Antique Hyundai parts information

[Car guy in Virginia]

First gen Hyundais now qualify for antique status.  Excels 1985 through 1992.  Sonatas 1988 through 1992.  Elantras 1991 through 1992.

 

Recently ordered parts from Fourgreen as part of some full restorations.  When the parts were available, they were new, OEM, fully meeting AACA standards.

 

However, various wrong parts were shipped.  And, the corresponding listed parts were not available.  Efforts to rectify and obtain refunds and returns became protracted and complicated.  And, in some cases, shipping costs were not fully refunded.

 

So, while there may be few Hyundais currently undergoing restorations, as time passes, this information may benefit - but also alert - other/future potential buyers.

 

And, since the company also sells current models' parts, those in the market should be alerted to possible complications when wrong parts ship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TerryB]

I'm really getting old when these cars are eligible for antique status!

Terry

[Car guy in Virginia]

Yeah, and it's surprising the Sonatas have been around that long - 29 years, especially after the early Excels - 32 years now.  But, many survivors are still out there.  They actually restore well.  And, now is a good time, before the parts finish drying up.  They don't have the large parts availabilities as the domestic cars.  Parts are scant.