1997 Hyundai Accent Reviews - Page 7 of 10

14th Jul 2005, 00:54

I think the fuel economy is incorrect, RM5.00/100KM. That event cheaper than taking my 70cc motorbike! I don't buy that.

20th Aug 2005, 00:22

I think the correct estimation for fuel cost is RM10.00/100KM.Since the fuel price increased, if you wanna drive continental car don't worry too much about the fuel, the most important thing is the pleasure to drive the car.

22nd Sep 2005, 02:10

Interesting comment about Hyundai car. I plan to by the same brand and model. the only think I have to look is the cost of replacing the part. the current price, offered by Bintang Kah sdn bhd is RM64K, which I think slightly cheaper than Waja (since it is imported car).Perhaps you can tell more interesting story to convince me to buy. thanks.

1997 Hyundai Accent GT 1.5 DOHC from North America

Year of manufacture	1997
First year of ownership	2000
Most recent year of ownership	2001
Engine and transmission	1.5 DOHC Manual
Performance marks	7 / 10
Reliability marks	9 / 10
Comfort marks	8 / 10
Dealer Service marks	4 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	7.0 / 10
Distance when acquired	26021 miles
Most recent distance	37908 miles
Previous car	Toyota 4x4

Summary:

Needs more horsepower

Faults:

The paint around the mirrors has peeled away, I have several small dents due to thin sheet metal, I am not thrilled by the all around thin paint.

Also, the master cylinder was replaced by the previous owner.

General Comments:

I like this car and think I have gotten lucky compared to other owners, but the transmission leaves a lot to be desired, as does the paint.

I also don't like the narrow tires (P175/65/14) and the high seating. I would like to see lower seats, and a smoother shift - like in a Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 15th July, 2001

7th Jul 2007, 19:40

As my favorite phrase goes, "you get what you pay for"! You buy and eclipse, you get those nice features.

1997 Hyundai Accent Coupe i 1.3 from UK and Ireland

Year of manufacture	1997
First year of ownership	1999
Most recent year of ownership	2001
Engine and transmission	1.3 Automatic
Performance marks	7 / 10
Reliability marks	10 / 10
Comfort marks	5 / 10
Dealer Service marks	5 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	5 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	6.4 / 10
Distance when acquired	16000 miles
Most recent distance	33000 miles
Previous car	Ford Fiesta

Summary:

Cheap but not nasty

Faults:

Poor fuel economy.

Some wear on the seats.

Panels easily damaged.

PLASTIC oil sump guard eliminated by speed hump.

Windows have become stiff so difficult to wind.

Questionable motorway performance - struggles past 85.

General Comments:

Quick for a 1.3, especially an automatic.

Good handling, tail slides out: fun!

Mechanical reliability excellent, uses no oil at all no matter how it's driven!

Spacious and good looking for the money.

Dated looking cabin.

Noisy engine.

Poor fuel economy.

Servicing is expensive at Hyundai.

Poor resale value - only worth £2500 part-ex.

BUY ONE AT 3 YEARS OLD - only £3000 and worth it! Not worth paying £8500 new!!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 25th March, 2001

29th May 2001, 03:29

Done another few thousand miles; anti-roll bar drop link needed replacing (my fault, drove a bit too hard on a back road) along with a drivers' mirror. This came to £140!!! Pretty expensive.

6th Jun 2001, 15:15

Now on 38k (12000 in 6 months - OOPS! as it isn't mine :) ) and desperate for service!

8th Aug 2001, 05:45

Struggles past 85 MPH, tail slides out (under hard cornering, presumably)...and you get poor fuel economy?

Do you think these facts may be in some way connected?

1997 Hyundai Accent L Hatchback from North America

Year of manufacture	1997
First year of ownership	1997
Most recent year of ownership	2000
Engine and transmission	Manual
Performance marks	7 / 10
Reliability marks	5 / 10
Comfort marks	5 / 10
Dealer Service marks	9 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	8 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	6.8 / 10
Distance when acquired	30 miles
Most recent distance	14700 miles

Summary:

You get what you pay for

Faults:

Clutch had to be replaced after 3,000 miles.

Electrical problem, reverse lights had to be repaired. Wasn't burned out bulbs.

Check engine light came on frequently, had to be repaired (another electrical problem).

Front tires were almost balding after only 14,000 miles.

General Comments:

I bought this car because it was cheap. I didn't have to put anything down and it had a very low monthly payment. The finance department at the dealer tried to screw me over by adding additional charges without disclosing them to me but I eventually got my money back.

I live and work in the city so I only put 14,000 miles on it in the span of about 3 years. Good car for in town commuting, but kind of scarey to drive on the highway. Considering I had the above problems at such low mileage, I'm sure something more would have happened if I still had this car. (just traded it in for a 2000 Honda Civic).

Overall it's very cheap transportation, but that's about it. Luckily the service department here is good and all of my problems were fixed promptly. However there is still no excuse for the problems I had at such an early stage of the car's life. After reading other nightmare surveys of this car, I think I was one of the lucky few.

My advice - pay a little more and get something that is reliable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 2nd January, 2001

19th Jun 2001, 12:45

I have a 97 Accent and nothing has gone wrong with it for the 2 1/2 years I've had it. Some advice: drive your Honda careful or the same thing will happen.