1995 Hyundai Accent GL

Summary:

How do you spell crap? A.C.C.E.N.T

Faults:

To sum it up in one word, EVERYTHING.

General Comments:

Well, all I can say it that it's OK to have other fast, high performance cars blow by you on the road, but when you have cyclists and rollerbladers easily cruising by, something is definitely wrong.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 5th December, 2000

14th Dec 2000, 10:43

Why change a Honda Civic for an Accent anyway. It's obvious the difference in quality and reliability. Some things that appear cheap turn out to be expensive.

5th Dec 2004, 08:28

The Accent is a good car. Depends where and how you drive and also who drove it before you. I have an Accent that has been a taxi... in Costa Rica... And with minor investment it still runs good. A tune up every 6 months would do you good. In your situation an overhaul. If it is not too expensive for you. Well, the cars are like humans... what you give them that is what they give back. You spoil it and treat her right... It will be reliable. If you disrespect it and treat it like apiece of junk, it will eventually become one and die on you all the time.

1995 Hyundai Accent Coupe

Summary:

Excellent value for the money

Faults:

I am especially concerned about the seat belts. I am wondering if other owners have similar problems to mine. The rear seat belts flip over and twist rendering them useless. They can be unwrapped and reset but they do this little trick again and again and.....

This may sound simple but you have to exit the automobile and reset them from the trunk. Not convenient on the expressway with a load of passengers. I have approached Hyundai Canada and they are very very silent. Like NO CALL BACK! EVER!

General Comments:

Rest of the auto is well manufactured. No major problems.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 3rd December, 2000

1995 Hyundai Accent Sedan 4dr

Summary:

Would never buy another Hyundai

Faults:

My Accent has been in and out of the shop every year since I owned it about 5 times a year. The dash had also cracked even though I use a dash cover, a window shade. At the dealers the mechanics never seem to be able to fix the problems.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 17th August, 2000

1995 Hyundai Accent L 1.5L SOHC

Summary:

This car is pretty good for the money, but the overall lack of quality is disheartening

Faults:

- Rear struts (100-115k).

- Driver's side window always comes out of tracks (can't open window all the way).

- Front disc rotors, TWICE!, 70k, and 145k... Even though there was no 'warning' (i.e. squealing brakes).

- AM radio doesn't work anymore.

- Rims needed to be replaced (100-145k).

- All 4 trailing arm bushings (100k).

- Front exhaust pipe (115k).

General Comments:

Don't feel bad about getting this car if it's all you can afford... If you have the extra money, get something better. Especially if you want to "drive hard"... Although the Accent handles pretty well (4-wheel independent suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars), the parts of the car can't handle it and will just break. So you should drive with extra caution.

The Hyundai engineered powerplant seems pretty reliable, although the fuel economy from the power-deficient engine is disappointing. Especially considering cars with variable valve timing.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 1st August, 2000

29th Mar 2001, 06:23

I know what you mean, it will perform but you can sense the strain. Little things like the window winders have gone wrong on mine. But as for brakes, etc, what do you expect after 100k+ miles?

9th Dec 2005, 16:26

For a cheap, little, econobox to last 150k miles, that is great! Minor problems are...well, minor.

1995 Hyundai Accent 1.5

Faults:

Everything! I'm talking engine, ball bearings, transmission several times, electrical!!

General Comments:

Car is very cheaply made - paint falls off hood less than 2 years after we got it, wiper arms fall off, I am truly disgusted. My father was right, Hyundai's are junk! My wife bought her Aspire 2 days after I bought my Accent and she has NO problems at all from her car. I knew I should have bought the Aspire!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 17th August, 1999

13th Jan 2001, 21:10

I live in the great sunshine state of Florida, and have a 1995, Accent Gold, with 1.5 4 cylnder and it is one of the best cars I have ever owned! I enjoy it as much as the 1981 Honda Civic I had, true the car does not have a large motor, but if you drive it like a sensible adult as an econobox for work, you will be very satisfied!!

9th Dec 2005, 16:21

The Ford Aspire is actually a Kia product. Kia is owned by Hyundai, just to let you know.

22nd May 2006, 22:36

The Aspire was actually made by Kia before Hyundai had to bail them out, so that fact further discredits the Aspire. Kia was not nearly as good of a manufacturer before Hyundai took over.

29th Sep 2006, 10:34

I have to agree that Kia vehicles have improved in quality a great deal. Still not great cars though.