Both front window regulators (electric) have needed replacing (£50 each), apparently very common on these cars!
Front brakes made squeaking sound when turning - replaced front discs and pads (general wear and tear) - £70.
Slight tappety noise when cold, disappears when warm - according to my mechanic this is due to 'lazy tappets' - will try an engine flush to see if I can solve this.
Gear linkage ever so slightly worn, but still fine to drive.
Aside from this no problems whatsoever always started rain or shine.
Off the mark this car is actually pretty nippy, it loves to rev and actually feels rather sporty (suspension is upgraded from normal Accents so is harder, but means handling is good)
This willingness to rev however means that it is tiring on the motorway on long trips - 70mph sees nearly 4,000 rpm! It can get a little bit thirsty when travelling long distances at high speed solely due to this low gearing, however it is not designed to be a motorway cruiser!
You don't buy one of these for the comfort - it rattles and shakes over bumps - despite this it is hugely fun to drive and you always feel like you are going faster than you actually are!
The car looks good in silver with spoiler with brake light, side skirts and alloy wheels as standard. The sunroof glass panel actually comes out completely - ideal for the summer! (watch out though as the metal surround does tend to rust)
Insurance and general running costs are great - Group 7 insurance for a car with 98bhp is superb and fuel economy overall is good also. Ideal for a younger driver like myself. I am 20 and chose this over the obvious choice of a Saxo VTR as I fancied something a bit different and was pleasantly surprised!
Another fault that I have found with my Hyundai Accident MVI is the linkage between the windscreen wipers and electric motor. It failed just when I really needed it and I would recommend people replacing the whole assembly (around £50) to be on the safe side. Apart from that I think it's a great little car, a little thirsty, but for the second-hand price it's a good deal.
A mate of mine had one of these a while back and used to drive me to work in it.
He and I hated it, the build quality was like something from the 1980s, the interior plastics were of such a poor quality and fit, looked as though each piece was designed separately and never destined to be all put together in the same vehicle.
The paintwork was appalling (his was the lurid yellow), in places it almost looked white! The lacquer was peeling off all over the bodywork.
The ugly body-kit was badly fitted, considering it was a factory fit.
The only redeeming feature of this truly awful car was that it was fairly nippy.
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