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My Ford Puma decided to develop a head gasket problem so I decided after much research on Autotrader to replace it with a 2006 blue Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE from a private seller in Basildon area. I was a bit dubious about my purchase to start off with. I found the driving position and the clutch hard to get used to, and also parking was a bit of challenge at times (not being used to such a large car). However, I am pleased to say after three weeks I am really getting to strips with the car and enjoying myself. A couple of gripes...

Full consumption is a little high at the moment, but I put that down to the fact that I dont believe the car has had a thorough service for at least four years. Also lots of steering wheel wobble when the car is under heavy breaking from 60 mph plus. I put this down to the front discs being a bit warped, nothing more serious.

Overall I am very pleased with the car, it is definitely a step up from the Puma in many respects.


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Welcome to HCOC, good that you're enjoying the car, i only got one recently as well so i'm in a similar position where I'm still getting used to it
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Hello :text-welcomewave:
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Welcome to hcoc

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Hello clay and :text-welcomewave: to the forum's mate

They do get a bit of getting used to like the high clutch point and they are rather large cars but once you do you'll love it

Warped discs are easy to remedy. A lot of people use MTec discs
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Exactly the same here, when I first got mine the clutch through me off a bit but after a while you get used to it and learn to love it :) Welcome.
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Welcome, well when i first got mine, it wasn't long before the clutch died on me :( but not too difficult to sort out in the end,
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:text-welcomewave: to the club mate :)
One mans trash is the next mans treasure, where one finds pain the next will find pleasure!
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Hello mate
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Hi Clay.....welcome to HCOC.....congrats on buying your Coupe.... :happy-partydance:
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Hi Clay :greetings-waveyellow:
I'll add you to the Area 9 members list. Maybe we'll see you at a meet sometime, next one is at the Ace Cafe on 17th Aug. If you keep an eye on this section that's where meets are posted http://www.hyundaicoupeownersclub.co.uk ... .php?f=490 :icon-biggrin:
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