Used 2005 Hyundai Accent Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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HyundaiMomma, 07/09/2010
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was just out of college & driving a '05 Ford Escort when I bought the Accent new. I test drove a '05 Elantra & preferred it to the Accent for 2 reasons (smoother shifting & a quieter ride). However the Accent was more affordable on my tight budget. 5 years & 65K miles later, I haven't had to have any work done on it. I've replaced the tires as part of routine maintenance. A few months ago a party driving around 25 mph rear-ended my Accent. Damage was limited to the bumper. Sometimes I feel a little crowded when there is someone else riding in front with me but my son feels comfortable riding in the back. Sharp handling and good breaking - a zippy car that maneuvers tight spaces well
Falling apart, but still only costs $10 to fill up
Karen june, 02/12/2016
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car just under a year ago, and since I've had it there's always been something wrong with it. Tranny slips, all interior lights are out, a/c went out, and burns oil. Just always something wrong. If it wasn't for the gas mileage I would give it away. Paid a good price, but wasn't told how much was wrong with it. Driving it was a lot of fun before the tranny really started to slip. And a/c blew snowflakes before it went out. I hate stock radios so I have my own radio and 6x9's in it.
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125,000+ miles and still going strong!
Rick, 11/21/2016
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new as a commuter car in 2005. Paid $7750 and I was hoping it would last until I retired. It did -- plus another 10 years, and still going strong. It is a "basic" car, a cassette deck, a small back seat, small wheels and a few other disadvantages, but hey, a "simple" car is what I wanted! In 11 years it has had exactly TWO non-maintenance service calls. One was the previous mechanic's fault and the other was a "check engine light" which resulted in a minor adjustment. That's ALL! I listed the MPG as "35" but, on the highway, the mileage has flirted with 40! It has plenty of pep on the road, too. I got through college on VW Bugs and this is the modern equivalent. Not fancy, but this car has been extremely reliable and I almost consider it a member of the family!!
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Awesome little car!
Shawna, 02/28/2016
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my car used in 2008 with 35k miles on it. It is now 2016 and I'm still driving it with 286,000 miles on it! I love my car! There have been some fixes here and there- I had to replace both front axles a few years ago. I replaced a couple belts. The a/c doesn't work anymore. I replaced the radio with a better one. Both interior door handles broke. I fixed the drivers door and it lasted a couple years and broke again. It's ok. To me, it's all just fixing the wear and tear. I would buy this car again, any day. It's not very often that you find a car like this one.
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Love Hyundai
J8, 02/19/2008
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had a '94 Excel before this and although that was the best car in the world, the Accent is basically it's younger sister. I love hatchbacks to begin with and prefer Asian cars. The Accent will take whatever you throw at it, even though it's not exactly in a big hurry. If you want a powerhouse, this isn't the right car; the Accent's all about economy. Handles great, fits in anywhere, I complain if my MPG dips to 27 (only in winter - when it warms up it's back pushing on 40). Also, never having dealt with a warranty before, I was impressed by how simple Hyundai is to deal with. The speed sensors went out & I was a bit late finding my paperwork to transfer the warranty but it was no problem.