Hyundai Accent Coupe
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You get a good looking and reasonably responsive car for not much money.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    My experience is that everything is expensive if compared to say, a Ford.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Can't really complain, quite sporty to drive but nothing special and needs power steering. I find the handling a bit dodgy, never really trust it.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    This car can keep up with my mate's Golf GTi at lower speeds, very nippy for a 1.3.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Well I think I've been unlucky. LOADS of niggly problems - electric windows a big one (not cheap). My new exhaust rattles even after Kwikfit's 3rd attempt. Good starter.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good styling for its era- round edges and very nice interior

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Tinny doors, loud at speed and when being pushed. Throws you about a bit on country roads. Passenger seats comfy I'm told.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Well mine had an alarm with central locking when I bought it. Didn't stop anyone breaking the window and taking my stereo though.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    My local franchise is a joke- stay away from Grove Garage in Swansea

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Clutch & Battery 90k, Front pipe 100k, Engine Management problems now too, seems downhill from here.

    Other

    Blind spot on rear side behind driver when reversing.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No