2001 Hyundai XG300

Awesome car and super reliable

By Justin (NY) on Monday, October 24, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 135,000

Pros: "fun to drive across the country"

Cons: "likes the gas in the city"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Ive had this car for five years now and its been the best car ive ever owned. I have driven to florida,ohio, indiana and many more places and have never had an issue with the car. I do all my own service to it and all ive ever had to do is the half shaft, power steering lines and intake manifold which all together didnt cost me over 1000 bucks. As long as the maintance is kept up the car will never die. all my friends cant believe that its a Hyundai. i drove it to a lincoln dealership and the sales rep thought it was one of his own. Highly Recommended car for everyone. i just wish hyundai would make some more of them."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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One of the best cars we've owned.

By amtrakcrazy (CA) on Monday, August 29, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 147,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I love this car so much that I am reluctant to buy a new one. I waited for the 2011 Sonata Hybrid, but I'm just not ready to give up my XG. This car has been almost trouble free. The Transmission was changed at 99,000, but was still under warranty. We've just recently had to spend money for major issues. Last year we replaced the Airflow Mass Sensor ($688.80), Steering Rack ($777.95) and the Power steering Return Line ($214.89). This past week the Air Condition Compressor ($1,000). Not bad for a ten year old car with 147,00 miles. It's like the Eveready Bunny, it just keeps going and going and going. Also, this car has a Combo Cassette Tape and CD Player as well as a CD Changer that holds 8 CDs. That's not available in the new cars. Another (maybe small, but important to me) reason to keep my XG."

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Excellent car for 10 years!

By Jack (MO) on Monday, August 22, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 90,000

Pros: "Fun, elegant, sporty, very dependable"

Cons: "No back seat lighting."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought my XG300 new in 2001, and now, 10 years later, it still is an awesome car! The styling has shown to be timeless, many people ask if it's a Lincoln, Lexus, Infinity, etc and are surprised when I tell them it's 10 years old. The steering is tight, hugs the road, powerful and very comfortable. Lots of room for passengers and spacious trunk. It's very dependable, starts every time and runs like a dream! I will keep this car forever!"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Still an eye stopper!

By big bob bird (NY) on Sunday, July 24, 2011

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 103,000

Pros: "A lot of value"

Cons: "Had to buy new gaskets for the oil pan etc. Had some slight oil leaks but fine now."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought an XG 300 in January 2001. It was the first in Westchester County. 5 Speed variable front end diferential, it still is a car ahead of it's time. And styling. It is a beauty. I can't bear to sell it. I am retiring it for local use at my home in Naples florida. At ten years old it desearves to be in a warm place without the North east winters. What a car!"

2 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Not worth it

By Tired of this car (St. Louis, MO) on Thursday, February 18, 2010

"I will agree that this car is very stylish and roomy. And when running it's great. But this model and year has been plagued with nothing but problems. Constantant mechanical and electrical problems (Timing belt, crank sensor, radio skips, and it constantly blows fuses and the keyless entry didn't work when I bought it.) I bought the car a year ago from a private seller. Very reasonable - I see why. I've put more than 3K into it and it won't even pass state emissions tests. I've gotten nothing but grief from this vehicle and I would not recommend this year to anyone."

3 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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Great Investment

By MedicMan (Woodridge, IL) on Wednesday, February 17, 2010

"I have had this car for 22,000 miles and about 1 year and 2 months. It has been an excellent purchase. I purchased it up front cash with my military enlistment bonus and it has been one of the best investments I have ever made."

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