like a girl in it!:D

Biro · 15-01-2008 6:40pm

The 2 litre ones have the twin pipes also. The 2.7 V6 is terribly underpowered, so not worth the tax and insurance and fuel costs. They're a little girly, but don't let that worry you anyway if you like them. Just get a set of 18" rims under a nice black one and away you go!
They're not the best handling coupe out there, but they're OK. Beware of the Korean tyres on them though, they are far far worse than shyte, dowright dangerous.
MX5 is a peach of a car.

f22 · 15-01-2008 7:23pm

niceirishfella wrote: »

F22 - your entitled to your opinion, but in my opinion you are sooooooooooooooooo wrong. The 2.7v6 is a great car..........i used to own one and did'nt look like a girl in it!:D

Well thats a matter of opinion.

The fact is that at resale time, a car like that with a large engine is very undesirable. Resale values prove it.

Melion · 15-01-2008 7:30pm

Ex girlfriend got one the other day, the 08 model in red. Looks lovely.

15-01-2008 8:13pm

niceirishfella wrote: »

The 2.7 twin exhaust models are a great car.
And you will not look like a BURD in one - infact you'll look like a bit of a dude in one (but only in the 2.7v6) imho.

The new model to come looks SENSATIONAL! anyone got any links of pics to the new model to be launched later this year.

I strongly disagree. Although it’s a 2.7 litre V6 it only gives you a measly 170bhp. That means it is only marginally quicker and more powerful than the 2ltr version and its mpg figures are much worse. What are those two extra pots doing?

It you put a gun to my head and told me to buy a Coupe, it would be the 2ltr version. The 2.7ltr doesn't add up.

bazz26 · 15-01-2008 10:26pm

To hell with what other people think of you or the car you drive. If you like it, can afford it and want it, then go for it!

Imo only insecure people would let others make the decision for them.

Darwin · 15-01-2008 10:47pm

Yeah the 1.6 is a bit gutless, if you can afford it go for the 2 litre - this gives you leather seats and climate. I used to own a 2L gen 3 and it was fine, never had a days trouble over 3 years. I just don't get it with people who slag off the car as girly - its miles better looking than most boring 4 door saloons.

bugle · 16-01-2008 4:50pm

personally i like the car, if your worried about lookin girly i wouldnt go for an mx-5.its a bit girly in fairness like!!!its a tiny little thing, the only guys you woould see in them are the poor sods goin through a mid life crisis.

Wossack · 16-01-2008 5:01pm

If you were my friend, Id slag ya alright

that fact that you have to ask, means that its a possibility, and thats all some people need to try and get a rise outta others

RobAMerc · 16-01-2008 5:12pm

People whio slag others about driving birds cars are generally no brained tools.

the Hyundai coupe is supposed to be a good value, high fun sports car and it seems to hit the mark on all counts - f*ck the begrudgers - bet they drive a mans car like a Carina or Avensis :rolleyes:

Magic Pips · 16-01-2008 5:21pm

I bought an 07 model (1.6 - fine for city driving) last year and took a little bit of stick for it, but from people who were driving ****ty <'02 cars - so they shut up pretty quick.

I like the car but am going to change in a month or two for an A4 simply for the space, there's pretty much no back seat in them.

All in all never regretted buying the car

Tatu100 · 16-01-2008 5:23pm

I'll get one, I think. but with tax and insurance the price it is in this FARCICAL country, I'll unfortunately have to go for the 1.6.

listermint · 16-01-2008 5:24pm

Yes the Back seat is bloody awful, however it is a coupe. but if you bringing your mates.. let them walk!!

Magic Pips · 16-01-2008 5:48pm

let me know what you ended up paying, not sure whether to trade mine in for an A4, or sell it privately (15,000km, due its first service, and a teeny dint on the left rear wheel arch...fookin bollards the size of midgets)

16-01-2008 5:55pm

RobAMerc wrote: »

People whio slag others about driving birds cars are generally no brained tools.

the Hyundai coupe is supposed to be a good value, high fun sports car and it seems to hit the mark on all counts - f*ck the begrudgers - bet they drive a mans car like a Carina or Avensis :rolleyes:

Its a bit of a stretch calling it a sports car. Even the V6 still takes over 8 seconds to get to 60...

It does however look like a sports car! Personally thats my problem with it. Its all show and no go.

Melion · 16-01-2008 5:57pm

Its 27k for the 08 1.6 model

Rory123 · 16-01-2008 6:14pm

I bought what I'd (and probably lots of others) would consider to be a bit of a girls car but I've gotten away with it completely so far with no slags about it, and I love the car! Its a bright red Astra sporthatch.

Although I do get a hard time from those in the know about the fact that it's got a Fiat engine (only found out weeks after I bought it)... That's only because they know that the day I'd knowingly buy a Fiat would be the day that Hell freezes over! But forgive me for digressing.

So I say if you want to drive a bloody Nissan Figaro, nothing should stop you! Don't worry about the abuse you may get from people who don't know enough about cars to realize the Hyundai is a well spec'd, nice looking, affordable, safe and reliable car............. For girls........(only messing!):D:D:D.

Biro · 16-01-2008 6:21pm

Rory123 wrote: »

Although I do get a hard time from those in the know about the fact that it's got a Fiat engine (only found out weeks after I bought it)... That's only because they know that the day I'd knowingly buy a Fiat would be the day that Hell freezes over!

They make a far better diesel engine than Opel do! Fiat make some of the best diesel engines going. They co-developed common rail technology with Bosch, which almost every manufacturer of diesel engines use now.

16-01-2008 6:23pm

Rory123 wrote: »

Although I do get a hard time from those in the know about the fact that it's got a Fiat engine (only found out weeks after I bought it)... That's only because they know that the day I'd knowingly buy a Fiat would be the day that Hell freezes over! But forgive me for digressing.

Fiat supply engines to many GM companies and a host of other manufacturers. There is nothing wrong with Fiat engines.

They have been one of the most innovative engine manufacurers in the course of their history.

Caveat · 16-01-2008 6:29pm

Maybe, but sometimes during the process of putting their (Fiat) cars together things can go very wrong somehow...most notably, the electrics

Biro · 16-01-2008 6:41pm

Caveat wrote: »

Maybe, but sometimes during the process of putting their (Fiat) cars together things can go very wrong somehow...most notably, the electrics

Ya, there's a likelyhood that a switch will fail, a fuse or two might blow, general stuff like that alright, but the engines are good. There has been exceptions, like all manufacturers, but I'd rather have something stop working in the car than the engine seizing like has happened to a few Audi's I know of.

It's probably best not let an Italian wire your house maybe!

Rory123 · 16-01-2008 7:00pm

yeah folks that's fine... but the fact is that I personally hate Fix It Again Tommorows. And I wouldn't buy one. Its a bit annoying that they put the exact same 1.3cdti engine from a €13k Punto van into Sporthatch van and charged me €21,750 for it, without telling me!

If Fiats are so good, why are they so cheap?

The belts in my van whine terribly in wet weather. The car seriously lacks power for the first minute of driving when the engine is cold (pulling off in first is like pulling off in third). It has already been recalled due to dodgy starter motors. The car has under 20,000 km and has had these symptoms since a few thousand kms.

That said I do still love the car.

blastman · 16-01-2008 7:52pm

I quite like the looks but agree with the comments about the power regarding the 2.7. A 20 year old 1.6 VTEC will give you practically the same power and be quicker to 60MPH, whoever is putting the Hyundai engine together needs shooting! Given the choice, I'd buy an MX-5 though, much nicer car.

Stephen · 16-01-2008 8:02pm

I look forward to the upcoming new Hyundai coupe with lots more power and RWD

Max_Damage · 16-01-2008 8:15pm

RobAMerc wrote: »

Pthe Hyundai coupe is supposed to be a good value, high fun sports car and it seems to hit the mark on all counts

No it isn't & doesn't. I drove the 2.0L model before and it was a gutless heap of shíte.

If the budget can stretch, go for a late 90's Lotus Elan.

pburns · 16-01-2008 8:27pm

Max_Damage wrote: »

No it isn't & doesn't. I drove the 2.0L model before and it was a gutless heap of shíte.

If the budget can stretch, go for a late 90's Lotus Elan.

Jaysus a '90s Elan is a bit left-of-field! Can't remember the last time I saw on of those! Elan and Corrado were reputedly best-handling FWD of the '90s.

When I see a Hyundai Coupe I think 'impovrished poser'. Usually driven by peroxide blonde or a clueless prat with aspirations of being a poser. Well that's my subjective opinion anyway. Question is:

Why buy a good-looking 'image' car when it's image (even amongst people with only a passing interest in cars) is overwhelmingly negative?

Stephen · 16-01-2008 9:30pm

Because you like it yourself and f**k the moaners?

Biro · 16-01-2008 10:34pm

Rory123 wrote: »

yeah folks that's fine... but the fact is that I personally hate Fix It Again Tommorows. And I wouldn't buy one. Its a bit annoying that they put the exact same 1.3cdti engine from a €13k Punto van into Sporthatch van and charged me €21,750 for it, without telling me!

If Fiats are so good, why are they so cheap?

The belts in my van whine terribly in wet weather. The car seriously lacks power for the first minute of driving when the engine is cold (pulling off in first is like pulling off in third). It has already been recalled due to dodgy starter motors. The car has under 20,000 km and has had these symptoms since a few thousand kms.

That said I do still love the car.

Another typical Fiat basher... :rolleyes:
Bet you wouldn't mention any of those problems if you thought Opel made the engine. All diesel engines are exceptionally sluggish when cold. A whining belt is a symptom of probably at least one of every single engine range ever made. And the starter motor recall hasn't affected the Punto's. Every manufacturer has recalls... your beloved Opel are recalling Corsas for a dodgy steering column that's potentially lethal.
Also, would you say to an Audi A4 owner "Oh look, you paid €42,000 for your A4, and that engine is the same as is in this €18,000 Skoda Fabia here..."
The fact is Opel realise that Fiat have made a better diesel than they could, so they used it. If anything you should be glad.

Kess73 · 16-01-2008 10:44pm

I like the look of the most recent model, and tried to sit in a 2 litre (I think) model. But they seem to be very restricted inside, heightwise. I am not very tall, just a tad over 6'3, but had to turn my head sidewise inside of it.

I ended up getting an Opel Astra VXR (newest shape), and have not looked back.

Still really like the shape of the newer Hyundai Coupe though.

Rory123 · 16-01-2008 10:57pm

Biro wrote: »

Bet you wouldn't mention any of those problems if you thought Opel made the engine.

Yes, I really am that stupid. You've really hit the nail on the head. Well done.
.

Biro wrote: »

"Also, would you say to an Audi A4 owner "Oh look, you paid €42,000 for your A4, and that engine is the same as is in this €18,000 Skoda Fabia here..."

Eh, actually I would. Don't you think thats a bit of a bum deal for the buyer of the Audi?

RobAMerc · 16-01-2008 11:00pm

ronoc wrote: »

Its a bit of a stretch calling it a sports car. Even the V6 still takes over 8 seconds to get to 60...

It does however look like a sports car! Personally thats my problem with it. Its all show and no go.

Max_Damage wrote: »

No it isn't & doesn't. I drove the 2.0L model before and it was a gutless heap of shíte.

They might not go lke stink but they are supposed to handle well - admitedly I am regurgitating what I saw and read, but the guys in the mags do have some clue what they talk about
If Opel can call a 3dr Astra a "sport hatch" I can call a coupe hyundai a sports car - I know which I would rather have!

The V6 sounds like its a torquey lazy cruiser - could be nice to have ( in gear times are more important to me than 0-60 times )

Max_Damage · 17-01-2008 12:19am

RobAMerc wrote: »

The V6 sounds like its a torquey lazy cruiser - could be nice to have ( in gear times are more important to me than 0-60 times )

Meh, if I wanted a 'torque lazy cruiser' I would go for a Ford Crown Victoria, and the sound of a V8 is far better than a six cylinder!

Each to their own I guess.

Mr.Boots · 17-01-2008 3:52am

I personaly dont like them, i dont think they look girly.....they just seem to attract women buyers.
The average buyer seems to be
Female
40/50
Bottle blonde
Orange skin tone
Red lippy
Slightly large
Smells like a perfume factories bin

Basically a cheap old whore......
Or is that a generlisation..........:D

Anyways...who cares what other think....Well you must cos your asking.....fuk it....dont mind us....
I would have an MX5 any day over a hyundai coupe.
Anyone remember th S-Coupe??????:eek:

Biro · 17-01-2008 11:01am

Rory123 wrote: »

Yes, I really am that stupid. You've really hit the nail on the head. Well done.
.
Eh, actually I would. Don't you think thats a bit of a bum deal for the buyer of the Audi?

How is it? Do you think that every model range should have it's own unique engine range also? How would that make sense? You're beginning to validate your first sentence to be honest.

groupb · 17-01-2008 11:29am

Caveat , you may think that an Mx5 is girly , but it is a proper sports car with Rwd and brilliant handling. You you could put every mod on the market onto a coupe and it still wo'nt drive like an mx5. The coupe falls into the same category as the likes of the Audi A3 . ie at the bottom of its class dynamicaly , but saved by (in some peoples eyes) good looks.

Hyundai Coupe, are they womens Cars?

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