2007 Hyundai Accent Consumer Discussions Page 7

2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift

Re: 2007 Hyundai Hatch and 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift [backy]

Written by: tjw1308 on Oct 04, 2006 10:01 AM

"Based on available data, I think you are over-exaggerating the risk associated with buying an Accent vs. a Yaris." Please show me where I described it as anything but more risk? Which even you admit... I guess you over-exaggerate too then lol... Even your own estimate of resale cuts in the direction of the YARIS for most people. If you drive less than 10k per year, ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Hyundai Hatch and 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift [tjw1308]

Written by: backy on Oct 04, 2006 09:49 AM

Corporate reliability record - yes. I thought we were agreed on that way back? As for the Yaris' predicted reliability record, I'm not sure I am smarter than CR in making predictions there. One would think the new Yaris would be reliable, but then there have been some interesting glitches on the new Camry, and an upsurge in problems and recalls in general on Toyotas ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Hyundai Hatch and 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift [backy]

Written by: tjw1308 on Oct 04, 2006 09:11 AM

With regards to my "quote" you said: "There is plenty of data to draw conclusions about the reliability of Hyundais improving over the past few years" Pretty clear you wanted to make it seem like I had said Hyundai hadn't improved... but whatever... I did look at that CR. Do you understand how it works? Consumer Reports publishes all of the data they have available ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Hyundai Hatch and 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift [tjw1308]

Written by: backy on Oct 04, 2006 06:41 AM

I never said that you said Hyundai never improved. As you what you imply from what I said, I can't help you there. ECHO (old-gen Yaris) vs. Accent? Yikes. If it's changing (Hyundai being as reliable, or even close to for that matter, Toyota), it hasn't happened yet. I guess you didn't look at that CR report. It shows the latest reliability rating for the last-generation ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Hyundai Hatch and 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift [backy]

Written by: tjw1308 on Oct 03, 2006 08:38 PM

When you imply that the sentence you quoted was me saying Hyundai had never improved, yes, I think it was CLEARLY a mis-quote. Watch, here's a quote of yours: "You and everyone else can read as well as I can." Wow? Really? Seems like there was more to what you were saying there... but what do I know? But on to less trivial things... Yes, we DO poke fun at Hyundai's history. ... Read More...

Re: 2007 Hyundai Hatch and 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift [tjw1308]

Written by: backy on Oct 03, 2006 08:22 PM

How could I have mis-quoted you when I quoted you verbatim--copied/pasted your exact text? You and everyone else can read as well as I can. But yes, there are games being played here re quotes. Maybe you are very proud of your Yaris. I wouldn't say I am or have been very proud of any car I've owned. I'm proud of my children; that's another thing entirely. I have had a ... Read More...

Re: Pros and cons [tjw1308]

Written by: backy on Oct 01, 2006 04:52 PM

I accept that you define predicted reliability as you stated. I think that it's more reasonable though to measure predicted reliability based on the actual car. So if a car is totally redesigned, as the Accent and Yaris hatches were for 2007, I think that has to be taken into account. Which is what CR does when it reports on predicted reliability for cars. Note that ... Read More...

Re: Pros and cons [tjw1308]

Written by: backy on Oct 01, 2006 03:30 PM

I'm not sure how you are predicting reliability for the Accent hatch, since it's a brand-new design. Not even Consumer Reports has taken a shot at predicting reliability for it yet. Maybe they realize that because it's a new design, and the reliability of Hyundais has improved with each new generation, they should wait until they have some data to make a prediction. ... Read More...

Hyundai Accent Tire and Wheel Questions

Re: 2007 Accent bolt patterns [kicker364]

Written by: backy on Sep 29, 2006 06:24 AM

I don't know, but I can think of a couple good sources to get an answer: * The Parts Manager at your local Hyundai dealer. If he/she doesn't know, try the Service Manager. * A place that specializes in wheels, such as Tire Rack or Discount Tire. I think 10 minutes of research will get you a definitive answer. Read More...

Honda Fit v. Hyundai Accent

Re: Accent shifting [backy]

Written by: backy on Sep 10, 2006 00:59 PM

OK, I found the answer to my question. Hyundai is making a B&M sport shifter available as a dealer-installed option on the 2007 Accent hatchback, along with many other accessories such as a cold air intake and strut tower brace. I expect this was the shifter mentioned in the Automobile Magazine video clip (the cold air intake and strut tower brace were mentioned ... Read More...