1996 Hyundai Accent Consumer Reviews
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(6 Total Reviews)
Ode to my Hyundai
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Hyundai Accent 2 Dr STD Hatchback
Review
My little car that could. I have had it for almost 8 years from new, drove GREAT! for the first 5 years, had two major repairs after that (when it rains it pours) engine head, and computer went out, but no small problems at all! couldn't bring myself to trade in because no other car could match it for veratility, or gas mileage. I got 33MPG on mixed driving. I will miss you!
Favorite Features
great internal space for apartment hopping when backseat is down, great gas mileage, responsive steering.
Suggested Improvements
really sucky suspension after first year, paint on mirrors and trim suck, needs alittle more HP, and wider tires. Also could be a little larger. just a tad.
A GREAT LITTLE CAR
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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1996 Hyundai Accent 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Have made many trips in the 250 oneway range over the years and never had a problem. Made several 3500 mile oneway trips..had no problems, was comfortable and loved the mileage. Has been virtually NO MECHANICAL problems since buying it new.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
exterior door handles became brittle after several years and snapped off. Repair was EXPENSIVE. Paint on exterior mirrors, front and rear bumpers faded quickly.
1996 model better than new model
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Hyundai Accent 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
This car is excellent for short distant commute. I put 43k on milage on this car since 1996 and still in shiny, new, excellent conditition. Longest drive - Las Vegas, longest single drive without turning off engine - 7 hours. Fuel consumption is excellent - about 37 - 40 on highway (on economy gear option).
Favorite Features
1996 model appearance is much better than the new ones - which I consider SO UGLY! I wonder why Hyundai changed it.
Suggested Improvements
Change the new model back to 1996/97 model or remodel appearances with roomy seats. Have bigger powerful engine with economy fuel consumption. Change most plastic holder inside engine to metal - plastic holders such as spark plug cables/wires are fragile. Introduce wider rims/tyres.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Peppy car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
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1996 Hyundai Accent 4 Dr STD Sedan
Review
Good car that was purchased used with 33K on the odometer. Reliable and dependable on have changed oil, tires, and brakes, regular maintainance.
Favorite Features
The ability to shift off and on overdrive to consume gas around town.
Suggested Improvements
Exterior design is not an eye candy feature.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
They don't make them like they used to!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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1996 Hyundai Accent 2 Dr GT Hatchback
Review
As soon as warrenty ran out, car broke down. 105+ miles on my car, blue book value $800, repairs $1400, and still have 3 payments to go. Disappointed to say the least. 2 mechanics said it's not worth investing the money into for repairs. I did enjoy driving it while it was running, but $9981 is too much of an investment to throw it away after 5 years.
Favorite Features
Pick up and go is great. Excellent gas mileage - averaged 40 mpg. Liked driving while it ran.
Suggested Improvements
Make a car that will last. My dad's truck was built in 1974, paid $4000, has over 200K miles and still drives it. Does anyone make vehicles like that anymore?
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
A solid little car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1996 Hyundai Accent 2 Dr STD Hatchback
Review
Love my Hyundai. Bought this car from the dealer with 7K miles on it and haven't had any major problems. drivers side window mechanisim broke 33 bucks to fix, less than an oil change. Also broke a bolt in the front pass suspension $8 dollar fix. Though its light in the horsepower still a fun little car to drive.
Favorite Features
great styling for an econocar. Great paint it still looks new.
Suggested Improvements
More power. Change the ugly seat fabric. Upgraded floor covering would be a good idea.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
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