Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see the latest vehicles!
Popular New Cars
Popular Used Sedans
Popular Used SUVs
Popular Used Pickup Trucks
Popular Used Hatchbacks
Popular Used Minivans
Popular Used Coupes
Popular Used Wagons
Comments
(the truth is, what originally got me interested was hearing about people buying Accent L's for $6995 and such)
Anyway, the throws were long, the seats were comfortable, the acceleration was about as good as my automatic 91 Accord LX (two cars ago, a car which I really liked), I liked the interior, two friends fit in the back seat with no problem during the test drive, the salesman was very pleasant, the ergonomics were great, overall I was very pleased. Later in the day when I was testing a Celica GT (Auto, because they had no manuals), I found the Accent to have more get up and go.
All that said, I would definitely recommend the Accent to a friend, and the main reason that I'm not getting one is because I just don't know if I feel safe in such a small car. (the car I really want is the MR-S, which is about the same size/weight, but it's worth a greater risk of bodily harm to drive a sports car)
I want the Accent, at the prices they are going for now, it's a steal, and I am sold. That said, I'm probably going to buy the Civic Si because they are dealing on 2002's now like nobody's business (and I loved driving it).
The only reason I'm not getting the MR-S is because of the storage space. I just don't think I can make it with that as my only car.
i tried to look for accents on the internet but dealerships here dont have prices or cars listed on their website. carsdirecr price is around 9k.
please let me know if this price is for real..
thanks
Not bad, eh? (it's about US$ 8370, a little less if you are a good negotiator).
Mine currently has about 5K miles on it, as well as added cruise and AC. I've been very pleasantly surprised with the car's performance and features. Love that lumbar support on the driver's seat! Getting about 38mpg on the freeway. The acceleration is great-- better than the Camry I drive for work-- and not sure what the top speed is, but I know it's over 110 mph. It's much too early to say, but it certainly seems like a good value in a small car to me. Two thumbs up from this reviewer/driver.
On another note, I bought an 03 Suzuki Aerio SX last Sunday. So far, 400 miles and I'm loving it! 145 horses was a big change over the 92 horses on the Accent. I can't get over how much power I have now. I also finally have all the power goodies I've been dying to have.
also can anyone give me a link if they are advertising the 6488 prices on the internet. i thought i could print this out and take it to my local dealer and see if they can match it.
thank you
Any idea on what I could get a 2dr GS with A/C for? (new,5sp)
https://dcsonline.hyundaidealer.com/customer/index.jsp
I have and it has been a frustrating experience. The frustration revolves around the local dealers and not Hyundai itself. I have repeatedly tried to order using this method and have tried a couple of local dealers and neither have been able to figure it out.
Hyundai corporate has been great. I sent them a email describing my problems and frustration and I received a personal phone call. In fact Hyundai sent the parts I ordered for free to me.
I was just curious whether or not anyone has had any luck ordering parts this way.
Anyway, I was throughly impressed with the L at that dealer but I was turned off by the crooked dealing and left. Later that weekend, I saw another ad for the Accent GL ,5speed, AC. It was listed for $5999 at another dealer , so I decided to investigate. I was hoping that I'd get the car for $5999 , but it was more. I got the Accent GL with 5 speed and A/c for $8300 plus tax. The dealer gave me free lifetime oil changes for life and a tire and wheel damage guarantee. A great little car and free oil for the life of the car for $8300 ! Amazing!
Word of caution : Don't over pay for your accent
GL . Dealers don't sell cars at a loss. The dealer sold me the car(brand new) and free oil for life. Do you think he bought the car at $8300?
I don't think so! When your haggeling with the dealer about paying $10500 for the Accent GL, just remember me. The best time of year to get this price Is at year end ,right before the new models come in. The dealers are desperate to move inventory, especially if they got lots of cars. Bought my car in AUG. 2001 . The dealer was moving cars to make room. Right about now( Sept.) is the best time to buy. Your color selection will be limited though. I had to choose between
white and gray. Choose white. I'd like to have red or tan, but for $8300 you can't be too picky. I'm so glad I picked white. The accent in white is much better looking. The other colors look kind of cheap. White is real distinctive!
The radio / speaker system is top rate. Nice crisp sounds.
My only complaint with the accent is the suspension in the rear. It doesn't have the lift that a bigger car has. You can feel the bumps in the rear. But Hey, its a small car.
Great mileage ( 30 +) and great warranty and great performance equals good value.
Also, does anyone know if it's even an option to order a car through Hyundai like can be done with many other makes? Or is it simply "buy what the dealer is alloted?"
Automatic/AC/Sunroof/14 inch wheels.
It's debatable what I could sell for now, but safe to say in the $10K range (canadian dollars).
Keep in mind Canada has some of the lowest car pricing in the world.
I've owned several cars, from Audi to Pontiac.
This car is without question, the best VALUE I've received for my dollar. I will be buying another Hyundai (horsepower misinformation aside).
In three years, no significant issues.
The car still runs smooth; 2800rpm at 120km/h. Idles great. Starts always (in Toronto cold). Quiet for an econobox. Don't know if yours is a hatch, but hatch capacity continues to impress. It is comfortable and the styling is (to my eye) impressive.
The car was advertised as having 92 hp. I think the "corrected" number is 89 hp. It is a light car, so it manages o.k. with these figures. Acceleration could be better, but it does the job. If you are regularly travelling with more than two people on board, look elsewhere. This car is a commuter's dream as far as I am concerned.
My advice...make sure you get a history on the car. There should be warranty left; particularly in the U.S. where the warranties on Hyundais are ridiculously long (good for you).
The price is good (haggle anyways).
I can't emphasize enough how pleased I am with this car.
Go for it and let me know how things worked out.
Good luck.
I changed his spark plugs and wires (oem parts) for free.
Now he comes back to me to say that his car seems to run stronger than before but his gas mileage has suffered. Can this be the result of inadequately torqued spark plugs? I am pretty much sure I got them right. He said he was getting 21.4 miles per gallon before the change (mostly city driving). Now he says he is getting around 14.3 miles per gallon. What could have possibly gone wrong? Thanks in advance.
P.S. Btw his engine seems to be covered in sludge, but it was like that before the change. Also, he said he has put more oil than what is recommend in the manual (about 21% more using 15W-40 grade oil). Any cheap suggestions to fix the sludge problem as well?
Revka
Host
Hatchbacks & Wagons Boards