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Good and Cheap
clauwolf, 12/21/2002
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I bought my Hyundai Accent because of the Great price and fuel mileage and I have been so happy with it.My only complaint is a little more room.The car comes loaded,I couldn't beleave the extras that came with it for the price.Plus the car not only gets great fuelmileage but my boyfriend says its fun to drive and I agree.
GREAT VALUE
RTJ, 02/23/2004
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great option for someone looking to get from point A to B with good reliability and mileage! Let's be honest, I have to rank this car average or below in interior/exterior design, fun to drive, performance. BUT, that is not why I bought it! Reliable, good mileage, not stunning features/performance/design, but it gets job done and very well for the price paid.
Good Car
wenixonii, 02/27/2004
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
For anyone who maybe skeptical about buying a Hyundai Accent, don't be. I have had this car a year now, very good car, excelent gas mileage and I absolutely love it. Plus to top it all off, I didn't spend 25,000 for a brand new car.
Darla is a champ!
jpedlhuber, 03/24/2010
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for the last 5 years and hand loved every day. I nicknamed her "Darla" after taking it out to Colorado for the second time. It did great on all of those mountain roads and even handled well in the snow. I really think that driving it is very comfortable and it was well worth the money. Mine came "loaded" with A/C, a CD player, and power windows, doors, and locks. I'm only looking to sell it now because my wife doesn't want to learn how to drive stick!
Very Reliable
Steve Oros, 10/15/2008
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am a sales rep on the road doing 65K a year. I bought this car in the fall of 03, and started this job in the fall of 04. I have 280K on this car of which 260K's are from my when I started my new job. This car has been Amazing! I have not had one breakdown or false start. I do all the factory maintenance at the dealership where I bought it, all great people, great service. I still have the original brake pads on the rear wheels!! I bought the car W/O AC but when I got my job I had it installed, along with deep tint, and cruise control (need for the long drives!) I am going to put 400K on this car and then get another one!!! Well worth the money.
Great reliable car, yes reliable
KD, 02/04/2009
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this car as a cheap commuter car and figured we would maybe get 100k from it. Well at 120k now and still going strong. Only issue was lost a crankshaft sensor around 90k and one battery but that was it. Regular fluid changes and the car is happy. Still get around 34 MPG.
WHY SPEND .20 TO .30 DEPRECIATION PER MI
GUMBALLMIKE, 08/31/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I PITTED SEVERAL LOCAL DEALERSHIPS INTO AN EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLAR NEW CAR LOADED WITH OPTIONS! IF I KEEP THIS CAR THROUGH THE 100,000 MI WARRANTY IF SPENT JUST .08 PER MI IN DEPRECIATION....NOT TO MENTION THE ADJUSTMENT AFTER RESALE.....THESE NUMBERS STACK UP TO MAJOR SAVINGS OVER THE COMPETITION!!!!!
The price is right
tandbwms, 07/30/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This my second Accent. I've also owned a '96 model which I got rid of in favor of a Mitsubishi Eclipse. The Eclipse was turned back in at lease end and instead of paying high loan payments, I decided to go for price and pick up another Accent. All in all, it's an OK car. It isn't going to WOW you in anything that it does. One day each week and one day each month you'll like the car a little more than others. The day of the week is the gas station stop. I've been getting a steady 34 mpg while kind of beating on the little thing. The day of the month is, of course, loan payment day. The rest of the time, eh, it's OK.
Black Accent
tkmagone, 08/11/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Pleasant surprise. Engine is very smooth and car has virtually no rattles. Build quality is much better than expected.
Great car
Humbuzz, 02/01/2004
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Las Vegas is full of these things. You'd never guess the price by driving it. Interior is comfy, very nice. Ride is good, handling is safe and predictable. Acceleration is peppy, but weak low end with AC on. Styling takes some getting used to, but I like it. Motor noise is always present but very pleasant; throaty like a sports car. Totally reliable. It was a great decision!
Approach with caution
Jesse, 05/24/2017
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 117K miles on it for $2600 with the hopes of it getting me through 4 years of college. Here I am, about to be a Junior, and I'm back in the used car market. I loved this car when I first bought it. I have the very basic model, manual locks and windows and manual transmission. It was so small and fun to drive and got GREAT gas mileage. However, the repairs were frequent and annoying, from wheel bearings to clutch replacement, leaving me without a car for days (and sometimes weeks) at a time. I've probably put over $2000 into it in 2 1/2 years. Now, at 140K miles, the transmission, rear struts, and timing belt are all giving out and it's just not worth the money anymore. It was a good car when it was doing good, but I would approach this purchase with caution.
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18 and half years and still running!
Accent2003, 01/23/2022
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2003 Accent in May 2003... Still have it Last year a neighbor said to me, Boy you've sure gotten a lot of good use of that car! Yes i have! I had a Hyundai Excel before but it started havng a lot of problems at 60,000, so I traded it for this 2003 Hyundai accent hatchback. It is a hatchback but it looks like a regular car. It holds so much stuff too. I have had to do a lot of repairs, but it keeps plugging away and has over 177,000 miles on it.
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Accent
Hyrumjohnson, 01/10/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this car, small and fun to drive. Cheap and comes with allot of features, plus great warranty.
I came for price, I'll stay for quality.
spitfirexxii, 01/11/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because of the low price. I had just bought a house and traded in my convertible. I was very impressed by the build quality for the low cost. Although obviously there are better built cars, I believe that my $12k car is not one third the quality of a $36k car. Oh, dont forget the best warranty that is available anywhere on planet Earth!!
Great Car, Great Price, Great Warranty
adney4x4, 02/11/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am 6'5" and demand space. The little car has it. I have no problems getting in or out of the vehicle. I got the GT model at the price I expected for a base model car. I have driven it every- day without any problems. I drive 60+ miles a day with a fuel economy of 29mpg at my last fill-up. However, this has increased with every fillup. I am very pleased with the little car. It has good pick up, tons of features, a low sticker price and an awesome warranty.
Hyundai Accent
sjones958, 07/27/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Sales People are very friendly. Price is excellent. The warranty is best available. I received a full tank of gas. The 1st oil change is free. I've never been happier about a new car.
2nd rate car?
zoomzoomgirl, 09/20/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is an excellent 1st car. It has a great warranty, and excellent safety features. However, this car isn't worthy if you plan on buying it, then trading it in after a few years.
exellent for the money!
foreman, 09/27/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Car delivered for the money is incredible. Car and company very underated in motor world, but things are changing due to high quality. Alote more car for the money than Civic.
my accent
marktee, 09/28/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After owning a Toyota I dont feel this car quite measures up but it certainly qualifies as adequate in this price range.
Forget the Mini Cooper
tsky, 10/11/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after looking at all the other models in its class and hands down the Accent GT was the best buy! I have in quartz green and people comment on the cool color everywhere I go. Not to mention the cool white tack like those in the Porche 911 the great warrenty.....I mean all cars lose their appeal after a while, why not have one that looks cool and leaves you money to go have fun...great, great car.
Wonderful
logan , 10/17/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was hesitant about buying this car, but I had read an article in the paper and this car got rave reviews. I have always liked Hyundai but never heard good things about their product. Never the less I bought an Accent anyway and instatnly fell in love. Great dependabilty and great gas mileage, what's not to love.
Great Commuter Car
skierx420, 09/27/2005
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased a 2003 Hyundai Accent base 2 dr. This car is a stripper. It was exactly what we wanted. 2 dr 5 speed. It has a radio and AC. Thats it. This car gets excellent fuel economy. We drive in rual Iowa. This car does well in the snow. We average over 20k miles a year because of our 50+ mile commute. The thing that this car lacks is power at low rpms. Rev it up and it has lots of pep. Hyundai makes use of all the available space and can seat 4 adults in reasonable comfort. The 5 speed makes this car a fun drive. This is my first foreign car and I am impressed with the build quality and the ease of maintaining it. My other car is a full size 89 Dodge RamCharger 4x4.
Best economy car.......hands down!!
JoelP, 02/20/2004
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the BEST economy car on the market....hands down! I replaced my automatic 1998 Accent hatchback with a new, 2003 same model and the improvements made by Hyundai are numerous and welcomed. No more turning off the air-conditioner to pull out on the highway...this Accent has spunky pick-up! The automatic transmission has been improved with the car now shifting/staying in the correct gear. The ride is quiet (okay, the engine could be quieter but hey, it is an economy car remember), smooth and sturdy. Hyundai did a great job on redesigning this Accent from the exterior classy look to its comforable interior. Guess you can tell, I love my Accent!
Great small car
Danielle, 06/04/2006
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my little car! It's great on gas, and very peppy in traffic. It is also easy to park and very manuverable. Smooth ride, but a little loud interior, particularly on the highway.
not great
jsand, 05/15/2004
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is definetly a you get what you pay for kind of car. I have found poor craftsmanship, and it costs more than its major competitors. i would recommend a toyota echo or suzuki forenza anyday to someone in the market for a cheap economy car that isnt that economical.
Really excellent low-end car
ggurr, 04/11/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We *were* a 100% Toyota family until we tried the Accent GSi looking for a 2nd Echo. Our criteria was just the best we could get for the least $$. We considered all the low-end cars: Mazda, Mitsubishi, Honda were too expensive; Kia's still a little on the fringe, North American is still a maintenance problem although the Cavelier/Sunfire powertrain was nice (simple/powerful). The Accent has 2 things that are truly excellent: excellent fit&finish (inside & out) and excellent handling (GSi is sport- tuned). Since the engine will be low- powered when you're buying economy; it's those other two features that can make your day-to-day driving a real pleasure.
Satisfied
Accent fan, 06/27/2007
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got the 5 spd manual 2003 GT model and added the cruise control after the sale for approx. $200. This car has been great, the only problem I had was the muffler corroding, and this was replaced under warranty. With the manual version I don't find any lack of power unless the A/C is on. The car is comfortable and has all of the features that I need in a car. So far I have only driven 48k in the car, but I far prefer it to the Sonata that I also own. Having got the sports version, my only real complaint was the fact that they put 'premium' tires on the car that had very little traction. Driving on snow and even wet streets was difficult until I replaced the tires.
Great Car, Great Price
EFlo, 03/19/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought an Accent GS 2-Door Hatchback over a year go and still no problems. Paid just under $12K including tax, tag, and title, and it's fully loaded. (Auto, CD player, power windows/locks, moonroof, etc.) The seats are comfortable and the arm rest is a great addition. Great everyday car with a smooth ride. Car vibration can get a shaky on the highway after 70+ mph. Engine noise a little loud, but easily drained out by the excellent sound system. Roomy for the driver and front passenger, but a little tight in the back. If you want a new car at an affrodable price, definitely take a look at this car.
BOUGHT IT TODAY
ICEBURG, 06/25/2003
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have just traded in my 2002 Toyota Celica GT for a Hyundai Accent. I basically could not justify paying $500.00 a month for a car (the Celica). I decided to put my money into renovating my home, so I needed to get out of my Celica lease and get into the cheapest car I could find for the value. My wife and I test drove a lot of cars, went to a lot of dealerships, it came down to the echo and the accent. My wife fell in love with the accent so we got it. It was funner to drive and more comfortable than the echo. It is no Celica (I loved that car) but it will be an ok substitute for the next 5 years.
Heart of a lion!
Hyundai Fan, 11/07/2024
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 2003 and the engine is still going strong at 135,000 miles. Unfortunately the suspension is not. It needs new struts and some other work, so I think it’s time for an upgrade. It was the perfect car for my petite frame. Good visibility, I can reach all the controls, the hatchback provides great cargo space, and never broke down and left me stranded in the whole time I owned it. I will miss this car when I replace it.
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great little fellow
mary, 12/03/2005
2003 Hyundai Accent GL 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I may not be able to do 0 to 60 in 10 seconds but car holds its own on highways and feels safe to drive at highway speeds. great on gas especially at $3.33 a gallon it hit last fall.