People have a reputation Hyundai H-1/Starex as a family dream car with insignificant disadvantages. However, how insignificant, judge for yourself.
What is Hyundai H-1?
Minibus, minivan, maxi-van - whatever you call it, everything is close to the truth. The Hyundai H-1/Starex has the best price/volume ratio. This was the case in the new car market, and the same ratio holds true in the aftermarket. Look at the prices of a similar Volkswagen Caravelle to get a feel for the difference. For example, on 2010 variants with up to 150k miles.
There's a lot of room.
A lot. There are 12-seat versions abroad, but in our country it would be necessary to get a bus license, so only 8-seat versions are officially imported. But it is enough even for a large family: two in the front, three in the middle and three more in the back.
Moreover, unlike many competitors, the middle row in hyundai h1 can be moved longitudinally. This is convenient: if the rear passengers need more leg room - you're welcome.
There are also enough disadvantages:
The possibility of transformation ends at the middle row adjustment. In the Volkswagen, the seats can be twisted and turned and even removed when you don't need them. In the H-1, you can only move them around. You can't fold them down to make a sleeper.
The aisle to the back row is very narrow and difficult to pass. Unloading/loading of long-legged passengers is inconvenient. In that sense, the H-1 is closer to passenger minivans than to full-fledged vans.
Like all vans, the H-1 prioritizes passengers over their bags. That's why the car can't boast an outstanding trunk. The manufacturer claims 800+ liters, but that's a deception. You get it if you stuff the car under the roof. Few people do that, so you have to aim for 400+ liters of usable volume. That's about 3 or 4 suitcases. If you stack them on top of each other, you get 6-8.
Will it be hard to maintain?
Not really, but be prepared. A serious problem with the Hyundai H-1 in the used car market is its purpose. It's a family car. It is often used for travel. That's why most Ash First cars on the aftermarket are sold with insane mileage.
There are no old cars with 400 thousand km on the odometer! And it is almost unreal to find less than 150 thousand.
It is not critical. With due service, any Korean car may live practically forever. But not that one, in which little tomboys are transported to long distances.
How dangerous are the cars with HBO.
And the last nuance. Some people put gas equipment on the H-1, designed for long-distance trips. But not all owners record the changes in traffic regulations. Be sure to check the mark on the changes, otherwise you'll have problems with registration. Buyers of this Starex will definitely have them, and it's not about the gas equipment.
