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Thanks,
Okie
I put about 35k miles/yr on the car due to commuting. I've had a couple of minor problems but this is the biggest to date. Hope they will fix it under warranty.
Scott
My new 2002 accent has 5,500 miles on it in 2.5 months. The drivers side window does not seat very well and the dealer is going to replace the the seal. The passenger side window also rattles when it is lowered about two inches from the top.
Everything else works so far, Iam keeping my fingers crossed.
95 accent hatch 106k
2001.5 Elantra GT (me) 3600m
2002 Elantra GLS 1k
love em and the elantra is actually bigger than my other car... XJR (on the inside of course)
Only problems: check engine light came on last winter, dealer replaced a sensor, seemed to fix it. Recently took it in for a warranty recall about location of some hoses.
Maybe Hyundai is the next Honda. I remember the first civics, the Accent reminds me of them a little. Cheap, no frills, and seems to be reliable.
https://dcsonline.hyundaidealer.com/customer/index.jsp
It's a black 5spd 1999 Accent 2DR Hatchback with 32,548 miles on the button. I was amazed. A 1999 with so few miles, $4300 out the door. There was a dent in the trunklid, so I couldn't drive the one I'm buying because its in the bodyshop. I test drove a 2002 4dr just to see what they're like. Where do people get off saying these cars don't have power? For their size, it's incredible. They accelerate smoothly and keep right up with traffic, and the handling is tight and extremely responsive.
I used to laugh at these little things, but not anymore. The 1.5 liter has more get up 'n go than my Cavalier's 2.2!!
I'll have it early next week and I can't WAIT! But down to my question. Is there anything to watch out for with these cars? Things that seem to just go wrong with the model? If so, I'd appreciate it if someone could let me know. I've heard they're very reliable from people who own them, but its nice to get second opinions.
Peace out, rock on.
The nice thing about the current Accent is that it is priced right and actually benefits from being so spartan (less to break).
Thanks for all the comments and stuff. I'll be sure to keep an eye on all the things that were mentioned. Things are looking pretty good right now, though. My parents went and picked it up from the dealer earlier tonight while I was at work and parked it at our mechanic's garage. He's going to look it over in the morning to make sure we aren't getting screwed.
From their comments, I could tell that they were really pleased with it. They said the car was forgiving, easy handling and very quick. Now...my father recommended staying away from speeds above 65 for extended periods of time...such as long trips. Now, I know this is an economy car, but I wouldn't think this would be a problem. Say I were going to visit someone who lived 4 hours away. He says that if I keep the speed up there, I'm going to break something. Any comments on that? Can they keep up with highway traffic for longer trips, or are they limited to what they're designed to be...little short-hop commuter cars?
They also said that the stereo sucked...but I'll fix that. Oh will I EVER fix that...heheh
Anyway, thanks again guys. Keep it frosty.
fun
since 95 they have made very good cars . much improved ... to say the least .
i own a 95 accent with 170k on it .... bought it new in 95 and it has been the best car i have ever owned hands down . it still has original clutch and back brakes even , i have never had to do any major repairs on it and the ac still blows cold .. for the money i don't think that can be beat at this time . but if you can i would move up 1 class to the elantra it is a much more refined car and the sedan is about the same price as a well equiped accent . so do you home work
Seriously folks, if you're going to make suggestions, compare apples to apples.
Anyhow we are drifting off topic, I love my '02 Accent GS. For the money, it's the most fun car I've ever owned. I've been driving Metro's for years and this car has them beat hands down.
Only problem:
1) engine light came on, the dealer replaced the solenoid.
The car has only 16k miles, but it is a city car, so those miles have been ugly. Nothing has broken, falling off, etc. The car is scraped front and rear from the braille method of parking so many drivers use in Chicago.
I would recommend this car for urban dwellers, where small size is an advantage for parking. Also, why buy an expensive car when it will be dinged and scraped by other cars in the city?
If I lived in say, Dayton Ohio, I would get a larger car, but the Accent fits city life perfectly.
One caveat; if you buy any Hyundai, you will not be able to sell it for a fair price later on, like a Honda, plan on driving it til it dies.
On October 1st of last year I began a trip that took my Accent GS about 14,000 miles around the country. I took off from Boise, ID, and headed down to Salt Lake to pick up a friend. From there, we headed east, eventually hitting the east coast. We went through DC, NY city, the New England coastline, and going as far north as Kennebunkport, Maine. From there, we decided to make our way back to Salt Lake (taking the scenic route, of course). After I dropped him off, I made my way down to Phoenix, picked up my brother, and we shot over to San Diego to watch the Chargers play the Broncos with our two younger brothers. (By the way, on our journey from Phoenix to SD, I found a straight stretch of freeway that allowed me to test the high speed of my car--120 mph, with the car mostly loaded with suitcases and two large people. I may have been able to go faster, but I had to slow down for other cars that I was quickly approaching).
I eventually ended the trip in Sacramento, CA where I finally decided to move to.
Except for a right rear brake being out of round when I first purchased my car, I have had zero troubles with my car. Absolutely no troubles.
To say I am happy with this car is somewhat of an understatement. I'm glad I bought it and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a hatchback.
Just a note to mpgman on post #36--I was able to fit a large mtn. bike in my Accent GS (barely).