Hyundai Getz

[Modena]

Hi guys,

What are everyone's thoughts on Hyundai Getz? Seems cheap, reliable and low cost running.

[Howie]

Looking for a cheap daily too.. was thinking about a Corolla or a Jazz.

[shepo]

i was thinking of a getz myself.

i used to work at hyundai, they are a good car in general.

just keep your eye on your rear wheel cylenders as they tend to leak.

also some were prone to have a knock from the rear brake. they are very tempremental with handbrake adjustment.

[Kranker]

Jazz is the pick of the littel runabouts, but getz is better value, my aunty is close to buying one atm, its between Getz, Jazz and Yaris. The Getz is fine to drive

[Modena]

The problem with Jazz is its pricey on parts and service cos its Honda. Yaris is also fairly pricey to buy but cheap to run.

Manual Getz is like 4-5 K cheaper than auto too.

[Howie]

What about an 05 Corolla? That's ball park yeah? I know it looks a little plain jane but parts are cheap and plentiful.

[TTT]

Barina is also $14990 drive away these days.

well if you're looking into things as gheyz as getz etc, might as well go the whole handbag.

[Howie]

Just saw a Nissan Tiida around the carpark at work.. doesn't look too shabby is that in the price range too?

[TTT]

Just saw a Nissan Tiida around the carpark at work.. doesn't look too shabby is that in the price range too?

Brand new ST Tiida is $19990 for Auto

2006 models are as cheap as $14K

Bought my wife an ST-L model brand new with 5 years warranty and on road etc for $22K - Auto

[FATAZZ]

A friend of ours bought 1 new just recently and she loves it.

[Modena]

Barina is also $14990 drive away these days.

well if you're looking into things as gheyz as getz etc, might as well go the whole handbag.

Its not for me...Im saving up for a current shape corolla ascent

Barina is a Holden... I am sceptical as how long it will be till the crap starts falling off. Actually I dont want another Ford or Holden, period.

[Howie]

Brand new ST Tiida is $19990 for Auto

2006 models are as cheap as $14K

Bought my wife an ST-L model brand new with 5 years warranty and on road etc for $22K - Auto

Not too shabby at all... I like the look of this one

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/deale...de&__Nne=20

[Modena]

Not too shabby at all... I like the look of this one

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/deale...de&__Nne=20

Wow... Nissan sure knows how to make ugly cars.

[Roy]

I drive one from time to time. Good fun to thrash around. But the Jazz is a much better car, ditto the echo., Better seats, interior, stereo and engine. Though i have no idea how they are all priced relative to one another

[wrxhoon]

If you want to buy new stay away from Getz, Honda and Toyota offer much better resale value .

[Rekin]

The Getz is POS.

We have one as an emergency car, i drive it when i cant afford petrol for my r32

Full of cheap plastic, vibrates on idle, loves to understeer, automatic isnt responsive. It jumps to a lower gear for no reason and makes a lot of noise but still doesnt move anywhere.

Isnt even fuel efficient, manual says like 6lts/100km. Ours averages like 8~

Ours is the first model to come out, so it could be much better in the newer models.

However it does save me petrol money

[342Four]

just missed out on the hyundai runout sales

getz's were cheap

plus hyundai have a 5yr unlimited kays warranty....

[dangerous_daveo]

If you buy a manual 1.5L they are good. They did win Australias best small car 2 years in a row. I mean we all know its a little dodgy that awards system, but they have all the kit, engine, ac, abs, airbags etc. Good for a run about. But really its not worth it if your keeping the skyline. $15k is a lot of petrol.

[DECIM8]

Getz is crap.. Honestly dont buy it .. Its cheap, seats are crap, and it seems to fall apart.

I do have an Accent which is very good, its a 97 and goes hard for a 1.6 litre it spins first and second so pretty ballsy. Olds have a Elantra too $20,000 new which is cheap as chips for a new car with electric everything and onroads + insurance. Its very comfortable.

Id prob go for the accent for a good reliable car. cheap to run, I fly around with it on empty for a good 3 days.. fill up when the light turns on.

[Mayuri Krab]

I passed my driving test in a Getz (driving instructor's car, since my old VN probably won't pass the safety check.)

As a car to get from point A to B & back to A, it does the job, anything else... don't expect much.

& being a hatch & small its easy to park, about the only things I can think off.