2003 Hyundai Accent GS (3 door)

[OPGForce]

What are your thoughts on this car? Pros & Cons. Is it a good deal or not???

Here are some specs:

Engine: 4-Cylinder Inline SOHC-12 Valve (1.5L)
HP: 90hp @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 96 ft./lbs. @ 3000 RPM
Weight: 2255 lbs.
Mileage: 37 mpg / 43mpg (City/Hwy)
MSRP: $12,395 (5-speed)

http://www3.telus.net/7thgencivic/accent.jpg

[4wheeldrift]

$12k for the most basic of transportation is not all that bad. Definetly NOT an enthusiasts vehicle though.

[Stratus_Power]

I think Hyundai is getting better and better! the new Elantra GT HB looks pretty good to be.. exterior design that is

[szw]

I like the elantra GT quite a bit. I *may* have considered one if the price were lower. Too expensive for a hyundai still.

As for the original question, I'd take one over a cavailer or sunfire anyday..if that were the choice.

[[GaGe]]

2003's are 104 HP, and are $14,875 obo. :thumbsup:

[GTS Jeff]

sure its great, if u consider replacing all your braking components twice a month to be the norm...

[OPGForce]

Originally posted by Jeff TYPE R
sure its great, if u consider replacing all your braking components twice a month to be the norm...

Have you personally experienced this before, or did you hear this from someone?

[buh_buh]

Originally posted by Jeff TYPE R
sure its great, if u consider replacing all your braking components twice a month to be the norm...
that's what a warranty's for.

For around $150/month for a lease, its a great deal as a winter car if you plan on keeping it for 3 or 4 years (or however long the lease term is)

[boi-alien]

headlights look kind of cavalier-ish

[hjr]

They are good cars and they are supposed to be quite un-braking of parts. So i have hear. And if some shiz does go down they have one of the best warrenties in the biz. Dont get one for tuning, but for driving they are great.

[szw]

I drove an older model (2000-2001?) for a week as a rental car. Seemed pretty solid, nice fit and finish. Granted it wasn't luxurious, but it wasn't cheap either.

[Stratus_Power]

yeh i drove a 01' for about 3 weeks when the stratus was in the shop.. a pretty decent car to go around with.. good value I think

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by OPGForce


Have you personally experienced this before, or did you hear this from someone?

i know a few people with hyundais and ive been in their cars before. brake problems seem to be a reoccurring theme with those cars. mostly warped rotors and very distressing sounds when braking..

Originally posted by buh_buh

that's what a warranty's for.
u gota be kidding. warranty is not a substitute for poor build quality.

[T5_X]

Originally posted by buh_buh

that's what a warranty's for.

For around $150/month for a lease, its a great deal as a winter car if you plan on keeping it for 3 or 4 years (or however long the lease term is)

I don't know if they've changed thier ways, but a few years ago my aunt had an elantra and things ALWAYS went wrong with it. Whenever they'd take it in, the vast majority of the time they'd say "warrenty doesn't cover that"
I'm with jeff on this one, I'd MAYBE trust a 4 cyl tibby, nothing else at this point as the data is shaky. If you want a solid cheap car, you can't go wrong with an echo as a reliable daily driver.

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by buh_buh

that's what a warranty's for.


And when the warranty expires? Most people dont have the time to take their cars to the dealers every month.

For that price range, you could get a cavalier and i'm willing to bet it's much better than a hyundai. You could also get a Toyota Echo for around the same price.

Those are the last cars I would consider...Too many problems with them.