Hyundai Accent Hatchback (2000 - 2005) 1.3 GSi 5d (00) (2002/51) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

i should read more about cars before i buy them

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

very disappointing reliability.

Would you buy this car again and why?

no chance because of the trouble i've had with it.

What are you likely to buy next?

just traded said accent in for a 2006 1.6 focus

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,700

When did you buy the car?

March 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

it seemed like a good deal at the time. £800 trade in for a 14 year old escort estate. but about a year later i found out it had been repaired after an accident and it's been clocked

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

i desperatly needed to change car and this was all i could find at the time

What was the dealer like?

very eager and very busy

What's it like to drive?

it picks up okay for a 1.3 of it's size. with standard springs it doesn't handle well but put lower springs in the front and it handles better

What's it like to park?

a doddle

Have you had any problems with the car?

a lot. i have had constant electrical gremlins. had to replace the ignition coil and parts of the ignition wiring. wires for the indicators broke. engine management has been giving trouble. also it was off the road for several months because the gearbox was playing up. it is rusting very badly below the bonnet and the body has rust bubbles on it. the boot lid leaks andyou large puddles in th spare wheel well and on a rainy day you get a puddle in the drivers footwell.

What's most practical about your car?

the boot is a decent size but not as good as my old car.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

the cd player I PUT IN IT.