Looking at new-ish appliances for commuting back and forth to work. I anticipate my commute distance to jump from ~3 miles to about 20 this summer (moving to a smaller town).
A 2013 Hyundai Veloster popped up on Facespace Marketplace for $5K.
81,000 miles, 6 spd manual, and in apparent good condition; the catch being a rebuilt title.
Worth investigating further?
Run away screaming?
What does GRM think?
Subbed for interest. Other than checking if it's subject to the Hyundai/Kia USB port theft hack i got nuthin. Is Bobzilla still around?
Korean Cavaliers, which is fine if you like that sort of thing.
Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong, 2013 turbo cars had a bad tune that destroys engines.
I messaged the seller- rebuilt title was due to a front fender hit that required replacement.
1.6L non-turbo base model
Yes, it does have an easily broken ignition switch if the buyer didn't order the immobilizer option. There is a recall out to make the area around the switch a little harder to break into.
Watch out for a weird clunky feeling in the steering column when you turn the wheel. It's a sign the rubber coupler on the electric power steering is falling apart. If caught early, it's a $6 part and about two hours under the dash. If neglected too long, it's a new power steering motor.
Same platform as the Kia Rio and Soul. Should be able to go for another 100k or more if not neglected. Trouble is, with how cheap they are, that is not an insignificant if.
Thanks for the input, all!
I think I'll pass on this one and keep watching for the "ideal" appliance.
Every Veloster that I've seen had pushbutton start. Hmm.
A nonturbo auto is on my radar, if they were ever available with a twin clutch transmission.
Pete. (l33t FS) said:Every Veloster that I've seen had pushbutton start. Hmm.
A nonturbo auto is on my radar, if they were ever available with a twin clutch transmission.
My sister in law has an earlier one, non turbo and some type of DCT. I think it's the "bad" DCT, right? Wet clutch or something. I've driven it, it was fine, but not sporty.
In reply to sevenracer :
Dry clutch. Hyundai/Kia uses the dry clutch ones on the lesser models, and the wet clutch ones on the good stuff. I've read that the dry clutch DCT's that they use have overheating problems. I'd stay away from those.
No Bobzilla up in here? Wow.
I know you're not looking at it any more, but I'd get an insurance quote on one, as well. Because of the high theft rates in general, I've heard that Hyundais of that era are expensive to insure (no first-hand knowledge).
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