Gina due for a 35,000km checkup
My Hyundai Getz Gina is ready to go back into the casa for her 35,000km checkup. I’ve scheduled her for next week at Hyundai AutoHub Global City – the only place I really trust to do my checkups nowadays – and the initial estimate is somewhere near Php3,300 for the whole thing. That’s pretty good! (As usual, you can expect me to place the checklist of things they did to the car.)
No real problems with my Hyundai Getz right now, save for – and only because I’m particular – a possible windshield wiper replacement. The right wiper seems to be curling up, and no folding seems to be helping. That’ll set me back somewhere near a thousand bucks, PHP1,500 at most, because it’s a special wiper that isn’t available over the counter at Blade. (Or is it?? I should check!)
I’m scheduled to meet up with my friend Hazel Gonzales, a Philippine makeup artist who owns a Philippine photography studio in Quezon City. I want her to be impressed by the quality of my two-year-old Hyundai Getz, so I hope everything’ll be perfect before I meet up with her. She and I will collaborate on some projects together – these may be out-of-town, so you can bet I’ll be taking pictures with my Hyundai Getz!
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Hi, I just got my Nate last week and am having a blast with it so far. I really find your blog interesting and informative so I hope you can help me with my dilemma… how much PSI is normal for a typical getz?
Hi Nate! Thank you for your kind words.
If your tires are typical Getz-recommended tires (175/70 R13), it’s best you keep a 30PSI on your tires, 33 at most if you tend to drive your Getz fully loaded with people or things.
Hi Ganns, your website “inspired” me to get my own Getz. Will probably take home an upgraded unit this October.
I’m just curious to know (and just to boost my confidence level, I guess), after 2 years with Gina, do you still think you made the right decision picking a Getz over a Vios 1.3J? (Yes, I also have this dilemma)
Thanks!
Hi Ivan! Thank you for your kind words.
I haven’t had the opportunity to drive a Vios 1.3J, so I can’t quite make the comparison. Offhand, I think the Vios can offer you 1) better resale value; and 2) more trunk space, but I think that’s the extent of it. The new Getzes out from Hyundai are awesome now, with stereos that plug into iPods and can play mp3s, more leg room at the back, everything is power (windows, steering, etc.), and it comes with a host of freebies, including chattel, insurance, and three-year registration. (I didn’t get some of that when I first bought my Getz.)
You’ve read on my blog how happy I am with my Getz, and I trust and hope you will be pleased too. Just email me if you need to ask anything. I’ll be straightforward and honest in my answers.
hi,
getz is awesome!!!! just got my upgraded getz last september 10, 2009. I really appreciate “dokie”.
Im enjoying my dokie very much as one of my kid.heheheheh
Anyone here can suggest any stores where I can buy nice, comfy seat cover for my Getz 1.1GL? I just bought it early this month. I’m from Paranaque, I hope you can suggest anywhere nearby my place. Thanks!
Hi Rich, I bought faux leather seat covers from MG Square. There are several all over Metro Manila; where are you based?
hi ganns.. i’m about to get my new baby by the end of this week.. needless i say, your posts help me decide about getting the getz.. we availed the 18k promo from hyundai manila bay.. (well actually its almost 22k because of the “acts of God”)… it’s upgraded 1.1mt… i’m looking forward to joining your crew of getzers.. i will definitely ask you about stuff.. hehehe…
Congrats on your new car, Marj! I’m not an expert, but I’ll refer you to them, hehehe.