Hyundai Accent Hatchback 1.3 i 3d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Cheap and cheerful, basic reliable motoring
Costs
Very cheap to run so far, although brake discs not cheap
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On the road
Driving
Well weighted controls, but gearchange a bit laboured
Performance
Fairly typical for an Escort-sized 1.3
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Living with it
Reliability
Reliable, but repeated bearing fault on one wheel, suspect bent stub axle. Gearbox demands respect, linkage (not the box itself!) will click/clash if clutch is not fully down before you START moving the gearstickthis is the cause of the ""faulty"" boxes!
Image
It's not so bad with alloys and the MVi grille
Comfort
I'm 6'2"" and can fit in easily, comfortable car
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Security and Service
Security
Rubbish! But no-one wants to steal them...
Service
Helpful, but seem to be more content to fix the same symptom over and over rather than diagnose fault I refuse to believe 3 failed wheel bearings on the same wheel when the others are fine is difficult to find the root cause for!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems
Other
Wheel bearing issue is annoying, otherwise car has been fault-free
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes