Advantages: Amazingly cheap for what you get. Disadvantages: Electric window switches in middle of car.
I bought my Hyundai Accent MVi in October 1998. It was the lovely "vivid yellow" colour which drew me to the car - which was extremely different until the Micra, Punto and Megane all came out in yellow! The spoiler on the back with built-in brake-light not only looks excellent, but is a great security feature (now nearly every new car comes with a high level brake light!).
The MVi has excellent brakes (twin disk front brakes) and corners and handles ... ...mine for 11 grand) as Hyundai were just trying to break into the UK market and were throwing incentives out to potential customers - I even got asked if I wanted leather seats in mine for no extra cost!
I have had no reliability problems and even if I had, I received a free 3 year service card and warranty with my sales package so I would not have paid for any servicing anyway.
Thank God I have never had a car crash so I cannot give an opinion ...
PHickman 12.04.2001
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Advantages: Newer models are more comfortable and reliable Disadvantages: Still not as comfortable as any of the French cars
...I buy but a 2002 Hyundai Accent. Yes, over time, Hyundai has improved this product vastly. So below, please find my original review, and my updates - which I have marked with the following symbol § to make it clear that this is the updated part.
(By the way, the original title to this review was: They should pay ME to drive this car) My husband has now had two of these cars issued to him from work. The first was a 1997 and now we have a 1998. Believe ... ...fixing this. What even Hyundai are unable to do is teach my son how to lift his foot off the pedal while driving!
Conclusion:
Even with the few pluses, I really hate driving this car. Since it was and is free, I can't complain too much about it. But if you asked me if I would buy one, my answer would be: They couldn't pay me enough to take one home!
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
§ - I'm totally changing my tune here. I no longer hate ...
TheChocolateLady 20.08.2002 (13.06.2005)
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...I currently own a Hyundai Coupe 1.6 (see the review on the Ciao site). My car recently went in for a service so I had the misfortune of a Hyundai Accent MVi as a courtesy car.
While my Coupe isn’t the most luxurious and awe-inspiring car on the road, the Accent MVi really left my feeling like I was driving an old Lada!
On the plus side the car had a fairly good acceleration up to 50 mph, however when I got the car on the M62 and started to drive ... ...started to shake. My journey to Leeds was one hell of a boneshaker! Somebody definitely needs to take a look at the suspension on this model. Another side affect of this poor suspension is the horrendous noise that roars through the flimsy chassis.
The interior of the car is undeniably cheap, from the chrome effect plastic facia to the nasty cloth on the seats and the awkwardly sized steering wheel.
The Stereo was sub standard and there was nowhere ...
SmartRich 02.09.2001
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Advantages: sporty look, fun to drive, cheap to insure Disadvantages: electrics can go wrong, underrated!
...fell in love with a hyundai accent 1.5 MVI. its got so many good points! firstly the only way i can describe the drive is fun! a 1.5 MVI dual overhead cam engine in a big small car! its so fun to drive its unbelieveable. change gear at the right times and you'll suprised at the intial accleration from them! not to forget the shorter change gearbox for quicker gear changes and the fun learning to drive round roundabouts, i still havent conquered this ... ...and windscreen wiper controls are opposite as the cars from japan, it took me a little while to get used to this much to the amusement of other drivers while i sprayed my windscreen and wiped them to let people out at junctions! another thing is to make sure that the clutch was changed if you buy a 2001 model, these were called back a few months after production for a clutch replacement due to problems. not all 2001 accents made it back for the replacement ...
amyloveys 30.08.2008
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Advantages: Affordable, Reliable, Gas Saver Disadvantages: Low Power, Small Tires(bummpy ride)
...I don't own a new Hyundai Accent, but I own a 1997 Hyundai Accent, and I'm sure they only get better from there. I bought my car used, with 60k miles. I've had it for about 12k miles. I have enjoyed my time with this affordable vehicle. I first purchased the vehicle for its looks, cost, and that they are well known gas savers. The engine runs good, has a slight pinging noise, but I've noticed it on many other newer cars. I've had a slight problem ... ...almost unnoticable. The only time it is apparent is when it's really low and the car starts jerking into gear. Besides that, it's great. I've gotten up to 40 or so mpg on the freeway and about 28mpg on surface streets. The tires create a little bit of a bumppy ride...Bigger tires would help give a smoother ride. There is a mysterious rattling with the hatchback window which is a major disadvantage, but that could be from previous use. Another flaw, ...
PunkGurl 24.02.2003
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I bought this car about a year ago it has just had its first MOT with me and had no repair work required. Mine is 5 years old now and has full service history.
Really great looking car, goes very quickly (0-60 in 10s) especially good on space and fun to drive compared with a corsa or other hatchback. Is better than an escort because it is so much cheaper to insure!
The car sounds sporty and has really good handling. It boasts electric windows, ... ...of course!). for the price you can pick these up for that is really good.
The only nad thing is that some people might say it looks a bit cheap inside, but personally i really like the gear stick and steering wheel looks, the dash is very plain and plastic but to be honest no one really cares!
If you are looking for a first car that will last you until you have a few years no claims, then this is the car for you. It is very nippy, can break the ...
jimbobiv 15.06.2006
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Advantages: Cheap, reliable, different, fun to drive Disadvantages: bad image, hard to mod if thats your thing, terrible clutch
...i saw my mothers red hyundai accent 1.3 i was horrified mainly due to the colour and the fact it was a hyundai this was back in the 90's when cars where still round and not square 96 i believe. Hyundai or not i was still going to drive it and when i did oh yeah it was a fun right and the engine at the time was the highest bhp compared to similar engine sizes. I then decided to buy my own but why have the 1.3 for just a few hundred more green ones ... ...bought it yellow for only 2500 with only 28000 on the clock best bargian of my life (to date) i love this car have since driven other cars including a 2 litre 306 a 1.6 and 2 litre corolla corsas clios fiestas and all that tat but none compare to my hyundai.
the ride is smooth the brakes are ace the engine puts out enought power to wave good buy to most of the other hatchbacks on the road. The overall outside look of the car is lovely it looks aggresive ...
Guybrush82 18.08.2005
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Advantages: Cheap Disadvantages: Cheaply made, Poor Quality, Not economic, Expensive parts
...a big spoiler, 16 inch hyundai coupe wheels, stainless steel exhaust, side skirts, large bonnet vent, looked like a subaru impreza... However you get what you pay for, mine was £950, the barrels in the locks had pretty much work out, sometimes i had to gain access through the boot, when i got it home i noticed the rocker gasket had gone and it was leaking oil, the electric window motors were very temperamental, the body work was very cheap and had ... ...very expensive.
This car is a good car, it has a lot of nice features, unfortunately it appears to have been constructed by some sort of korean cow boy... ive seen ones with the engine completely worn out at 70,000 miles, the bodies on them are terrible, the paint doesnt appear to be very well attached and this leaves great opportunities for rust. Nice features include electric mirrors, and an automatic aerial, there appeared to be two switches ...
veilsidemonkey 09.06.2004
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Advantages: Looks good, Alloy Wheels Disadvantages: No ABS
...has a 2 litre. Hyundai have sorted thier engines so they tick over like a dream. It comes in a wide variety of colours and the MVI comes with alloy wheels as standard. One of the down sides is no ABS. Fuel consumption is fair, that is proberly down to the way i drive.
The other thing that anoys me is the electric window switches are in the centre console, not really the best place for them. The cabin is a soft padded type material, nice to touch.
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BigFella 18.08.2000
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Advantages: It's Small Disadvantages: None that I can think of
I bought this car in May 2000. I bought it because of its cost, petrol consumption, size and features. At an average of 33 mpg it is an around town car. The power steering is excellent for parking and with driver's air bag I feel safer when driving. Has a brilliant stereo with a generous 18 pre-set stations with anti theft. Very nice and comfortable interior with incredibly large boot space. Central locking is a very nice feature to have along with ...
grimwades 11.07.2000
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Advantages: Cheap and economical, comfertable ride, excellent after sales help. Disadvantages: None
I have a Hyundai Accent Diesel which is now 4 and a half yrs old and has done 36,000 miles. It developed a problem whenin if I started it from cold then waited one minute and switch the engine off it would not rev any higher than tick over.
Richmond Hyundai at Portsmouth diagnosed the problem by showing me that a lever arm attatched to the fuel governer was sticking. After checking that my servicing record was up to date, (even though it was not ... ...free of charge.
I am very satisfied with the car and service from Hyundai, including returning my umbrella that I had left in the free loan car. Oh incidently I paid an optional £10 insurance so that I would have nothing to pay for any damage to the loan car, which I also considered to be very reasonable. ...
numskill 03.05.2007
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Advantages: cheap, fuel efficient, great for cities Disadvantages: uncomfortable on long drives
I have had my Excel (Accent equivalent) for quite a few years now and absolutely love it!
Yes its cheap, does not have the same extras and comforts as the luxury cars, but the price reflects this! This is a nippy, fun car (if you have the sports options), great for around towns!
A 1.5 fuel injected engine, 5 speed manual, metallic green, tinted windows and mag wheels, for a bargain basement price.
In the years I have been driving this car, the ... ...airconditioning belt....no major outlays! Compare this to a friend who bought a mercedes and is now living on baked beans because of the upkeep charges! ;-)
If you are not affected by the "snob factor" of buying a particular brand of car, want a small car then try the Hyundai! ...
caileag_au 17.04.2003
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