1997 Hyundai Accent GL review from North America
"It will have to do until I can buy a different car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not long after I bought the car, the starter went on it. I had to have it towed and have a new starter put in. Exactly 1 yr and 2 weeks later, the starter went again. Another tow, another starter. I called Hyundai and because my mechanic put it in they wouldn't even talk to me. They said he put the starter in wrong.
8 months later, the starter went. the mechanic came out to check it out, and not only is the starter trashed, so is the ring gear. He estimated the ring gear at $100-200. He called today and it's $800, plus the mechanics bill. At least this time the starter is under warranty.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 148000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2003 |