Used 1998 Hyundai Accent Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Accent, so we've included reviews for other years of the Accent since its last redesign.
Amazing car
andrewts, 10/24/2010
1997 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
In the 70,000 miles since I got the car,(it's at 156,000 at the moment) I've had to fix nothing but an 02 sensor and the timing belt/water pump. It's completely gutless, and not much bigger than a Geo Metro, but I've ranged from 35-42 MPG overall, the turn radius is crazy small, and it fits in any parking space. Plus, tires are dirt cheap. I got Bridgestone tires from Costco for $38 each.
Great Car
Cyrus, 11/17/2002
1997 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
no problems with 100000 miles on it
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100,000+ NO PROBLEMS ! Still Going!!
Drifus, 07/25/2003
1998 Hyundai Accent GSi 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has been no trouble. For less than 5 years old and 100000 + its been great. I have replace tires once, spark plugs once. Regular oil changes. This car has never been serviced other then what was mentioned. I have driven this car hard the whole time. (Shifting at 5500 rpms most of the time) If it can endure me like this car has I call it either a fluke or a great car. This car was in Minnesota for 4 years of its life and was wonderful in the snow.
my second one
sunshinedays, 11/28/2014
1997 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had one in Korea for one year with 285,000 m on it, and tried to kill it before leaving. Couldn't. Having such a good experience with Korean cars, I bought a daewoo matiz (1998?) and drove that 100,000 miles without any incident until the rear axle packed it in. When returning stateside, went looking for a cheap ride, and found my second accent, and grabbed it at 2000$ after it had been cleaned up by a dealer. I have put 130,000 km on it in 3 years and haven't had to do anything except one front bearing. Parts are among the cheapest in the industry and I dont think I would buy anything not Korean for transportation unless I win the lottery. Better than any ford or chev I have owned.
Unbelievable!
John, 06/08/2007
1997 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I read some of the negative reviews about this car, I think I must have linked to the wrong page. I bought this car brand new in 1997 for under 10K. I have driven it hard for 10 years, in all conditions and terrains. It has never once failed me or cost me more than miscellaneous maintenance money. The car handles great and is fun to drive. The interior and exterior look brand new after years, except where a kid hit a left fender playing street hockey. It now burns a little oil, but after 140K miles, it is forgiven.
value for the bucks
santamc, 03/02/2003
1997 Hyundai Accent L 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
huge upgrade from the old "econo-boxes" of the '70's & '80's. biggest difference is the ride; comfortable seats, good suspendtion (sp.). no power steering is tough at times. I have over 135.000 miles on '97 and no oil consumption! good car for the money!
Best car I have owned
ataylor13, 02/15/2014
1997 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I actually got this car from a friend due to my honda breaking down and I needed a car for school and work. It was completely not my style in a car, I would have never been interested in purchasing it before. BUT THEN I realized how amazing this car was after 6 months of owning it and not one problem/issue. Amazing on gas, never had to fix a thing in the car, the most reliable car I have ever owned. Even at 260,000 miles it commuted me 100 miles a day for over 6 months with NO ISSUES.
My First Whip
ace2tyte, 05/25/2008
1997 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Point a to point b... Thats it. Ive owned this car since it first hit the market and as far as maintenance, ive had no problems with it. The interior could be a little softer and the size iz torture. I really don't think tall people are supposed to drive it. No back seat space and barely any trunk space... But it does have good mileage
Great Value Car!
nevadahorn, 06/30/2003
1997 Hyundai Accent L 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Plain and Simple. This is a point A to point B car. No frills... but it's reliability has been tremendous. I have put 76K miles on my Hyundai in 6 years - and I have never had one mechanical problem with the car yet (knock on wood.) While friends have struggled at times with pricier and nicer cars, my Accent just goes and goes. And when you factor in that I paid 8K for it, it's been a great value.
great car
54, 12/03/2002
1997 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love the car so much I have put two of my children into Hyundais. My son has a 2000 Accent and my daughter has a 2001 Accent.