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Great little car
Figaro, 12/19/2023
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
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This is my second car, and my first Hyundai. I bought it used for 10k at less than 70k miles, and it runs incredibly so far. This would be a great car to learn stick shift in, the car notifies you when it is appropriate to shift gears on the dash. Shifting gears is incredibly smooth compared to my previous car, a 2008 VW jetta. Acceleration isn't the best, it takes some time to get to highway speeds but once up to speed it runs incredibly smoothly, even up to 90mph (so much so that you don't realize how fast you're going!) Visually, the car looks very stylish for its age, it's a good balance of sporty yet utilitarian. The cargo space is pretty impressive for the size of the car itself--you won't be doing any big hauling with it of course, but it could easily carry a family-sized load of groceries with room to spare.
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Impressive Fun and an Outstanding toy
Alex, 03/05/2024
2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6A)
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My 2012 accent will always have a special place in my heart. From frozen lakes to open fields, gravel roads and forest trails it has been put threw the ringer countless times and never fails to impress. I’ve disrespected and beat on it over and over again but it’s always found a way to forgive me. I bought this car used with 230,000km already racked up and have been driving it as a daily for 3 years now. It hasn’t given me any trouble with just regular maintenance. It may be small but it is nimble and mighty keeping up with much more advanced cars on the highway within reason. If you’re thinking of buying one I say go for it.
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Excessive Oil Consumption
Lee, 08/22/2024
2012 Hyundai Accent SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
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Bought used at 87,800 miles. At 95,000 miles, the red oil light came on when making u-turns. Found out the oil was low and discovered after several months of self-testing that the car was burning oil. No physical leaks were found. Also, P0326 and P0130 came up frequently around that mile mark. Later, the 3rd coil pack blew. Later the P0269 came on and blew the third fuel injector. If you are buying a used car, be aware of the oil consumption issue. The engine is dying. Still going post 125,000 miles.
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Great car but
Scott Ellis, 08/24/2018
2012 Hyundai Accent GS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
In the beginning this Car Got great gas milage but now it gets terrible gas Knowledge
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Dreamy coupe
Janet, 05/06/2017
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2012 Hyundai Accent GLS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
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It's cute reliable and fun to drive also easy on the wallet, and I have three kids !! I love my accent!!
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