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by jo.com  - Top 10
Oct 22 '00 - Updated Mar 01 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Terrific handling, cute affordable car
Cons: No clock!
The Bottom Line: It's a great car for the money.
If you read my review on how to buy a car you know that my daughter was given money for college graduation to buy a new car. She chose the 2001 Hyundai Accent. I test drove the 2000 and the 2001. I also drove it home, which is about an hour’s ride...
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by vein - Top 1000
Jun 02 '01 - Updated Jul 12 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: cheap, fairly stylish
Cons: loud, little power, new car had problems
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a new car at a used car price, there are better options than the Hyundai Accent.
My recent trip to Ireland facilitated the need for a rental car - more than a sub compact car (my mother did not know the meaning of "light luggage") but less than something full size. While I'd hoped to end up in an Opel Astra or something...
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by ASourdough4 - Top 500
Dec 14 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Inexpensive, Great for temporary uses.
Cons: Entry/Egress somewhat difficult
The Bottom Line: Great in an emergency or for very short commutes. Everything else on the road looked dangerous enough to squash this little car like a little bug!
Any Port in A Storm: Considering the constant barrage of ads for armored cars aimed at the family, the adventurous lady, the hopeful youth, the road bully, the dog; it is strange how easily any of the above can consent so readily to driving a...
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by alicia_oh
Jan 12 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great price, gas mileage & warranty.
Cons: Short on power, some minor design flaws.
The Bottom Line: For a budget-conscious buyer, the Accent is a great value.
In September 2000, I bought my first new car, a 2001 Hyundai Accent GL Hatchback with a manual transmission for about $9000. Since then, I have been more than satisfied with this little car. Because I spent less than $10,000 for a spanking new car, I ...
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by eabha
Jan 27 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Spacious, impressive looking exterior and good handling.
Cons: Interior is rather cheap looking.
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this car as it's easy to drive and comfortable to be in.
With uni, a job and a child, it was time to get my own car. So, in June 2004 I dragged my long suffering dad along to help me buy my first car. It had been a long time coming. I was 17 when I passed my test and being nearly 20 I thought it about time. I ...
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by GabbyinGinia
Nov 07 '01 - Updated Oct 03 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: A great little car with a little price tag
Cons: The rear windows don't open
The Bottom Line: I recommend it because it's a solid, nice handling, sporty looking car with a nice balance of power, at a low cost.
I think that the best way to start this is by saying that in 1994 we needed a car desperately. We couldn't afford anything big or fancy so somehow we ended up with a Hyundai Excel. It was cheap, new and suited our needs. As things turned out, it was ...
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by wedgin
Oct 29 '04 - Updated Nov 01 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, Sporty look, fuel efficiency
Cons: Spotty transmission
The Bottom Line: This is a good car with some sporty detailing. Overall reasonable car for commuting, but nothing terribly flashy.
I bought a used 2001 Hyundai Accent back in January through a private sale. It was to replace my recently departed 1999 Hyundai Accent, which was written off in an accident. I decided to stay with the Accent for the sake I had gotten into a high speed ...
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by jon22193751
Feb 04 '06
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Good lumbar support and cargo space when the rear seat is down.
Cons: The worst reliability and warranty service I have ever experienced.
The Bottom Line: My recommendation? No. I bought this car thinking I'd save a few thousand over a similar toyota or honda. I've more than lost that in repair bills and time.
For the purposes of this review, I'll assume that you're thinking about buying this vehicle used. I purchased this car with 27,000 miles on it two years ago and have driven it 13,000 miles. Highlights No 2001 hyundai accents, base model or not, ...
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by cchan006
May 06 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid handling, drivable in L.A. traffic, spacious trunk.
Cons: Noisy engine, revs high esp. during mild acceleration.
The Bottom Line: Great value, especially with Hyundai's best-of-industry warranty.
During my recent trip to Los Angeles, I decided to rent a subcompact car from Hertz. Although I was hoping for a Ford Focus, I ended up with a 4 door Coastal Blue Hyundai Accent GL with only 2800 miles on the odometer. I was able to appreciate the...
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by A-RDR-GUY - Top 1000
Oct 20 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Value and fuel saver
Cons: Need more POWER
Recently my girlfriend picked-up the New Accent by Hyundai. For under $10,000 is a descent bargain compared to a Honda Civic and Toyota Echo. For under 10G's she got AM/FM and A/C, "got to how A/C," and the 5 speed for a good bargain.
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by skiman723
Nov 30 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Low Price
Lots of Features
10 Year/100,000 Mile Warranty
Cons: Only average acceleration
Car can be cramped for larger people
The Bottom Line: Don't overlook this deal, especially for the single person, this car can handle most everyday city needs.
I'm a 20-year-old college student that didn't want to invest the time into researching and repairing a used car. The accent was the perfect match for me. On the service side, I've had my accent for 9 months now and had only one problem with it. About a...
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by wrightdc
Aug 24 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, comfortable, nice to drive, excellent on gas, and safe.
Cons: Not horribly powerful.
The Bottom Line: There might be better cars out there, but you won't find a comparable one for the price.
On May 8, 2001, I bought my first Hyundai Accent. I based my purchase on the only criterion I've known to be useful. I couldn't find one for sale in the used car ads. That's usually a good sign. It was a GS model, tricked out with A/C, CD player, and...
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by chris_baehr
Oct 25 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, looks nice.
Cons: Low on horse power, front wheel drive.
The Bottom Line: Probably the best economy car out there in this price range.
Finally an economy car that doesn't look like a sawed off rolling sh*t box. (Toyota Echo drivers and Geo Metro drivers you know who I'm talking to.) The first thing you'll love about this car is the PRICE. These have to be the most affordable used ...
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by salu1999
Jan 15 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Pocket rocket, Honda-like quality, better than US brands. That warranty! Thieves ignore it.
Cons: Initial problems (covered), cheap details, low clearance, rear strut covers, no ABS, low resale value.
The Bottom Line: If you're buying one now, try to get one with low miles, and it could keep you happy for years!
We have a 2001 GS hatchback. We bought it new. After 5 years, we only have 35k miles on it, so we haven't given it average wear. I bought it because the fit and finish and the way it handled reminded me of my Mom's Civic hatchback, which has been a ...
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by jpau00
Jun 12 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very few repairs. Rocks with gas mileage. Peppy little booger.
Cons: It's small. Not good in snow. Surface rust on engine components seems high.
The Bottom Line: Great, inexpensive car. Not the most luxurious, but an awesome economical choice.
I was a Honda enthusiast for years and never thought I'd change. The year I was looking for a new car, Honda stopped making its Civc hatchback. I ended up opting for a new (technically used - flagged for leasing, had 40mi) Hyundai Accent which was ...
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by gaslight26
Jul 29 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: HAndling, Braking, Power, Value for the Dollar, Seats
Cons: Certin mantince costs
The Bottom Line: Great Bang for the Buck
As you might already know, we own a bunch of vehicles. We have always had a very cheap little car for running errands and the like. We had a 1998 Dodge Neon Highline with 59K miles and it was just ok. My biggest complaint was the lack of power and the ...
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by cult2038
May 28 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: price, bumper-to-bumper warranty, size, trunk space
Cons: well...I wouldn't race Vin Diesel for pinks
The Bottom Line: Great first-new-car ride with an awesome warranty. It's a solid car.
I bought my Accent new a couple years ago. I work part time, so I was looking for something in the 10grand price range. And the Accent was perfect. Mine is a 1.5 SOHC 5 speed manual.
My Accent runs super quiet. I run it longer than I...
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by sosaria
Mar 10 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Handles well.
Cons: Interior noise, cup holder location, and no pick up speed.
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for decent performance at a decent price, go look elsewhere.
This is a cheap car and it shows. The exterior design is blocky. I don't consider it to be sporty in the slightest. The interior feels empty, and definitely looks like it was made of bottom line plastics. The head room is so-so, but I think that...
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by cutiepie81289
Nov 14 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: great gas mileage
Cons: everything else
The Bottom Line: Not worth a dime
We bought this car since my husbands commutes and we didn't want to spend alot of money, big mistake if we had spent a few more thousand we could have had a great car like an Altima by Nissan. We were lured by the 10yr/100,000 mile warranty.
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by adilz
Jun 09 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: well built, surprisingly roomy and quiet
Cons: wind noise from windows. Clunky shifts.
The Bottom Line: Good value for money. Recommended to anyone looking for an economical runabout.
I bought the Accent-GS used at a year old and with 40000 miles on it. I was surprised with a few things about the car.
1. It was roomier than expected
2. The body is rigid and has no squeaks or creaks to speak of.
3. The 1.6 L engine...
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by patmoon327
Feb 19 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Zippy, great handling, nice looking
Cons: Tough driver side blind spot
The Bottom Line: I hated it until I test drove it. Don't let your perceptions get the best of you, this car is worth a try.
I just drove my Accent GS home a few hours ago. When I went to the dealer's I didn't have high hopes. I thought the Accents were too small and slow. Then I test drove the GS to find that it was as quick as my 6 cylinder and roomier than expected. I'm...
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by Accenty
Oct 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: quiet, solid, peppy, great A/C, value, warranty
Cons: no cruise control
I bought my 2001 Accent GS last night. I really wanted an automatic with A/C. I also only wanted the beige interior so that left me with green, white, and desert sand as exterior colors. So I had put my order in for a desert sand color GS 3 weeks ago...
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by KingofGroove
Apr 09 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Affordable, Reliable, Great Warranty, Good Gas mileage..
Cons: No remote trunk release, Shifter has a very long throw.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend the accent to someone who commutes and does not want a high-maintenance car.
I got my Silver Accent GS back in early January. So far, i am pretty pleased with it. Mine is manual, and i decided not to get AC. It's kind of expensive and will probably hurt my mileage. (Whether or not it will be as bad as the windows down is...
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by hallsy
Dec 19 '01 - Updated Mar 05 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Inexpensive, sporty, responsive power
Cons: Cup holder location, A/C & cruise not standard
The Bottom Line: A sporty powerful compact with a price tag that's easy to swallow while also providing great gas mileage
We purchased this car due to it's affordability, sporty good looks and great fuel savings. With a rocky start in the vehicle industry, Hyundai has come a long way, and now provides vehicles which compare to many other leading Japanese makes. It's...
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by scootesti
Mar 01 '06
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Peppy, comfortable, corners like it's on rails, stereo is great.
Cons: Wiper pivot assembly, no A/C, gas tank could be a little bigger for longer trips.
The Bottom Line: This car is a fantastic buy, a great car for a student, or someone just starting out on their career.
After taking a 1998 Elantra from 115,000km to 205,000km and changing only the brake pads/shoes, rear coil springs, and the wiper pivot assembly, I decided it was time to get a new used car. I just don't trust anything with 200,000km on it. Since I ...
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by genevieve_rose
Apr 05 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great gas miliage, great handling, great warranty, awesome customer service
Cons: none that i can think of
The Bottom Line: It is the perfect "kid at college" or "credit builder" car. It is reliable and comfortable and sharp looking.
On the morning of my 19th birthday, I woke up and called my bank to see if my loan application had been approved. It had and by 9:30 that night, I drove off the Courtesy lot in Tampa, FL with my new Accent. I got the smallest package I could; manual...
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by yomalory
Feb 23 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: adequate gas mileage
Cons: worthless resale value, tonka toy interior, no space!
The Bottom Line: Don't let the cheap price tag be the bottom line, as it will be worthless within a few years of ownership.
The happiest day of our three year relationship was our parting. This vehicle was attractive to us at the point of purchase due to the price tag. That was the bottom line. Less than one year into owning this vehicle; we were miserable. With no ...
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by kaemerso
Mar 07 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Peppy, cute car. Lots of room for cargo. High MPG.
Cons: Not built to last much past 100,000 miles.
The Bottom Line: Buy a 2001 Accent only if the mileage isn't too high. I've heard great things about the new Accent & wouldn't hesitate to buy a new one.
I owned a 2001 Hyundai Accent from 2002 to 2008. I was technically its second owner. My mother bought the car brand new and after a series of events unrelated to the car itself, she ended up selling it to me at a great discount with only 4,000 miles on ...
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by amensista
May 06 '08
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: none, not even the price was good after 20% interest rate, we were upside down
Cons: everything was wrong with this car
The Bottom Line: Never ever buy this tin can
I bought this car and was ripped off by the Hyundai dealer so it didn't start out well. The car was easily damaged inside and out without much effort. It was like walking on egg shells to keep this car looking relatively nice. My fingernails could ...
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by rtoler
Jan 21 '02 - Updated Feb 06 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great gas mileage. good service. rides very good. excellent radio/tape player. good low end accelation.
Cons: hi revs at 70 MPH,3200 still gets good gas mileage. need larger drink holders
The Bottom Line: also looked at ford focus, toyota small cars, kia, and daewoo. the accent put them to shame in ride, convenience, price, and gas mileage. hyundai rules in my book.
i bought my 2001 accent on 6/30/01 from hampton hyundai in baton rouge, la. i was looking for a car at a reasonalbe price, that got good gas mileage, and had a good warranty. i found everything in my hyundai accent. car equipped with 1.6 liter engine, 5...
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by ibangel
Dec 23 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: good gas mileage
Cons: flimsy body
The Bottom Line: I can't believe the body of the car is so flimsy
When I bought my 2001 Accent I thought it was a great price with good gas mileage and pick up. After driving the car a while I saw how flimsy the body of the car was. When I brought my car in with a protruding bump on the hood I was told a stone must...
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by cassie7
Feb 27 '03 - Updated Mar 01 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Gas Mileage, Great warranty, Cheap tires, 4 cylinder in line, Inexpensive
Cons: Dangerous in an accident, Small, Cheaply made
The Bottom Line: It's a great little car if you don 't want something expensive
I own this car. I get great gas mileage, about 18 miles a gallon. And, it has a great warranty, 100 thousand miles to be exact. This car also drives great in the snow,despite the small tires. I have had no problems with it so far. I met a man...
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by joanp1948
Sep 25 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Gas mileage ok
Cons: Transmission problems & Dents easily
The Bottom Line: Don't buy this car and investigate and read a lot before you buy ANY car.
When I purchased the 2001 Accent I was drawn in partly by the advertising and the warranty. Like others, I thought, "They couldn't offer a long warranty if the car was breaking down a lot or needed major repairs before 100,000 miles?" I was wrong. The ...
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by forensics2000
Mar 30 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: runs most of the time
Cons: transmission; roadside warranty
The Bottom Line: there is a bad apple in every bunch but in my opinion whoever gets the bad apple deserves a replacement. my experience with this car has been horrible.
My parents bought me a 2001 Accent GL in September 2000 because i am a college student and needed a reliable car. This car has been anything but reliable and the warranty sounds a lot better than it actually is. Here is a list of problems i have had:...
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by kreation
May 12 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great price, roomy, large trunk, INCREDIBLE warranty!
Cons: Cd player NOT standard
The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend the accent. The price is right, there is plenty of room, and it looks great! It's reliable, and there is fabulous warranty! 10 years!
After owning several "sportier" cars, my husband and I decided it was time to "settle down." :-) We looked at many cars, and finally decided on purchasing an accent.
We bought a 2001, with only a few hundred miles on it. The price was...
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by arhill
Jan 31 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: looks nice,drives well, I haven't had problems
Cons: hard seats
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car for a couple. Not good for big families.
I have had my car for a year now and I love it. It looks nice and is affordable. I needed a dependable car that wouldn't breakdown on me. Now that I have a baby I'm glad that I bought it. Very good on gas as well. Drives good. Seats are a little hard for...
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Hyundai Accent Great Warranty!
by entrix
Aug 26 '06
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Warranty, Awesome Gas 36/mi.
Cons: None
I had Two problems with my Hyundai in the 3 years that I've had it. My Air Conditioner went out and Hyundai Replaced it No Questions asked. My Oxygen Sensor Died and they took it apart and replaced it. I did have my brake system redone. I bought it used for $5,200 with only 32,000 miles on it. I really enjoy my little car. I had an Acura and all my P/L & P/W died. The worst ever.
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Owning a Hyundai Accent...
by blackbeauty18
Nov 21 '06
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: VERY cold air conditioning, low gas mileage
Cons: no CD player
I have a Hyundai Accent and I have to say that this car has never really given me that much trouble in the years that I have had it. It is my first car and even though it doesn't have a CD player it is still a very nice car. It drives smoothly and I don't have the fear that it will tip over if I'm driving too fast, as with most small SUV s. I love the interior and for it's size it is overall very roomy. I also have put quite a few miles on it, but I am assured that it will be going strong for another 100,000 miles. For it's price, it is a good buy!!!!
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So easy to park, fun to drive
by theyanna
Feb 18 '07 - Updated Feb 19 '07
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: No
Pros: Makes easy turns, great to park, very cheap, fuel economy
Cons: poor quality transmission, not for freeway driving
This little car gives total bang for your buck. It's so easy to maneuver around corners and definitely a breeze to park. However this little car is not made for freeway driving. The steering wheel would shake when I reached speeds of 65+ mi/hour. It did reach San Francisco from Los Angeles although the car's entire body swayed a little bit when the winds got stronger during the trip. After hitting 65,000 mi on it's odometer, the transmission gave out on me.
There's nothing fancy in the interior but this is expected in a car within it's very affordable price range.
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ACCENTuate the Positive
by tdousay
Oct 14 '03
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Inexpensive, sporty
Cons: Not as many customizable options
When I went shopping for an inexpensive replacement for my Dodge Neon, I turned to Hyundai. We already had one Hyundai (Elantra), and really liked it. So, I naturally looked at the rest of their line. I loved the sporty look of the Accent GS and found one that seemed tailor-made to my liking.
The first time I got in to the car, it fit like a glove. As a "short" woman, most cars (or trucks) nearly consume me and the size of the vehicle sometimes adds to potential blind spots. Not so with the Accent. I felt like I could see everything and reach everything with ease.
In terms of maintenance and dependability, I've had few problems with the vehicle and they were covered by that fantastic warranty.
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