Comments: 1-15, 16-20
The engine and transmission seized up after pulling out of the dealership. I had to get it fixed and the dealership made me pay for it.
While pulling on to the highway my 13" wheel fell off. I put on a doughnut that was flat and drove it off the highway. While taking the offramp my door fell off seriously injuring my girlfriend who dumped me after I bought this car. I brought my car back to the dealership asking for my money back but they didn't give it to me.
Buying a Hyundai Accent is the biggest mistake of my life. They have no pickup and poor handling. When I get going anything over 10 km the car vibrates and makes me feel sick. I am embarrassed to drive in it since everybody makes fun of me.
I'm lucky if it starts in the morning. I got an emmissions test and I failed.
The door fell off? The wheel fell off? I doubt they sold you a car like that, considering I've got an Accent and NEVER had a problem with it. I guess you must have gotten that thing at a chop shop.
The engine and transmission seized up after pulling out of the dealership? I had to get it fixed and the dealership made me pay for it?
For a new car???? In warranty??? You certainly aren't telling the full story....
My Hyundai is the most reliable car I've had in my years on the road. It's not the best car I've driven but for value for it's very competitive.
Do you mind informing us readers how you managed to put on a "flat" donut tire, when the original wheel fell off??? That's a cute trick.
I think the truth is being stretched a little bit here!!!
I think you're pulling the wool over our eyes! I've heard of better cars in the scrapyard. Engines/transmissions do not just fail. Wheels and doors do not just fall off.
I've owned many Hyundais in the past. Not one of them has suffered any electrical or mechanical failures, and the dealer service has been second to none.
I thought only clowns cars behaved like that. Sounds like this owner works in the circus!
I drive an Accent 1.3 auto. I have a few niggles:
- Economy is crap, 30mpg at best, 20 when driving fast.
- Engine has to be thrashed to achieve a decent turn of speed.
-Windows are difficult to wind down.
- Engine is noisy.
BUT THE CAR IS GREAT ON THE WHOLE! Good performance in kickdown, good handling, zero oil consumption and 100% reliable!
I think this guy's whole story is full of bunk. A) if the engine and tranny seized, the warranty would cover it along with the door etc. I think he was just a person with some twisted vendetta.
I actually clicked on your 'review'. Be funny somewhere else. Don't waste people's time.
My dad has a '91 excel that we restored and use for drag race (import class) and I have to say that NOT EVEN A SINGLE SCREW FELL OF THE CAR.!!!
Or did you use Crazy Glue to hold the Door..???
This guy is full of crap. I just bought a new accent and I love the damn thing. I put on a muffler and a plain old intake and I have enough pickup. I can put my e brake on and make both tires smoke for as long as I want to. I love this little car. It is fast enough to keep up with a civic Hx.
My friend owns a hyundai pony and I really couldn't recommend them. Hyundai seem to be 15-20 years behind the game and the cars look cheap. Personally I think hyundai's fall into the same category as skoda, lada and proton. Haven't hyundai allied themselves with that other cheap marque... Kia?!
Someone talked about a pony! I had that car. I have smoked Honda's and you name it. I just pressed the gas and brake and no one would believe the smoke show that just happened! Hyundai are number 1!!!
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I don't think anyone seriously thinking of purchasing a new Hyundai Accent should take this review into consideration. Some elements of the review seem fabricated.
Is there any true helpful posts rather than from some twit with a mouse to click? We own a 1999 Accent, it's not perfect, no car is.. But it's a great car for winter etc.. -45, no blockheater, she starts everytime.
Door fell off? come on.. probably a Chev lover who doesn't have a life.. not dissin Chevs, I like all cars :)
My dad had a 87 accent which gave him good gas mileage and was a very reliable car and was a mountain goat in 6inchs of snow which he had for 14yrs. The biggest and only major problem was the heater core. He traded it in for a 2001 accent. He and his son are disappointed in the noisy tyranny and the gear box. Could you Steve or someone in the nohow suggest a long lasting header with a reasonable price? He's sorry he didn't buy the GS model after realizing it isn't peppy enough. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank You.