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Fun small car, but loud!
reddotblackdot, 05/15/2010
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used in 2005, and therefore all the 'warranties' on it were void. it had 30,000 miles. It now has 92,000 and the transmission blew out. It is a $2,000 repair as the whole transmission needs to be replaced. That is almost the worth of the whole car so I am just going to buy another car. It is not a bad car, it is small and that is what i like. It is also quite zippy, i think, however it costs me $22 to fill up and i have to fill it up about every week and a half. I have a 20 min. ride to work from where i live. So you do the math. It is a good used car but i wouldn't pay too much for it.
Tiny and Perfect
Tiana, 03/09/2006
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got this car in Feb. when if first started to snow. It really was easy to drive in all types of weather. This is a great first car. And for all shorter people (like myself) its easier to see then some other bucket seat cars! I love this car!
not to bad
tom434, 04/05/2002
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
great gas milage the rides not bad for a small car and the price was great considering toyota,honda and such wanted much more for basically the same thing.The engine performs well it has alot of zip manuvers well doesnt strain a bit even in the mountains.
Energizer Bunny
parmelade, 07/21/2009
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
...keeps going and going.... I love my little Hyundai, bought it new in 2001. It has saved me tons in gas over the years and has never once broken down. At 135,000 miles and 8 years old, I am now reluctantly selling it to my son. I will miss its peppy style and easy parking. The fold-down hatchback trunk holds so much, I will have to borrow it from my son the next time I rent 2 banquet tables and 12 chairs, which fit in it just fine. I am glad my Hyundai is staying in the family.
awesome car!! I love it!!!
Synka, 10/07/2005
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have never had a problem with my Accent. I commute back and forth to school, and this car does the trick. I have left it stock, except for some changes to the interior. This car is also used for drag racing, in which it does pretty well. It is consistent, as well as responsive. Like I said, this a great car, for a great price. And that's not even mentioning the fuel economy!
Proud Hyundai owner
erikgonzalez90, 12/19/2009
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I owned a few older Hyundai's and they were crap before 99' I got my 01 accent and I love it, I get my usual oil change I had bought it from the original owner at 96,000 I have put 10,000 miles since aug of 09 it has good power with the a/c off, fuel up with less than 25, it takes the abuse I throw at it, recommend Hyundai for life, at 107,000 the serpentine belt squeaks
great car at great price
ozhan akman, 09/18/2002
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is excellent. Affordable, reliable and a great warranty.
Reliable, safe
Survivor, 01/26/2005
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the car new and kept up with maintenance religiously. The car has never not started and I live in a place where it gets REALLLLY COLD! Gas mileage is good, ranging from 30-36 depending upon the brand of gas. The body dents easily and the interior is ugly. Enough room for things like cups, napkins, etc, but no room for cell phone on dash/console. Car handles well in the snow with four studded snow tires. With the all-season tires, it slides easily. I was involved in a roll over accident in this car and walked away with only a small scratch. The windshield was all shattered, but didn't cave in at all. The accident was not due to the car, it had to do with the weather.
The Mighty Mouse!
Tyson, 03/27/2019
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had 2 of these cars and my wife has had another, 3 total. We absolutely love them! I have never felt more safe in a car. My wife had a rollover and walked away with only a small cut. They just keep going... if you stay on top of the timing belt replacement. That is the Achilles heel of this car. I have taken my accent on roads most would not take their 4x4 trucks on. It isn't pretty, but it keeps going. I live on a 12 mile dirt road and the car handles it better than my truck. Can not say enough good things about this car. I have had to change the timing belt, shocks, alternator, and clutch on this car. Has over 210,000 miles on it now. I did have to cut out some of the seat cushion to fit in a bit better. I am 6'0" tall but have a very long upper body.
- Performance
- Comfort
great car for the money
dashingwave, 07/29/2008
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for almost 7 years and its been very reliable. The only repairs : the power steering pump had to be replaced and the exhaust pipe was replaced. I think the power steering pump went because I turned the wheel a lot after the car was turned off ( turned to put the crook lock on ) . Other then these repairs and normal maintenance, I've had no trouble with this car. Starts up everyday and runs great. And its still under warranty 7 years after I bought the car in 2001 . You can't beat Hyundai's warranty ! If you buy an old car , check to make sure the timing belt is good. If the timing belt breaks it'll ruin your engine and cost you at least $1500 to repair.
The Best Car Ever
Valerie, 12/02/2008
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I came from a Mercedes to a Hyundai. My car had 6 miles when I purchased it. It now has 228,000+ and I have EVERY original engine part. Only changed the timing belt and brakes and did my oil change every 3000 miles. My car has NEVER broken down on me or ran out of gas. She has been 100% reliable to me! My tranny just went and YES....I am putting a new one in. I know the car and trust it. It's worth it to me. So if anyone is thinking about getting one....just make sure you change your oil ON time EVERY time its suppose to get changed. I love my Hyundai Accent and when I decide to get another it will be the Hyundai Azera.
It's a great little car. :)
Halle, 04/29/2009
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've only been driving the car myself for two years, but it's been our daily driver [and through hell and back it's been] for 8 years as of this september. The only major thing we've ever had to replace is the transmission which went one day in the winter a couple years back. Other than that, the car has had such minimal maintenance done to it since we're unable to afford to pay a mechanic when we should be buying food. Times are tough but we're still only paying about 11-13$ to fill it up from being 3/4ths empty. I have a lot of dream-cars, but I wouldn't trade this one for any of them. Not only do I really like it enough not to give it up easily, I always beat my friend's V6 up big hills.
little money and a good reliable car
Zach, 05/29/2005
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This hyundai accent i got for $5400 cash with 30k miles. My dad got this for me as a gift, so I can get to and from northern illinois to indianapolis. 4 hour trips, the trip alone there and back is 550 miles. I can do the trip for just 40 bucks. (50 if you include chicagos ridiculous toll rates) great car, just dont hit the gas at 60 otherwise you will hear and feel the transmission.(not suggested. Keep the plugs and wires fresh, oil changes, and get fresh tires every 25k and the car rides smooothly. I've kept up with high speed traffic on I-65 going just over 100mph. I am 5'9 200 lbs and the car is fairly comfortable with the armrest. Get a 25 dollar cd player for your tape deck. KEEPER!!!
Much more than you'd expect for the $
mcmfb, 07/11/2004
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car has been great. The only headache I've had with it was caused by a service tech error. I got 90m on it now. It had a small oil leak about 10m ago but it was covered under the warranty. Suggestion to future Hyundai buyers. Dont get the EXTENDED bumper to bumper warranty. Use that $ instead to do the scheduled maintenance.
Very impressed
n8d1, 03/13/2003
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well I bought this car used for a comuter car, with only 12,500 miles on it for only $6900. It has been very good on gas mileage (about 30/gal) and get about 250 mi/tank (only 8+ gal). Very peppy with the 5-speed and has lots of features I didn't expect from one of the least expensive cars on the market...even the stripped down model I bought. I am very pleased with it and will most likely keep it untill it dies, which will be 10yrs/100,000 mi. or more...
accent
kim, 07/30/2006
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good handling, not alot of road noise like in alot of small 4 cylinders. Drove by 6foot 250lb husband for 4 years in confort. Passed to son in 2005. Very few repairs only regular maint. Safety, safety, safety. Was back into by a cement truck once with very little damage. Also, total when my 18 year old son T-boned a ford explorer driven by a 15yr old who ran a stop sign. There were 3 people in the accent, all with only minor scrathes or bumps. My son had back injuries, but nothing the accent could have prevented. The car with stood the impact unbelievablily. The dash, stirring column, glove box, nothing came in on them. This was a 45 mph impact and the car proved capible to with stand.
Good little car
Phil, 09/16/2006
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my Accent in May 2006 as a replacement car after I wrecked my cheap (price-wise) Aveo and got about $4,000 insurance from it. I did not expect the interior quality and engine reliability to be so good for a cheap, 5 year old car with 85,000 miles on it. With the 5-speed manual, it is a fun, peppy little car to drive and it delivers exceptional gas mileage. I average from 34-38 mpg combined city and highway driving. I never have any problems with the car. The only thing I notice is the brakes are kind of lou and I've even had them looked at, but it doesn't really bother me that much because they still stop the car well. I would recommend it over any 2001 Cavalier or the equivalent
Excellent little car for money
Rick Kanehl, 02/15/2007
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I drive about 75 miles per day to work and love my accent. My only trouble is that the transmission went out at 80k.
its a good car
elisha, 04/11/2008
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The accent is a good car. I got it at 102,000. Now I have 108,000ms on it. So far its ok. Not the best car. Hondas are much better. I've only had it a short time and I think the trans is going the people that had it before me really did a number on it. Drive it right its fine and the gas mileage is great it takes like $13 to put a half a tank in that bad boy.
good car
Sheri, 05/11/2008
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent car, good gas mileage, did regular oil changes but did not have to do much else maintence wise. Very reliable, only reason to trade it in was my kids turned into teenagers with long legs needed bigger car with more room, but now that I am a mom and my kids are moved out of the home gone off to college I am now in 2008 going back to the accent 4 door the 2008 model. Good safe car.
Why?
Mike, 05/19/2008
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
These cars aren't meant for mountain driving, but more for city. Granted it is supposed to hold 5 adults, these adults must be pretty small. It can fit four adults decently and I would not recommend it long agonizing drives like when I would have to drive from Arizona to California. (Those were long trips!!) We bought the thing with 100K miles on it, but after putting 5K on it the tranny died and it was stuck that way. (No money for repairs.) We lived in a valley so... mountainous driving this car doesn't like! But anyways, if you live in L.A. or New York and put few miles on it daily and baby the thing, it is a decent automobile.
Great Car till 84,000 Mile Mark!!!!
xphyscokittenx, 07/21/2009
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car gave me little problems at first bought it at 30,000 miles then at 80,000 the speed sensor went and then at 84,000 the whole transmission went could not reverse only go forward cost me 23000 to fix !! Cars should not die this early and in addition the body of the car is so weak that the littlest bump will destroy the body of your car, not safe in more serious accidents im sure.. things begin to fall apart quickly on this little car .. great new .. not great used. Plus Hyundai service department was rude and offered no sympathy that my car died so early even though they promise it will last till 140,000
Lemon
HyundaiLemon, 07/26/2003
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this car into the dealer 30 times and 50 some days for 5 problems. The Service stinks.
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T.J. Kahler, 12/07/2004
2001 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
It has no power. It has like 105 horses and you also can find hardly any racing parts for it if you go to a part store.