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jnall321, 06/11/2010
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've had my car for about 3 months now. I got this after my 97 Saturn SL1 bit the dust. Overall I LOVE my car! About 2 months after I got it, an idiot on his phone slammed on the brakes and when I hit him, the bumper of his SUV popped my grill in and dented my hood. Repairs shouldn't be horrific. Exterior is great, love the rear. Interior is average. Nothing special. Tape player? REALLY? My 97 had CD stock! Handles very well, brakes aren't super sensitive. Fun to drive! Fits 2 car seats very easily. Solid body-no flimsy fiberglass. Overall I LOVE this little car! I payed far too much through the dealer, but that's life...Overall very pleased. Great for daily driver!
Horrible car
kian, 09/27/2022
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My first and last Korean car from that era! with only 140k km on the car, the starter motor failed,intermittent immobolizer left me stranded for 3 hours! noisy lifter vavles, random hesistation. Overall a very bad car for me! i will get rid of it ASAP!
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fun to drive
fjd1955, 10/17/2004
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great handling good mileage
QUALITY GOOD/MPG BAD
drew, 03/11/2009
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's a peppy fast little car for the size of the car and area that I live in which is nothing but steep hills. The car had 26,000 on it when I purchased it and I only put 10,000 on it since then and I did not need to repair anything for it so far. The gas mpg could be better, I drive in the city 99% of the time but I only average 20-22 mpg. When I drive the highway, the mirrors seem to roll down a bit causing air to seep in causing loud whistling noise
Reliable Car
Jim, 12/22/2009
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A great basic reliable commuter. Not very attractive inside or out, but it does it job at a very low cost. I drive it 104 miles to and from work every day and after 125,000 miles have only replaced light bulbs and tires (amazingly, it still has the original brake pads!) This is a well built, rugged and inexpensive little car. It is not comfortable nor fun to drive. Acceleration is adequate and handling on dry rods is OK. Wet/slick road handling is very poor, however. Also, gas mileage is not quite as good as I would like from such a small car, but is in the high 20's. I do not recommend as a first car because of its poor wet/slick road handling, however.
Fun to drive
Dereck, 08/07/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun car to drive, love the body style and interior, except the cup holders. Gets decent gas mileage and has plenty of power to get out in traffic and stay with it.
Solid Economy Car for not a lot of $$$
Casenickles, 08/09/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just buy one already ! Great economy car. Fun to drive character, good ergonomics inside, and most notably great passing power on the highway. One month so far and I've put it through the paces and it does great. If you can afford it get the Honda Civic but buying the Accent will save you between 2-4k easy +Interest. Transmission shifts much better than I had anticipated and DOES NOT HUNT FOR GEARS. Hill climbing so far has been easy. City mileage could be better, running about 22 right now. Trunk is large for this size car. Hyundai has really come into the market with products that are 80% as good as Honda and Toyota and cost less. Interior is bland but nice.
Reliable and comfortable
Ed Coonce, 03/16/2006
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth Hyundai and third Accent, and the quality level is very high. I appreciate the smooth quiet ride and good gas mileage. I am looking forward to a Hyundai Hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicle. I'm a satisfied customer.
Good for few years if your a new driver
boulevard226, 07/31/2009
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was a fairly new driver when I got mine, and this just may not be the car for me, but I do not like it. I had a nice Chevy Cavalier before this car and it was amazing so maybe I am comparing them unfairly. The engine struggles to accelerate. The dash is beyond plain and boring. The Sony Explode system I installed makes the car vibrate like crazy. I am tall and it limits my passengers cause if the seat is all the way back, I lose the seat behind me. All and all I only recommend this car as a starter for a youngster. Only thing good about this car is the MPG of about 30. Cant wait to get my 2010 Chevy Silverado! Think American.
I hate this car
TRNJ, 08/30/2007
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
1st off, within the first 12,000 miles, I had to go to the dealership 3x's b/c of my spark plugs -- then after about 10,000 more miles, I had to get them replaced again -- of course they didnt fix it right the first time... and second off, still having problems, just fixed my transmission and whatnot 500 buck -- of course only covered in the extended warranty--and it's still not fixed... it likes to accelerate and drop speed between 60-75, of course per my claim to the dealership -- they have NOO idea what I am talkin about, gotta bring it back in... my friend has the same car, he driver door doesnt lock anymore and her boyfriend has a 2Door accent (all '05) and his interior lights dont work
best value i found
jenn, 05/27/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car has made traveling to and from work an easy hassle-free item in my everyday life. Maintnence is easy and the warranty makes it the most complete package
Love my Hyundai
Terri, 11/06/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car because of the price and outside looks of the car as well as the millage of the car. My friend worked at the dealership I bought it from because he said it was the best car for the price range I was looking for. It's a little small and confind but you can't beat the price, the warranty or the performance it gives you. It's easy to handle and its smooth ride on highway driving is great. The seats are a little too stiff but I guess it's to be expected with a base car.
A Fantastic Perky Little Car
Janine, 12/09/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My first brand new car, it has everything I requested. Awesome Retro Red color, very easy to drive and very comfortable ride to work and has excellent gas mileage. The passenger door is wide making it easy for my disabled husband to get into. For a small car this surprised me and was a plus.
2005 Accent in Colorado
Tammie, 03/09/2006
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for economy, and I got alot more. I has alot of comfort and handles nice. Would buy it again. Keyless remote would of been nice though.
Excellent value
Connecticut Yankee, 08/07/2006
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Escellent on gas (30 mpg with automatic transmission), but not a "flashy car." Inside in basic, synthetic materials. Stereo is pretty good, however. Plenty of leg and head room for front seat drivers (I'm 6 feet, 190lbs). Overall, a great value. OH- and don't think this car is slow! If you want to do 85 on the highway, this car will satisfy the speedy traveller.
A Wonderful, Affordable Vehicle
Anne Martin, 01/15/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is great - everything promised and I'm very pleased with the mileage and performance. The warranty can't be beat!
Hard to learn this car.
Daphine LaBarge, 04/02/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my first "foreign" car and it is VERY complicated to learn. Too many things to turn and push-pull on levers on steering column. My warning lights were on, and I had no idea where to turn them off or how they got on. When driving it is hard to pull over and read the manual - too much to memorize. Switches and knobs have no names on them for what they are for. Like warning light - not even a clue! Too small of gas tank. Too many adjustable levers and knobs with no name for what it is. My manual is well-worn already. Hard to lock or unlock seat belts when arm rest is down.
Excellent Economical Performer
SAC1955, 04/21/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Hyundai. Very reliable, excellent fuel economy; great commuter vehicle.
A Great Car
D. Richardson, 05/21/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
There is no better small car, bar none.
Best economy car to buy
Donald, 07/31/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is totally a fun car to drive. Very reliable, extremely good on gas. Hyundai has really improved over the last 10 years. Also the price was excellent, with the features it provides.
Accent
Thomas, 10/18/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I get more mileage than shown in your report. City: 35MPG, Highway: 40MPG
My little Hyundai
meijkej, 11/01/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Since I'm so tall, I've found that this model doesn't have a lot of leg room. The steering wheel doesn't tilt, so I have to constantly scrunch down to see my odometer. Other than that....this is a great little car! It gets me where I want to go, and I don't really need to keep an eye on the gas prices b/c I don't fill up very often (even though I drive everywhere).
Good starter car
Brenda, 05/01/2006
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Accent is definitely economical but it offers a rough ride. The engine is loud especially when accelerating quickly. The ride is stiff (not floaty) you know you are in a small car when you drive it. It will get up and go if you push it but dont plan on any long drives with a car full of people in comfort. Overall I would rate it at about a 6 or 7. It would make a great first car because of the Parking capabilities, fuel economy, low price and warranty. Seasoned drivers are bound to be disapointed. Just try to remember this car is not intended to handle like a Camero or even a Corolla. It is a compact car and performs like a compact should.
I love how my Accent feels
Christine Sanchez, 10/11/2006
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
One thing I really not noticed is that it takes very well to corners and when I need to accelerate quickley I can count on it to give me that edge. I have relied on the breaks several times to help me avoid sudden stopping around me and this was comforting to know how dependable the brakes were. I call her "squirt" because she is small compared to our SUV but has amazing punch and is just overall fun to drive. I don't recommend you make interior any smaller as it can feel cramped with my 6' foot tall quarterback son in the car! He feels it to be snug when he drives.
Hyundai Accent = Lemon
JoJoF8c, 07/22/2009
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was my 1st new car I bought in hopes it was a reliable car and wouldn't break down cuz its new. Since buying it, I have put in $5000 in just repairs. The dealer refuses to listen to me, cause I'm a girl & car was in a cosmetic accident a yr after buying it. Exterior of car was damaged only, but a year later it just refused to start and continues to have the same problem. Plus the radiator, water reservoir, thermostat all went out and now it won't stop overheating and it gives no notice that it is overheating, it just shuts off. In the last 2 weeks I have spent $2000 on it & been to mechanic 4 x. Never buy a hyundai again, not a quality car.
Stinks
Adrian Chamblin, 08/24/2005
2005 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had this vehicle for 4 years now and the gas milage on it stinks. It burns oil now 1/2 the time during the 3,000 oil change mark. I wish I had researched it a little more before I bought the car. I know I drive a lot but I shouldn't have to change the tires every 3-4 months either. If I were you... do not get this car! It is a waste of money!