More details about the pitfalls when buying Hyundai Getz (first generation 2002-2011 years of release).

 

So, Korean cars are well known for their soft paintwork, and Hyundai Getz is no exception to this rule. Moreover, considering that the most "young" specimens are about nine years old. Three years after the start of production, the car underwent an update, in addition to external, design changes, it became safer. But the trouble is that before the 2005 update, the paintwork was much stronger. Indeed, after the renovation, “green”, that is, environmentally friendly paint, which has the ability to peel off in whole layers, began to be used. True, then, after 2006-2007, the paint began to hold on stronger, but still there are plenty of risk zones. Primarily, paint peels off on plastic knots, such as plastic handles. In addition, you should take a closer look at the hood, tailgate, door sills, their edges and the roof. It is necessary to look under the seals of the doorway and the doors themselves. It should also be remembered that the front, plastic body kits are quite fragile and are considered a consumable by an inexperienced driver. As well as light optics, which quickly becomes cloudy. The main thing is to correctly recognize a car that was in the hands of a caring motorist, from hastily painted and brought into an acceptable presentation by a reseller. This can be done by looking closely at the little things, the presence of a non-standard locker and the presence of an anti-corrosion coating under the car and in the wheel arches. The disadvantage of the interior is considered to be a poor ventilation system, and this is already a childhood disease of the car. In any, even light weather, the windshield immediately begins to fog up, losing its visibility. The only way out is to turn on the air conditioner and warm up the car. In addition, without the presence of an air conditioner, the heater motor quickly fails. Among the disadvantages of electronics should be attributed to the failing buttons for lifting windows and heating the seats. In general, with the exception of the center console, the interior lasts a long time without scuffs and bald spots. But the center console can be restored for quite budget money.
The most common engines found on this car are 1.1, 1.4 and 1.6 liters. All of them, after the 2005 update, increased their power, for example, the 1.4-liter engine before the update had 82 hp. and then it became 97 hp. These engines have a number of common drawbacks, such as the fuel cut-off sensor is too sensitive and sometimes triggered by any shock. Another drawback is the gasoline pump O-rings , they lose their elasticity at subzero temperatures, which causes the pressure of the supplied gasoline to drop. As a result, the car stops starting in cold weather. But the first problem is solved by installing the simplest connector, and the second by replacing the native rings with seals from the VAZ-2110, which keep freezing temperatures better. At a trifling price, they are recommended to be changed every three to four years. Also, every 30,000 km a fuel filter is changed at a cost of 500 rubles. The fuel system is flushed about the same often, and once a year the sandwich is cleaned from the engine radiator and air conditioner. After all, clogging of radiators is fraught with engine overheating, and as a result of its failure. In addition, the timing belt is changed every 60,000 km . Piston rings, valve stem seals, hydraulic lifters are considered consumables for these engines. But all this is not expensive, but something, for example, the same hydraulic lifters, can be replaced with similar ones from VAZ models. If these recommendations are followed, the engines will easily last up to 300,000 km. Which is not bad at all for a car of such a compact type. Unfortunately, such "omnivorousness" does not apply to the manual transmission cable. With a relatively high price tag of 4,000 - 5,000 rubles, it is not easy to find. And besides, not every auto repair shop will reinstall correctly. As a result, many motorists are learning this procedure for self-replacement. After about 110,000 km, you will have to change the release bearing, at the price of 1,300 rubles, and, in a preventive manner, a clutch kit , worth 5200 rubles. Moreover, it is better to choose a high-quality, metal bearing, since polymer analogs quickly fail. In addition, the integrity of the oil seals should be carefully monitored; in the event of a leak, the bulkhead or replacement of the MCP cannot be avoided. And the price of a contract copy is about 20,000 - 30,000 rubles. Slightly more expensive, about 40,000 rubles is automatic transmission. Moreover, normal machines began to be installed only after 2008.