Faults:

I own a 2002 Accent, which I bought about 3 and a half years ago or so, used.

Right off the lot, the transmission blew. Then the acceleration problems started.

More recently, I had to get my spark plug coil package replaced due to the CEL light coming on. I had to get this done 3 times before the dealership told me I needed a new computer in my car. This is going to cost me about 1000.00, on top of the 400.00 I already put into the spark plug issues. So now I have the CEL flashing at me constantly till I get that done.

Also, after replacing all of my belts at 60,000 miles as recommended, they do nothing but whine and screech now.

My brakes have been replaced 3 times, and it still makes me uncomfortable because the pedal still goes all the way to the floor; one day I'm going to slam into the back of someone.

I still owe about 3,000 on the car (yes, I got screwed), but I'm looking to get a new one because I'm irritated and feel unsafe. Off to Honda I go.

General Comments:

I will never again buy a Hyundai.

Faults:

Radio replaced at 30,000km under warranty.

2 diodes in fuse box replaced when dashboard lights did not work.

Brake pads and rotors replaced at 50,000km.

Transmission clunks, sometimes refuses to shift, and burns transmission fluid - temporarily fixed by changing transmission fluid.

Several plastic trim pieces fell/broke off.

Oil filters failed a few times, causing the engine to lose lots of oil. (More a filter problem, but still.)

License plate light burned out at 60,000km.

Burns oil at a rate of about 1 liter per 2000km.

Occasional grinding and banging from suspension and CV joints.

Failed emissions test, requiring replacement of O2 sensors, motor vac, and catalytic converter.

General Comments:

The car is very cheap, and it shows it. It has a very underpowered engine, and the transmission does not seem to be particularly durable. It is quite slow, passing on the highway is a high-drama affair. It's also small and cramped, but with the rear seats folded down, there is a decent amount of cargo room. It also cannot take much weight - max weight rating is 1500kg, the car weighs about 1400kg without the driver. Also, the ride is quite rough.

Lack of ABS also makes it dangerous on wet roads - a number of times I've hit the brakes coming to an intersection, and the wheels lock up, causing the car to slide through the intersection.

However, fuel mileage is decent - I've averaged around 40mpg over 2.5 years of ownership.

Overall, it's a decent little car, great for urban commuting, but not much else. Granted, I did take it on a cross Canada road trip, and it survived.