Hyundai XG350

Price Paid:  $23000.00 from Patterson Auto - Wic

Year / Model Reviewed:
2005 Hyundai XG350L

Strengths:
Lots of bells and whistles.

Weaknesses:
Low gas mileage, lots of road noise, lots of problems, not enough power.

Summary:
This is the worst car I have ever owned. I have had nothing but trouble with it. I have had it in the shop 7 times in less than a year. First it would die when I would put it in reverse. That took 3 visits to the shop for them to fix, then I took it to the car wash and my kids got wet in the back seat because the seals leaked. I would be driving down the road, and it would lose power and then pick back up. I still have problems when I leave a stop sign. 7 times out of 10 it will lunge forward and then lose power and when you hit the gas, it will peel out. The little drawer in the dash broke and was stuck out. The gas mileage is horrible. I bought this as a dealer demo car, so it had never been owned before, I now know why noone had ever bought it. It is the biggest piece of junk I have ever owned. I am trying to get rid of the stupid thing now, but am too far upside down.

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1999 Chrysler 300M ***

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Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $17000.00 from Dealer

Year / Model Reviewed:
2005 XG350

Strengths:
Looks, ride, overall reliability.

Weaknesses:
Some service problems.

Summary:
Purchased this car new in 2005. Didn't know that it was going to be the last year the car was made. A/C condenser and compressor went out. Hyundia covered both, but after several failures at diagnosis, and me having to escalate the problem to regional service executive. Probably will not but another Hyundai because of service trouble with local dealer. But I have to say that otherwise, I love the car. Other than problem noted, the car looks great and rides great. I keep it clean, and get remarks on it all the time. I love the new Genesises, and I will give some consideration to getting one, but my service trouble with the local dealer will likely steer me back to Honda or Toyota.

Similar Products Used:
Honda, Toyota

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $23000.00 from Denny Hecker Hyundia

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 Hyundia XG350L

Strengths:
Looks great cleaned up. Rides nice.

Weaknesses:
Gas mileage is bad. Drivers seat belt does not retract very well. Wish it had a better suspension.

Summary:
I thought I was getting a pretty decent car when I bought this and for the most part was happy. I have had to replace hood supports, 2 sensors by the fuel tank, repair wire connections for airbag system and now have had to replace the radio due to it coming on by itself and switching between FM and CD and now it is doing the same thing again and the dealer will not cover it under warranty as I am out of the Radio warrant of 3 yrs 36k. I called Hyundia Customer Service and have a case open to see it the will do anything. Now my trunk lid supports need to be replaced. Most of this stuff has happened within in a 2 year period. I was possibly thinking of buying an Azera, but with all this I think I might have to go back to either Honda or Toyota. It really bums me out because the car looks so good,it is Pearl White with Black interior. As for the bumper to bumper coverage I think that is a joke to. I drove a 2003 Sonata and never had any issue with that car, wish I had it back.

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Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $18000.00 from Dealer

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 XG350

Strengths:
Soundness, performance, quality, and maintenance cost.

Weaknesses:
Gas mileage, acceleration, and stereo speakers.

Summary:
Have had this car since new.
Have not had any problems or repairs.
Change oil and gas only.
It has been an excellent vehicle for our family.
Stereo speakers are not anything to brag about and even break up now and then.
Overall we have been very pleased with the quality and performance of this vehicle.
The gas mileage is nothing to brag about either but is not a real factor considering the quality and price.
Have owned many vehicles over the last 45 years and never thought about owing a Korean product but we are glad we took a chance because it turned out to be a good choice.
Very easy to work on and perform maintenance. Very thoughtful engineering design for maintenance and do it yourself folks.
Easiest oil change vehicle we have owned.

Similar Products Used:
Hondas, Datsuns, Toyotas, Nissans, and most makes of American autos.

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $2400.00 from HUSTEDT HYUNDAI

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 XG350L

Summary:
BOUGHT THE XG350L IN 2004 AND HAVE BEEN DRIVING IT EVER SINCE. I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. I LOVE IT. I HAVE ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES AND ENJOY THE FACT THAT IT DIDN'T COST AN ARM & A LEG TO GET THESE LUXURY ITEMS. I LOVE THE MOON ROOF & HEATED SEATS AND ESPECIALLY LIKE THAT WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS, I GET THE POWER I NEED. I LOVE THIS CAR & INTEND TO KEEP IT TILL IT DIES.