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Used 1996 Hyundai Accent Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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3.5 out of 5 stars

They don't make them like they used to!

KWest, 04/17/2002
1996 Hyundai Accent GT 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Miss my 95

Traci, 02/16/2005
1995 Hyundai Accent L 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I had purchased my 95 accent as my first car with 100 thousand miles already on it. I spent a grand on it and I probably put about 500 into it total over the span of 2 years. With almost 60 thousand miles added I only had one problem, a screw bent in the clutch. I trusted the car with my life and I now have a 2004 hyundai accent and I am constantly comparing it to my old car. I recommend this car for anyone who wants a cheap car to get around. The only problem was the crank windows, nothing a little elbow grease couldn't handle though, I was buff at the end of the 2 years.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

LOVE IT, WOULD BUY ANOTHER TOMORROW

geewiz26, 09/15/2002
1995 Hyundai Accent L 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great mileage. Had to replace the alternator around 130,000. Replaced clutch and transmission around 96,000, but mine had only 75,000 warranty so I paid, but it wasn't a lot of money. MY window was sticky too, the more time went on the harder it was to crank it up, then finally it dropped inthe door, but I took it to the local windshield/glass store and they put it back on the track for $25. Outside of that no other problems with car. Paid 9475 for it, and have put about $1000 in it. Not including tires/brakes. Have only had to put one set of brakes onthe car and I have 147000 miles onthe car.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Little problems, Little car

izzy85, 01/03/2004
1995 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my first car and it has proved to be a good one. I love how tight it takes corners and easily fits into cramped spaces. When I first purchased it it would run really slow and had a hard time going from first to second but I later found out I needed new spark plugs and a new starter (cheap!) So now with the regular maint. she runs great!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Fun Runaround

renfnl, 03/25/2004
1995 Hyundai Accent L 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is a great car, especially in ways you would not think...like performance, very sure footed, and ample power. However a bit uncomfortable if you intend to leave town with it.

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