Used 2014 Hyundai Veloster Consumer Reviews
Fantastic base, ripe for minor mods
I've had mine for a little over a year now, and still love it. It has some small quirks that are easy to fix with a bit of aftermarket, so the car is FANTASTIC if that's your thing. Easy to add power and handling capabilities, and the car takes them well. At 1 year of ownership, still have had zero mechanical problems that have sent me to the dealer. The car is fun and comfortable for cross-country driving, too. The MPG estimate is also pretty conservative, I average higher than EPA estimates.
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THE TEMPORARY CAR
The warranty first of all has a catch. Free oil changes...well if you take it in every 7K miles anything in between is your dime. Read the warranty carefully. The sits were really uncomfortable at first and after major irritation it ended up...just ok. They can be hard to see out of. The cargo area was really nice. I had a roof noise and other rattle noises I had to take it back several times to fix...when you do...they don't give you a rental car...you must pay for it yourself. The fuel economy was fine as long as you drive the speed limit everywhere you go. The tires are crap and when you go to put new ones on the size is expensive. I didn't get the Turbo but should have. Handled pretty good. When you need the secondaries to open they flood and leave you with no power. It hesitated many times leaving me with no power and winding engine. It has so much horsepower then it flattens out. The single back door became a nuisance. The sound system is - not good. Mine was a Remix and when I sold it, it did nothing for me on the sale of it. Cute car but needs alot of work still to be a great car!
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- RE:FLEX 2dr Hatchback w/Black InteriorMSRP: $8,567177 mi away
- Base 2dr Hatchback w/Gray InteriorMSRP: $8,900133 mi away
- Base 2dr Hatchback w/Gray InteriorMSRP: $10,977117 mi away
Own 2 Velosters
I drive a 2013 Turbo (had it 10 months) and my wife has a 2014 ReFlex (1 month). We love them both. The turbo is perfect for me. Driving in a "hill" city the turbo gives me the boost I enjoy. My wife is perfectly happy with the basic engine. Both get great mileage. We have already had them both on mountainous road trips of over 1000 miles. Both averaged over 36 mpg in such conditions (highway and towns). On a highway trip only her's got 42 mpg. As "seniors" we are enjoying the youthful styling of the car. Her ReFlex is a beauty with the extra chrome and the Ice Pearl color. The car is a great value for its price range. I suspect we will be repeat customers. 2016 update: traded my wife's for a small SUV. She is short and needed to sit higher. Traded my '13 turbo for a new '16 turbo in May. Love this one every bit as much. A few minor improvement, 7 speed auto instead of 6 speed and better suspension.
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Travels with 'Lola'...
I bought my Veloster Turbo 'new' in 2013. She has a little over 200 kms (122 miles) on her when I got her. I live in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). As I write this, a little over 8 years later, her mileage is 179,000 kms. (Or 111,225 miles). During this period I have had to replace the entertainment/nav console (which was done under warranty), the fuel pump assembly, the hatchback latching system and the tie rod ends. I love this car. It's fun to drive, very economical on gas, very responsive, it's still very stylish and has been mechanically quite reliable. I am religious about the oil changes. She is only now beginning to develop a little rust on the left side rear quarter panel, along the edge of the wheel well. This is something I will have to attend to shortly. And this is after spending 8 winters up here in Canada. She is my daily driver and has taken my wife and I on many wonderful road trips, to Shenandoah and the Blue Ridge Parkway (many times), to Nova Scotia, to New Orleans... the list goes on. She shows no signs of slowing down. Take this for whatever it's worth.
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Fun car but uncomfortable
I bought used cars from 1988 until 2014 when I purchased the Voloster. The test drive wasn't long enough. Once I sat in the car for about one hour I notice the sport seat was just too small and made my drive uncomfortable. I loved the car but hated the seat! It was so uncomfortable I traded it in just 11 months. Never have I done anything that crazy but I needed comfort. If the car had a better seat I would still have it due to all the great features and gas mileage!