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Super Little Car at a low price
Glenn, 09/27/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback w/XM Option (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had my new Accent for a few months now. This is the 4th Hyundai I have owned and Hyundai never lets me down. The best warranty out there. The best price for a small car out there. The 2-door Accent is sporty, peppy, has style and class you cannot find in anything in this price range. I bought the vehicle with automatic and AC with XM satellite radio and CD for only $11,200 including TT&L. No one could come close to that price. Not Aveo, Fit, Yaris, or anything else.
Best Bang for the Buck
greginrichmond, 09/29/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I was looking at similar cars in the 16-17k range and just happened upon the Accent 2D SE. Handles like a sports car and sips gas like everyone else wishes their car would. The 5 speed is a must and the fit and finish of the SE is fantastic. I'm very happy.
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Cool Ride
Michael Dellapenta, 09/30/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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The automatic is sluggish, but have all the options. I put in a stereo with a sub, new front speakers, with a Rockford amp.
Thank you Hyundai
Aaron E., 10/14/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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After 3000 miles I'm still thrilled with this car. I've averaged 34 mpg so far with about 70% of my driving highway miles. I test drove the Yaris, Corolla, and Mazda 3 first, but found this a far better value. I also considered the Fit and Versa. I was most interested in a quiet ride, mpgs, price, and warranty. The Accent hatchback is great for these reasons. I was surprised the others had so much road noise at a higher price. That said, over about 60mph the Accent engine gets more noticeable. The only things I miss from my old Rav4 are cruise control and a rear windshield wiper in snowy conditions. Traction with snow tires has been great.
Good Car
PAULO, 10/24/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback w/XM (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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After a lot of research I found that the Accent was by far the best vehicle for the money. I got the SE with all the options including sunroof/body kit/Auto for $14700 including tax and fees. Just like the one you see in the marketing posters. If it wasn't for my wife I would have preferred a 5M and saved some more. I wanted a economy car with great looks and some options and the accent covered it. I avg 30mpg with DC traffic. Low 27 high 35.
Best car for the money
Mark S, 11/10/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car as a long distance commuter car. It's a GS model with the bottom options package so I could A/C. 5 speed manual. I work a week on and a week off so I drive once a week 135 miles there, and a 135 miles back. I have also driven this car all over Southern Louisiana and Eastern Texas for work as well, and once to Chicago. The comfort level of this car for long trips is good. The seats do hold on to you well in tight turns. The shifter, steering wheel, and pedals are all positioned well. I have gotten as low as 27.5 mpg and as high as 35.5 mpg. My average 31.5 mpg. I researched the Yaris and Aveo as well and this is hands down the best deal.
Very Impressive!
Grumpy, 11/20/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback w/XM Option (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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City driving has been between 26-29 mpg consistently with an automatic. Highway comes in at 33. Visibility, handling and power are excellent for a car of this class. The a/c and heat provides a very comfortable cabin.
My 2nd new Accent
ANNIEMONTE, 11/24/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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I am on my 2nd Accent and the first was a 2005 Accent. I have driven this new car over 2 weeks now and I love it. Compared to my other car, it rides better, drives better and there is less road noise. I have 6 ft plus sons who has head room to spare. The color is perfect and with the spoiler in the back quite cute.
2008 Hyundai Accent
Dewayne, 11/23/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought my 2008 Accent new. It now has almost 5000 miles on it, and 90% are high speed highway miles. I have had no problems with the little car at all. At 75 mph it gets 31 mpg. At 60 mph it gets 41 mpg. At 80 mph its turning 4,000 RPM. It's a 5 speed manual, and I had a cruise control added. Service these guys correctly, and they should run several hundred thousand miles.
Not what I expected
mechanic, 11/26/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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The overall configuration of the two door hatchback is nice because it gives you large doors to get in and out of and large items can go in the back without the limitation of a small trunk opening. My Hyundai only got 21 mpg to start and that declined to 15 mpg!!! For a 1.6 liter engine that is unreal. The wipers did not work from day one and the dealer took over a month to get the part. It ran cold always, the transmission way slow to react and locked up at times. The engine would tach over 4000 on the interstate in any kind of a grade and gave the feeling of going backwards. The service department was impossible to deal with at my dealer making the warranty useless.
my first new car.....for a long time!!
Beth Ann, 12/03/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback w/XM (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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I looked around for a car for almost 6months then I found my Accent! The price the payments and the insurance all fit perfect! I'm 20, live on my own and work full time and go to school! So money is tight but I never stop moving. I needed something cheaper, dependable, and good on gas. My little car is perfect! I can park anywhere and I love my XM. Oh and I had it out in the country for the first time the other day and it handle the gravel roads and bumps great.
Excellent for the price
dcmisa, 12/11/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback w/XM (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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A lot of car for what you pay. The gas mileage is fantastic, I get about 32 to 34 mpg. The interior is great but you can tell that the plastic on the inside doors would scratch easily your not careful. I have the SE model and it comes with the stiffer suspension which really improves handling. Acceleration is very decent too because I have a manual. Don't get an automatic, the manual is cheaper, lighter and a lot more fun to drive. (Beware the trunk is tiny) Also buy the SE coupe as its the only Accent model with ABS which has already helped me out this winter. IMO ABS is pretty important. XM radio is great, even has a input jack for an MP3 player. CD player is also MP3 enabled.
Love this car!
Meghan, 02/09/2009
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback w/XM Option (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car in September '08 as a replacement for my previous car, a '96 Saturn SL2. I test drove this car and the Yaris before ultimately purchasing the Accent. The Yaris felt narrow while the Accent felt much wider, and has a warranty that can't be beat, for a couple thousand dollars less. There have been mixed reviews about gas mileage but I am averaging 30mpg with the manual. This car turns on a dime, and I have gotten TONS of compliments about how cute the car is. (Tango Red - looks much better in real life than on the website). The shifter isn't as smooth as the Yaris, but all in all I am very satisfied with my purchase.
What do you want for the price
Joe, 02/16/2009
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback w/XM (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is ok if you just want a puddle jumper to get back and forth. I bought this car as a left over 2008 b/c the price was right, but I should have spent more for a better car. The sheet metal body panels ding very easy. This car rattles with every bump, maybe due to the sport suspension. The interior plastic scratches easy, very easy. Plus I am only getting around 20-21 mpg in the city. 25-27 mpg on the highway. I do better with my old awd Subaru. The car is good for parking around town in tight spaces and can hold a large amount of groceries with the rear seats folded down.
In one word "crap"
na, 02/27/2009
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my first new vehicle. I was looking for something with good warranty , fit in my budget, good gas mileage. I got some of that . I have had it for a short time and its been in the shop more times than i would like to count. I would not recommend this car and will never buy anything from Hyundai again.
Great Runner
NATIONofLEAFS, 05/08/2009
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased this car not too long ago, but have nothing but good things to say. For the money you pay you get alot of car. You can't expect too much but it does the job great. So far no complaints.
Doing great so far!
frostie_troll, 06/16/2009
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback w/XM Option (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car to replace my aging '98 Saturn just under a year ago, and it has been a great car so far. I was looking for basic transportation with a couple of extras, and that's exactly what I got. With the Accent, I get good gas mileage, reliability, freezing cold A/C even on the hottest Texas days, good looking body style (girls tell me it's "cute"), solid feel, excellent warranty, crazy tight turning radius, XM radio (LOVE the XM!), ample room for my 5'8" self and all my camera equipment, and I can almost pick it up and put it in my pocket after I reach my destination. My only complaint right now is the poor visibility in the hatchback when checking lanes before a lane change.
Retro 80s' car , that rocks!!
bill g., 07/28/2009
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback w/XM Option (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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I love this car! This car is small,nimble and gets super mileage[about 33-35 overall mpg!]. Also,regarding some retro 80s' accommodations ,I love the small size and its manual windows and doors.This a taste of what pre-sedentary America was!!I luv it,simplistic and very practical!And something less you won't have to worry about failing you!
Hyundai Rocks!
Hyundai Rocks!, 10/13/2007
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car! Hyundai sells a great product for much less than other imports. Easy clutch, great interior layout, GREAT fuel mileage! I would buy a Hyundai again.
Perfect Little Car
Kim, 11/13/2007
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car last weekend and i love it. the price was good and the quality is even better.
Good for Tall Folk
John, 11/15/2007
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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While out shopping for price and value, I happened to get lucky with the '08 Accent GS. While the one I bought has little more than a stripped base car, it's well-made, handles better than it should and is a comfortable, peppy little car. Best of all, for a guy 6'4" there's not only room for long legs but also I can even get in wearing a hat! Right now recording about 25-27 MPG in mixed driving, far better than the EPA estimate. But in Tampa, visit another dealer than Courtesy. And watch out for "full disclosure" financing presentations that try to run up the price, especially for unnecessary, rapacious "gap" insurance.
Value and Economy
Ron Hansen, 11/13/2007
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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The car is fun to drive great around town. Quick and easy 5 speed makes the drive interesting. Plenty of front seat room with great driving position. This is our third Hyundai and we enjoy the security the added value options and safety provided. My accent has six air bags giving the car a five star safety rating. Great value with long term economy. Better then a hybrid.
Check it out and drive it
joe, 03/14/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent SE 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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After owning a Mazda 3 for 2 years I was looking for a good looking fuel sipper with reliability. After checking VW rabbit, Scion XD, Honda Civic and Lancer, I drove the Accent SE as I always liked the looks and still own a Santa Fe with 70000 miles. It has respectable power and the SE handles very well. The 5 speed B&M shifter is smoother than the Mazda's and is very comfortable and quiet on the road. Interior is spacious and fit and finish is very good. I'm averaging over 30 miles per gallon so far in combined city/highway driving. Don't overlook this car when considering a compact vehicle DRIVE IT . The warranty is unbeatable.
08 accent gs 5speed 2door El-Stripo
mark, 03/15/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car because of the need for better mileage,I also wanted to be able to haul two hockey bags and my two boys. I bought the base model two door gs 5speed. This car works great for me. 37mpg hwy, 30city.I paid 8,950 not including t&l.
08 Accent GS AT
Michael34, 12/05/2007
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this car because it was very inexpensive. I put 4500 miles on it so far and discovered it has a large blind spot and the driver's seat is uncomfortable on long trips. I do get pretty good gas millage but other compact cars do better. The Chevy cobalt, Toyota corolla, and Ford focus all do a little better. I would not recommend buying this car unless it is a last resort.
Suprise- Great car.
steve davenport, 03/19/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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The more I drive it the more I like it. This is the smallest car I've ever owned, but room has not been an issue. The back seat is just fine (kids are teens), The 5 speed makes the small engine work just fine. Seems like a well made car.
Great Car
kiwiegrrl, 04/13/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought the car about a month ago, and I've enjoyed every minute of driving it. It handles much better then other small compact cars that I have driven. The gas mileage was the biggest reason for purchasing this vehicle. 38mpgs highway, you can't beat that. Its a very fun and peppy car to drive and the 'Mellow Yellow' color just adds to the fun. The only thing i had to get used to was the blind spot. Very large blind spot. Overall though, very impressed.
Great car
Maury, 05/15/2008
2008 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my second Hyundai and I am very pleased with the Accent as much as I was with the Sonata. The car has lots of power with the a/c on and it is a fun car to drive.