1997 Hyundai Accent GT review from North America
"An overall decent car with a few but serious problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear shocks are completely shot.
The sunroof metal lip is rusted.
The car will "stumble" or hesitate when accelerating from a stop light.
The factory alarm will sometimes come on and off.
General comments?
This car gets good gas mileage of about 25mpg in city driving and about 34 mpg on the highway.
The handling, when the shocks are good, is quite good when taking corners or stopping.
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![]() ![]() | My 1996 Accent lasted 10 years and 235 000km. R.I.P |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5L DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 26 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47256 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 230CE |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2000 |



