1996 Hyundai Accent review from North America
"Fun, but.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One headlight was replaced the first week I had it because of condensation inside the assembly.
The Master Cylinder was replaced 8 months after I bought the car.
The first oxygen sensor was replaced about a year after I bought it.
The second oxygen sensor was replaced about 2 months later.
The third was replaced at my expense about 2 years ago.
I'm currently saving for my 4th oxygen sensor.
I replaced the Crank Angle Position sensor about a year ago.
Routers and brakes were replaced about a year and a half ago.
The driver and passenger side windows really give your biceps a good workout.
The battery was just replaced.
Now I'm experiencing intermittent start problems, usually when I'm in a rush to get somewhere. I'm told it is likely an electrical problem. Which are usually hard to diagnose and expensive to fix.
General comments?
When it works, I love driving my car.
It's fun and has lots of pep.
Except for the repairs it is an economical vehicle to drive.
I just wish that I didn't have so many problems lately.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 15 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 70000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Chaser |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2001 |