2001 Hyundai Accent GS review from North America

Steering wheel locked up around 30,000 miles. Covered under warranty, but they wouldn't change the locks so that I could use the same key as the steering column so I was then stuck with two keys for the car instead of the one.

Had a "ping" come from under car. Fixed under warranty. I think it had something to do with ball joints.

A/C really drains the power from this car, so I rarely turned it on.

CD player heats up pretty quickly, but it never affected the quality of playing at all. Little if any skipping.

The only times my check engine light was for a tune up and for an exhaust issue. I paid for the tune-up, exhaust leak was covered under warranty.

My windshield wiper fluid failed to work almost from the get-go when I bought the car. Required just a change of fuse though.

Seats can be uncomfortable after sitting for a long time, but who wouldn't be uncomfortable after 2 hours of driving?

The arms rest is useless for a driver that drives a stick (as I do)

The front seat belts are way behind your head to you need to literally turn around to reach them.

The GS model is a two door, and those two doors scratch very easily on the insides. Cheap plastic!

Love the warranty! Saves you money, so is totally worth it. Look into buying an extended warranty if you are a second owner of the car and it's not near the 60,000 mile/5 year mark yet.

Peppy little car and very easy to drive, shift, turns on a dime, fits in any parking space.

Everyone comments on how stylish the car is. Nice interior, aside from the cheap plastic all over the inside of the car.

Good amount of headroom.

Best car I have ever owned. I had it for 5 years (just sold it a few months ago because I was moving). Never left me stranded anywhere. I wish I still had it. I'd definitely buy it again.