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4.75 out of 5 stars

Mucho Bueno

Don Tony, 11/14/2010
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just bought it 0 miles {new} {dealer had about 6 of them just received from Hyundai and some 2009 also} After reaching 1200 miles I took a little trip to see how it behave, it did beautiful love the responsive handling although the engine is a bit weak (hard to accelerate when you are moving on the highway). Have not checked for mpg but I suspect it's in the high 20's...So far, So good

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive

R Bishop, 07/18/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback w/XM Option (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Needed a small economical car as have been driving a 4X4 PU. I wanted the stick shift as it gives a little better gas mileage. Also wanted the A/C and radio. It is a basic car with not many extras, but at the price ($11500)it is a lot of car. It has plenty of power, shifts smoothly, corners and brakes will.

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4 out of 5 stars

Has worked well for 8 years

John J Dumas, 08/09/2019
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The CV Joints, CV Boots & Related Parts were replaced these were strained rocking out in the winter. No other expensive work was done other than that.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Great little car

Dodger, 07/19/2009
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had my Accent for over a year now, I bought it when gas was near $5.00 a gallon. The car is great for running around town in but not so good on the freeway, I am getting 26 and 32 MPG. I still like the car but it has some flaws. The 5 speed is a must but the clutch really takes some time getting use to, the plastics of the interior are the worst I have ever seen, scratch very easily, the ride is quite and comfortable but you do feel most of the bumps and holes in the road. Reliability has been outstanding so far and still have no rattles. If your on a budget or looking for a cheep 2nd car then this is a good choice.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Horrible Car

Not So Happy, 07/15/2009
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We have owned the car for 1 year and almost every 2 months it is in the shop. The check engine light is always & the engine is misfiring. Have had to coils replaced. They always say "sometimes these things happen & we'll get it taken care of." The car is 1year old, should have no problems. I would seriously reconsider my options before buying this car. A bus is more dependable. Thank goodness for a second car.

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