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It had a good write-up in a recent car magazine comparison of city cars (Panda, Twingo, & Agila). Scored not only on price, but was also "an excellent car in the city and a decent enough one on the open road". The others of comparable spec. were costing up to two thousand pounds more, i.e., 30% extra.
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Yes it was an interesting review. The same magazine in their single car in-depth review gave it 4 out of 5 and I presumed before I read the 4 car test the Panda would come top so it was nice to see the i10 come top.
I have yet to see a private i10 on the road but a drive past the dealer on Sunday saw a few lying around waiting for prep. We should have our for the 58 reg. Still 4.5 months for a cheap city car feels a long time to wait for delivery!
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I have had my i10 for just over 2 weeks now. I was lucky to get it as I was told there was at least an 8 week wait. I did a bit of 'phoning round and the dealer in St Albans had a cancelled order on a Comfort so I grabbed it. I was also lucky that they had pre registered it on 31/05/08 and there was a price increase effective from 1st June so I got it at the old price. This dealer also gives an extra power train warranty for a further 5 years after the main 5 year warrant expires!
I am very please with the car, great value for money for the spec, nicely finished and it doesn't feel underpowered for the size of engine. My only niggle at the moment is that despite driving it like a nun I am not achieving the sort of fuel consumption shown in the published figures. Based on my two fills so far I have acheived 48mpg and 44mpg so it seems to be getting worse! Perhaps it will improve as the engine loosens up? If anyone has any observations on this I would be glad to hear them
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We had a quick look at an i10 on Saturday - you certainly get a lot of kit for £6.5k, and the sales staff are interested but not pushy. The mpg thing - in the Which? Car Guide they almost always seem to say they could not reach the manufacturers mpg figure. With every car they test it seemed to come 3-5 miles per gallon short. Considering many of us are looking at cars with a view to economising it makes you think if it's worth it really.
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The i10 is right at the top of my list but have decided to hang on until the bigger engined 1.2 arrives in September, the advantages being 0 -62 reduced by about 3 secs; max mph increased from 94 to 102 and the additional bhp which is increased from 65 to 80 still has the same CO 2 emissions and same 56.6 mpg return which means that all models with the 1.2 engine, with the exception of the auto version, are in Band B for VED of £35 per year.
The minor price increases over the 1.1 versions, which will remain in production e.g. £150 for the Style model, seems great value for the improved performance.
Edited by Geordie1 on 25/06/2008 at 17:05
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Korean cars ... made in India - No wonder This Sceptered Isle has gone down the pan !
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Korean cars ... made in India - No wonder This Sceptered Isle has gone down the pan !
Yeah those British Leyland cars were second to.......?!!
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And a quick update on the i10 front. We cancelled the order.
And then bought another! With the launch of the 1.2 engine, and our original order taking so long the dealer gratefully allowed us to cancel and re-order the 1.2.
Delivery still looks to be September.
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Congratulations on what sounds like a good deal! Going by what Geordie says above, the 1.2 will be an excellent little car which will undercut other superminis yet be more competitive in terms of performance. It'll be very interesting to hear what you think when you get it.
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We had a test drive of the i10 and compared it to the Citroen C1 (before we went and bought a Merc A150).
The Hyundai is very well finished and put together and has a grown up car feel about it, espcially as the car comes very well specified even in basic trim.
The Citroen (and presumably the Peugeot and Toyota clones) are rather basic and possibly funky in a way that could date quickly.
However, after driving both for a while, it is the C1 that is the clear winner for us. The general feel of the steering, gearshift and engine performance is much better. The steering is very accurate and quick and whilst the gearshift is a little notchy, it is far less so than the i10. The engine on the i10 is a 1.1 and gives less performance and less economy than the 990cc triple in the C1. The C1 sounds as if it wants to rev and rev - like an old Honda used to do.
All in all, the C1 is great fun and whilst some people would get bored with that, I for one would relish getting into it every day. The i10 is simply transport.
Mind you, I can see the merit in the Hyundai, espcially the value for money, good trim and warranty and the fact it has three rear seatbelts rather than two in the C1.
Edited by Espada III {P} on 13/07/2008 at 14:26
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I took delivery of a black i10 last week. Amazing value for money & a great laugh - drove round a multi storey car park several times for fun! Similar experience to the original Mini, but with aircon, power steering, etc. etc. Remote locking not working is only downside - seems they forgot to program the remote key fob. Due to be fixed on Friday - guess I should've checked at dealer.... For £100/month for a new car, you simply can't go wrong. Just remember - its a city car, & NOT a motorway cruiser.
As others have mentioned, they are rare as hens teeth. Dealer says they've sold loads, but I've only seen 1 on the road.
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We have ordered a black one too. I actually saw a bright blue one today - glad we didn't order that colour. I am getting used to the idea of moving from a 9-5 estate to an i10 now and I'm quite looking forward to it. It will certainly help with moving cars around on the drive. The 3 diagonal belts and space in the back was a big attraction for us. We got two child seats and me in the back seat on the test drive - I can honestly say it was fairly comfortable, though you do sit quite upright.
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Saab 9-5 estate to i10 is one thing, I downsized from a BMW 520 auto! The only real downsides are: 1. Much more care required in loading up boot. 2. Potholes need to be driven around. 3. The i10 horn is RUBBISH! BMW horns are amazingly load; I am looking out for some Italian air horns.... 4. Overtaking takes more skill (but when & where can you overtake in SE England these days anyway?????). However, I maintain the upsides far outweigh these. E.g. 1 BMW tyre = complete set of i10 tyres. BMW = 20mpg i10 = 50+mpg.
PS: Also glad I didn't choose blue - if it was a bit darker it might be OK. Black, however, looks very nice, but is difficult to keep clean...
Edited by Webmaster on 21/07/2008 at 18:27
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We went for the red as it is fairly vibrant, plus it's a no cost option. Reviews I've read have said good things about the suspension of the i10 - I presume compared to bigger cars it will be a bit crashy, however amongst peers it should be evenly matched.
I'm hoping the 1.2 will be a tad quicker but we'll see (in September I'm still hoping!).
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In twenty years of driving I can't actually remember ever using the horn, so that shouldn't be a problem. The boot, though - it is tiny, two bags of shopping tiny. But then that is why these type of cars feel spacious inside, I guess.
I think my biggest concern is that although it will be great for town driving (which is what OH mostly does now), will it be up to occasional motorway journeys? Will it feel stable and safe? Will I want the kids in it on a long trip? I'm not a car badge snob, but I guess I am a bit of a car size snob.
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tintin01: I drove around 70/80mph - felt very solid, even compared to BMW! I drove into Croydon the other day during torrential downpour: NO aquaplaning whatsoever. I can only assume this is due to skinny tyres. Brakes are excellent (due to low weight/discs all round/ABS/EBD). Side winds are noticeable, but I don't think a dangerous problem. Stereo is loud enough to drown engine noise at motorway speed. Kids will be fine: plenty of headroom & A/C!
PS: you definitely need to use the horn more...
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Thanks for that, it puts my mind at rest. Funny, but I never used to worry about safety when I was driving a 1979 Fiesta around, but having kids makes it a priority.
The A/C actually turned out to be quite an important factor. There are other cheap cars (can get a brand new Colt around here for £6.5k), but adding 5 doors and A/C added another £1,000, which seemed a lot. The Sirion was a similar spec but would be £8k and OH preferred the i10 to drive. I liked the Mazda 2, but again, 5 dors and A/C were £9k.
I feel like we are getting a good car at a bargain price, but I guess the real test will be in a few years time when we look at depreciation and whether we needed the five year warranty. I was certainly swayed by HJ's glowing reports as he seems more focussed on value for money, rather Top Gear mag and What Car who seem to go for badges.
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I feel like we are getting a good car at a bargain price but I guess the real test will be in a few years time when we look at depreciation and whether we needed the five year warranty.
Hyundai has one of the lowest depreciations of any brand, when you look at figures and not percentages!
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Well the purchase>depreciation was a factor in choosing to buy new too. As you say, a value of say 30% after 3 years isn't too bad when you've only paid £7k. We wouldn't have considered buying an expensive car brand new. Depending on how the economy, VED, and petrol prices go over the next few years, small cars like the i10 and the Sirion may well end up holding their value better than we expect.
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Hello,
I'm new to this forum and new to Hyundia cars!...always been a Fiesta man up to now.
Just ordered a i10 Comfort (someone cancelled their order as they couldn't wait!), so delivery promised soon at end of August.
Now, I did want a yellow one for road safety visibility, but had to settle for a red one.
This means I will always choose to be driving on dipped headlights in all weathers and the bulbs will go more frequently.
So guys, is it difficult to replace the dipped headlight bulb in a i10?
I wonder too if Haynes will ever bring out a workshop manual for this car. Nothing for the Getz models yet I see.
Thanks
Albert.
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Viewmaster,
Trade wisdom has it yellow is a bad colour, hard to sell, so you are probably better off with red.
Not sure about 'dipped headlights in all weathers', though.
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On my third Hyundai now, Pony, SCoupe and an Accent at the moment, never had any problems and looking forward to replacing it with ai10 Comfort in September when the 1.2 engine comes out. Should be well worth the slight cost increase, all good news and no snags, same emissions no increased VED or fuel consumption.
I take issue with driving on dipped headlights in all weathers though Viewmaster, fine in poor visibility and rain but leave daytime running lights for motorbikes that really do need to be seen. Good job you did not get a yellow one, it would be worth £200 less than a red one when you come to trade it in.
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Aardvark, have you placed an order for the 1.2 yet? If so have they confirmed delivery for September?
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I really need to be seen as early as possible by all raod users, cyclists/pedestrians etc. when driving one ton of steel at 70 MPH in all weathers.
In bright sunlight there will be trees on some areas with dark shadows. When a driver comes out of these areas his eyes will not be immediately adapted, so a headlight will help...further in narrow twisty country lanes the flash of a headlight seen through a hedge might just pre warn a mad sod to get over as he comes around the bend, partly on the wrong side !
The old lady crossing the road whose eyesight is not too good might get an earlier warning of me approaching if on dipped. And so on and so on.
Anyway, a certain other excellent car manufacturer has thought this way too for some years now.....I smile to myself when other road users flash me when my dipped are on. If only I could stop them and explain why I have no wish to turn them off.
Albert.
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Yo Viewmaster!
Headlight bulb replacement: I looked in the manual - I think you need to remove the entire front headlight assembly & then unscrew bulb from the back. It involves taking out 3 or 4 cross head screws. A bit time consuming, but not difficult. I think bulbs are standard H1 - not more than £5. I only ever had to change a headlight bulb once in my life - longevity of halogens is amazing! Toolkit only consists of a jack & wheel brace, so you'll need to carry a screwdriver & set of spare bulbs. As for headlights on 24/7, I'm not convinced. sure, in low light/heavy rain its a good idea, but bright sunlight??? Safety is all about hazard perception, & anyway, you're hardly likely to have some old dear with bad eyesight crossing a road where its legal to do 70mph.....
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Thanks very much for info on changing bulbs.
The old lady might be suddenly crossing the road not using a proper crossing and we at 25-30 MPH in a built up area. Could be a child, even a dog or cat, who see a dipped headlamp from the corner of their eyes, a fraction of a second before realising a car is upon them.
That tiny extra time might be the difference betwene the rest of a life in a wheelchair and a wonderful life.
Surprised to find too some put a few hundred pound less in the resale value of a yellow car as against a red one before life and limb.
So guys, if you see my i10 on the roads soon with its dipped headlights, don't flash me to put 'em out. :-) 'Cos I won't !
Albert.
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Re dipped headlights in daytime. Just found this.........
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-518495/EU-force-d...l
So lights on guys and girls !
Albert
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Well, I'm also a biker (great adrenaline rush!), & for that reason agree with the anti-daylight headlight argument as per the Daily Mail article. Also, don't animals tend to freeze in front of headlights?? Anyhow, I firmly believe that decent brakes, together with modern tyre technology, ABS & EBD, are the most important factors in reducing accident rates - my experience with i10 is very positive on this front. Of course, an alert, experienced driver does help, as does educating pedestrians on the dangers of roads, including old dears!
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Ordered my red i10 manual Comfort on the 1st of May; haven't had it yet.
Great joy with the dealer.
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Speaking with Hyundai directly they estimate that for a new order I'd be looking at 16-18 weeks for delivery due to the backlog. It does explain why I have yet to see a single one on the road.
Now I know the 1.2 has been launched with the same CO2 emissions I wonder whether to cancel; except with the that wait and the backlog it'd probably be next April it turns up - decisions decisions.
Edited by Dynamic Dave on 30/07/2008 at 11:30
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We are in the same boat. Original order was placed in April with estimated delivery in July. We are then told August for delivery so may as well wait for 1st Sept reg. In the meantime we find out about the 1.2 so in June we changed our order and were told we should still be ok for early Sept delivery. Latest now is delivery towards end of September so maybe 1st Oct collection.
Unless that changes again.
I've seen two private i10's around.
Is long delivery normal for a city car?
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I think Hyundai were a little shocked by demand, which is why the price went up. As for delivery a couple of months seems the norm for most.
I'm still wavering as to whether to switch, depends what the dealer will give me for all this faffing about and the fact that I can't trust any delivery times for the 1.2 they tell me.
I'd be surprised if you get your 1.2 by the end of September as that's the estimate for my 1.1 "at the earliest" unless they're bumping production of the 1.1's in favour of the 1.2's.
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IIRC I read somewhere that the engine plant was the sticking point, and now there is one plant doing 1.1 and another doing 1.2 they can ramp up production. Trouble is the 1.2 is going to be used in the forthcoming Getz replacement (i20) so we may be back to square one again!
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Well that's what they might say ;-)
So the production of the new i10 may well be dependant on when they start the Getz, sigh.
So if the body is identical for the Comfort I'm just looking at the extra performance and any change in insurance costs with the 1.2 for ~£500 more than I'm paying. For what I'm likely to be using it for I don't think it's worth the cost and wait unless I can squeeze the dealer.
Time for yet another phone call.
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Interesting the amount of comments regarding lead times, & nobody spotting i10s on the road - I too have yet to see another one! Also weird is Hyundai apparently being so cagey about delivery dates - I thought their company mission statement was all about total customer satisfaction! In saying that, my i10s remote keyfob wasn't programmed correctly. They sent a man round to my office, collected the car, fixed the problem, & washed the car. It was all very polite, & way better than 'other' customer service I have experienced...
Car runs good: I particularly like the A/C - seems they have put in a decent efficient compressor. It saps some power, but not nearly as bad as my previous Ford KA. Steering is very light - great for parking, but takes getting used to for high speed corners. black mica paint: looks great for about 1/2 hour after you've washed it!!!!
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So few i10's on the road, with so much demand....so much i10 car theft soon by the thieves?
How secure is the i10?
Albert.
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Albert: calm down dear! (As Michael Winner would say). Thieves are after AMG Mercs, Beemers, Audis, Jags etc. I suspect there is little value in nicking a £7k super mini. More to the point, if you were offered such a new model on the second hand market, wouldn't you be a little suspicious, & at the very least, get it HPI checked? What with Hyundai finance offering decent personal lease finance deals, it is highly likely that many i10s will stay inside the dealer network. Personally, I would be tempted to trade it in/upgrade in 3 years with my (so far) excellent local dealer. Anyway, i10 has immobiliser: this, coupled with glacial acceleration, I think will deter thieves. If there is a city car that will get stolen, it would have to be the Fiat 500.....
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1.2L has arrived in local dealership so I'm going to test drive today.
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Congratulations! I put a deposit on a Hydundai i10 Style 1.2 in August and am still waiting! I have not even see an i10 on the road, let alone in the showroom! Where are they all?
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Good drive - weirdly, didn't seem as responsive as a 1.1L!!
Struggled a bit on the motorway to keep to 70mph - easy to lose speed but good handling and suspension.
I feel a purchase coming on!
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Ah but can you purchase them? No point in considering a car if a dealer is going turn you away. As a younger guy I think too that a C1 is more appealing. Looks funkier and the little Toyota triple is a characterful little thing, won best engine in its catagory in the World Engine Awards if i remember correctly and goes very well for a sub one litre even though you have to push it. The i110 looks a wee bit characterless to me.
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Only problem with the Aygo/C1 is that they have a stupidly small boot which while that sounds picky, others do it better in that respect.
Ive seen a couple of i10s around, looks like a bigger, more solid Amica to me, but thats no bad thing really - it means reasonable interior space.
I do agree on the 3 cyl engine though, Im not sure but it wouldnt suprise me if the unit in the Aygo is some relation of the 1.0 3cyl in my Charade ( what with the Daihatsu-Toyota connection ) and I find it to be a superb engine.
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For those who have decided on i10, quick get to your dealer this weekend. The price is going up as from Monday 10th. I ordered mine 2 days ago and my dealer told me that the price is going up on Monday!
The price went up because the £ went down. HJ
Edited by apple on 08/08/2009 at 00:17
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Korean cars ... made in India - No wonder This Sceptered Isle has gone down the pan !
I remember as a child I heard the adults making dun of japanese products. Every time when something breaks I always hear remarks like 'Made by the Japs!'. Look at where they are now.
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