Used 2013 Hyundai Veloster Consumer Reviews
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Loved. Bought. Now regret.
John, 06/14/2016
updated 07/01/2019
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have a 2013 VT. If I knew then I would be financing a problem, I would have settled for some other hatch with decent MPG. 1st, the car rattles and creaks like its not screwed, glued or assembled properly. Get used to it. The rear hatch rattle is MOST LIKELY the rear spoiler nuts coming loose. Put some locktite on them and it should work. 2nd, be prepared to return the car MANY times for the factory stereo having issues. The paper speakers will tear, the dust cap (silver center) will come unglued, and the dealership will only glue it back together. Be ready for that. 3rd, expect the transmission to give you some times when it decides to do what it wants to do. Sometimes shift smoothly, sometimes shift abruptly. Dealership says its normal, and there's no issues. 4th, A/C control switch has issues. Mine at about 12,000 miles would not work on #2. Fine on #1 and #3, but to get #2 to work you had to hold it in between #2 and #3 position. Had it changed twice before 50,000 miles. 5th, My turbo went out at 64,500 miles. With cruise control set at 70mph on the interstate my turbo went out. Bearings started to make howling noises and the car had NO power. Took the car to a Hyundai dealer in Baton Rouge (on Hwy 61) and I was told "Its over-filled with oil, just drain a little, and it will be fine". Ha Ha Ha! Really? Took it to another dealership and they said the car has issues and they diagnosed it to be the turbo had a cracked shaft and bad bearings. Now, I am under 72,000 miles and the bearings are starting to make the noise again. Dont do 'regular' maintenance on this car. Do PREVENTATIVE maintenance as well. I doubt I will make it to 100k on this car. I was informed its because it is a 2013 and that it has been straightened out by Hyundai for the later years. Good thing this is my last Hyundai, I wouldnt want to spend the time and money to test that theory. *IF* this car had those issues above fixed, I'd say this car is worth each and every penny spent. It's quick, nimble, and a fun car to drive. Especially quick....FOR A HYUNDAI! I LOVE the sound system's audible performance. This is one of the best factory sound systems I have heard yet, better than the Bose in my Escalade. If you want one, buy used. I cant even trade this car in, they only offer HALF of what I owe. I've seen some '13s for under $10k. Do yourself a favor, buy used or get a different hatch. Best thing i did...got rid of this POS.
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Sporty yet Reliable
Alec Rice, 03/22/2019
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Hyundai Veloster for me has been an amazing car. Great control, steering, and power and really well maintained interior. I definitely like the added power of the turbo model versus the normal and it rides amazing. Despite having over 100,000 miles, it seems in good shape and I could hardly tell it was 6 years old when I drove it. Will be driving this car for as long as it stays running.
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buy used and beat the depreciation
Tom K, 12/09/2015
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2013 Orange Turbo with 14000 miles on it for less than $15,900. Sticker on it new was $28000+. This car has all the options, moon roof, paddle shifters, etc. It was unusual for the left side tires to be shot, but figured it was a turbo and the previous owner had some fun with it. I am old and should have bought a car that sits a little higher up. Averaging about 26-28 mpg on regular gas. So far so good.
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Djett012 , 07/19/2021
2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Gray Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought this can in 2015 as a used car that was cheep with only 20k miles on it. Clean car fax report and still under warrant. Well I should have ran for the hills because to this date I have paid for the car twice with repairs and it now has 112k on it. So this is the list of thinks fixed by the dealer under warrant. Nothing as warranty is not transferable. So here is the list. Climate control system twice First set of spark plugs Both oxygen sensors Cytolytic converter Ac compressor and condenser High pressure fuel pump Entirely new motor as piston failure from connecting rod. New plugs again New cytolytic converter again New both O2 sensors again Alternator RF wheel bearing LF wheel bearing right side CV axle LF CV axle Window washer motor Brake pads and rotors all the way around All four stereo speakers as center cone glue deteriorated Set of tires time 2. And of course Mobile one oil change every 5k miles So if your up to the challenge and have a big checking account and like this cool looking little car go buy one and enjoy the journey. So you may think why in the world would I keep fixing this car. First like I said the car was cheep under 10k. And two I have done all the work my self and three I keep telling my self this is the last thing for a while.
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Entertaining Little Car
Mike_rg, 09/15/2016
2013 Hyundai Veloster 3dr Hatchback w/Black Interior (1.6L 4cyl 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've loved everything about this car, and I've not had a single problem with it in my ownership. There are a few departments where it is lacking, namely it's lack of power, however this was to be expected with the range of cars that this is offered/compared as well as for the price. It is very comfortable to drive, maintaining it is a breeze, insuring it is cheap, and the warranty is wonderful. One of the only other drawbacks I know of is if you have taller passengers in the back, there's not as much headroom there.
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