Anyone drive or know someone that does a 2005 Hyundai Accent?

[hotwings]

No prob ilfsoy.

Back to the original topic... I also think that you should add a couple grand for a better car. I'm not dissing Hyundai's, I hear they're quite good. It's got high initial quality and incredible warranty. If I were in your shoes, I'll get the Echo hatchback. It's priced similar to Accent but it's got Toyota's reputation for high reliability. The Echo would probably depreciate less than the Accent. I think Canada's Echo hatchbacks are built in Japan as well.

[Topher]

I've got a 1999 Accent, and it has been great. I really only use it to commute to work and back, although it has survived 2 trips to souther Pennsylvania. I only have two gripes with it, the engine light comes on easily. Every misfire triggers it on. Also, my parking brake comes on if the temperature is low enough. Other than the touchy sensors, the car is fine. The best part is since I only commute to and from work, I can go about 3 weeks or so until I need to fill it up again. Being a small car, it also fits in alot of spots that other cars wouldn't fit. I love parking it at work where nobody else can fit.

[urameatball]

I rented a new accent (don't recall if it's 04 or 05) 2 months back...
had it for a week before the check engine light came on. However, I was pushing the car WAY beyond its limits. spent most of its time at the rev limiter.

[Kevin T]

The Accent is incredibly week, I had to literally push as hard as I can to get decent acceleration, the engine is very loud. When I looked up at the speedometer, I was only doing 40 . There are so many better choices, I'd take a 2001 Acura 1.7EL (16K~ used) over the Accent without hesitation.

[t_ginuwine]

The Accent was not on the recommended list, however it made the aboce average , rated 4 stars , accent (01-03)

These are recommended cars by the Lemon Aid Guide 2005 Ed.

Medium cars: The all got 5 star rating for reliability, crash test, repair cost,power etc.

Acura 1.6, 1.7 EL (97-03)
Acura Integra (94-01)
Toyota Camry (95-96,03)
Honda Accord (00-02)
Mazda 626 (99-03)

Small:
Nissan Sentra (95-03)
Mazda protege (96-03)
Hyundai Elantra (01-03)

[Bachelor]

If you arent in a rush, maybe you should look into the 2006 Kia Rio, due late summer. It has the most powerful engine for small cars, next to the VW Beetle, and a whole lot of interior space. The new Rio will be vastly improved over the current version, and the reviews on it are positive.



The pricing will be competitive with the Accent, and quality is as good (Kia is partly owned by Hyundai). The Rio5 5-door hatchback (sport concept) is SEXY!

[pontiac_driver]

i'll buy a domestic before i'll even buy a hyundai or a kia
the new chevy cobalt and the pontiac pursuit isn't bad
in the same price range too

[Bachelor]

i'll buy a domestic before i'll even buy a hyundai or a kia
the new chevy cobalt and the pontiac pursuit isn't bad
in the same price range too

LOL, I drive a Pontiac Grand Prix but even I dont think the domestics are head and shoulders above the Korean manufacturers.

Also, the Cobalt/Pursuit cost $15,500-$22,500 while the Accent costs $13,000-$16,300. Given that revert wants to spend $16k-$17k with some decent features, the Accent is probably better packaged. Anyway, I'm just saying that if he's considering a Hyundai, then he might as well consider the new Kia product (which will give more bang for the buck than Hyundais).

[x-batman]

i'll buy a domestic before i'll even buy a hyundai or a kia
the new chevy cobalt and the pontiac pursuit isn't bad
in the same price range too

Actually Hyundai is MUCH MUCH better than most domestics now.