Cons for Hyundai Starex Turbo Intercooler Automatic

[oakley8210]

I am planning to buy a brand new starex 2003 model, anybody here who knows yung negative and the things that I have to watch out after I buy the vehicle?

Thanks,

[benchph1]

heres what motioncars has to say with the starex, in a long term test:

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[stug30]

not bad ha

[Ungas]

Are you sure you really want the cons and not the pros? Anyway, I'm also driving this van so shoot me, hehehe.

- Hyundai AT still needs more refinement, unacceptable shift lag.
- Spare tire mount needs more security locks.
- Door handles need to be reinforced with metal brackets, the plastics easily break off if pulled in a jerky manner.
- Single rear passenger door is too heavy to close for female or juvenile passengers.
- Grab bars should be placed for easy ingress.
- Stiffer suspension for more controlled response.
- Employ LSD as a standard equipt not only in high end models.
- 5 year anti-rust warranty would also be useful.
- More detailed cluster dials; voltmeter and oil pressure gauge could be useful.

Edit: (I forgot to add)
- Built in turbo timer could be useful too and help prolong the engine life.

[FrankDrebin]

Papawisan ng husto ang mga pasahero mo kapag nasira ang aircon sa biyahe. (9 seater)

[vinj]

What's the going price now for a brand new model? RV and SVX???

[OTEP]

May rear grab bar na ang Starex ngayon. Same as the one used in the 4x4 model. Pero tama ang mga observation ni Ungas. Generally the Starex is a good van. Very minor and correctable ang faults (like the ones Ungas has mentioned).

Another con would be the switches of the rear cabin lights can break easily. So please don't let kids and over eager passengers play with it.

I would not mind having a Starex. Before I got the Pajero, I was eyeing a Starex SVX 4x4.

[pissword]

mabilis daw tumakbo.... 2001 version ata yun starex na nag sabi sakin, naghabulan daw sila ng strada sandali. sa cagayan de oro hehe nag racing, ewan ko anung nakain.

not sure kung totoo pero medyo naiwanan daw matic din un sa kanya. o baka d lang magaling un nagmaneho ng strada

and for ride comfort ang sarap, spacious pa except for the last row.. 7seater lang pala un nasakyan ko.

tsaka kahit hyundai ito, mataas pa rin ang resale value. ito lang ata ang hyundai na ganito hehe

[Ungas]

Yep, the Starex body has provision nuts for grab bar handles along the B pillar. I had one fabricated made from kamagong wood then screwed it on. A grab bar for the front passenger can also be retrofitted too, mounted just beside the A/C vent.

Based from an outdated source the SVX is around 900-950K, while the Club is pegged at 1.1M

[Dakila7]

Originally posted by benchph1
heres what motioncars has to say with the starex, in a long term test:

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not bad... besides, it's a van not a race car.

[benchph1]

I think hyundai has hit a homerun with the starex. although its not as popular as before. its still a best seller.

[mk]

maganda ang starex...sulit pa...and downside lang dito ay may reputation na kun korean car madaling masira...pero ndi naman e...alaga lang ang kailangan...
and ito lang yung car na wala pang 1 milyon ang price na nagmukhang 1 milyon plus ang valu due to it's size atsaka yung dating ng car...

[oakley8210]

Thanks for the advice... Anyway minor lang pala ang downside nya. So I am planning to get a brand new. nagdrive test kasi kami at umikot sa Makati eh... Wooohhhh sarap sa loob para lang ako nanonood ng TV sa windshield masyadong malaki ang space inside and you don't feel tired when you drive. Aside from that ang lamig ng AC. Thanks Ulit!

[OTEP]

I really like the driving position of the Starex. It really fits me.

And its also kinda fun having to climb up into the cabin like riding on a bus.

[wreckless]

na-miss ko tuloy starex ko..
got the Club version for 830th..
back in 99..
ok naman sya (panget ksi nung 4x4..ang awkward tingnan kaya 4x2 lang kinuha ko)..
had to sell it for my safari (sulit naman d ba??..hehehehe)

oakley8210..congrats sa future ride mo.