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#1706 of 1724 Re: buying a new hyundai accent 2009 model in india [hako] by hako May 03, 2009 (2:27 am)
Replying to: hako (May 03, 2009 2:23 am) From the Associated Press: April 14th 2009 "The crash tests were conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The tests found that drivers of 2009 versions of the Smart “fortwo,“ Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris could face significant leg and head injuries in severe front-end crashes with larger, mid-size vehicles." At least the Accent's tests didn't reveal HEAD injuries. Those are the kind you want to avoid at all costs. Replies to this message: backy (May 03, 2009 9:41 am) hako (May 19, 2009 9:33 pm) backy (May 20, 2009 7:51 am)
#1707 of 1724 Re: buying a new hyundai accent 2009 model in india [hako] by backy May 03, 2009 (9:41 am)
Replying to: hako (May 03, 2009 2:27 am) Of course those small cars would not fare well in a severe front-end crash with a much larger, heavier car! That is a much more severe test than the normal IIHS and NHTSA frontal tests, which simulate a front-end collision with a car of equal weight traveling at the same speed (since they run the car into a fixed barrier). But consider... since the Accent got only "Acceptable" on the normal IIHS frontal offset crash test, while cars like the Yaris and Fit got "Good", would you really want to be in an Accent when it runs head-on into an even LARGER car? I wouldn't. And I'll bet if the Accent had been run into a mid-sized car by the IIHS, it would have fared worse than the Yaris and Fit did.   BTW, an internal injury can be just as life-threatening as a head injury. Replies to this message: hako (May 19, 2009 9:33 pm) backy (May 20, 2009 7:51 am)
#1708 of 1724 where is the charcoal canister on a 1999 hyundai accent by 99accent May 17, 2009 (7:50 am)
where is the charcoal canister on a 1999 Hyundai accent I have seen 2 answers, under the battery box up front under hood and in the rear near a black flap.???need real help a picture would be great Replies to this message: DIYtilyoudie (May 17, 2009 4:29 pm)
#1709 of 1724 Re: where is the charcoal canister on a 1999 hyundai accent [99accent] by DIYtilyoudie May 17, 2009 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: 99accent (May 17, 2009 7:50 am) i have an '01 sonata. my charcoal filter is located behind the rear wheel well on the drivers side, almost in line with wheel well. there's a black plastic case/shell protecting it, held on by, i think, 12mm bolt. if i remember correctly, the canister is zip-tied to this from inside, but that's not a problem... there are 4 hoses running from the side of the canister - one leads to the pump on the same side of the canister - canister's ~10"x6"x4"... hope this helps...
#1710 of 1724 canister location picture by 99accent May 19, 2009 (6:12 am)
a picture would help thanks anyone
#1711 of 1724 Re: buying a new hyundai accent 2009 model in india [backy] by hako May 19, 2009 (9:33 pm)
Replying to: backy (May 03, 2009 9:41 am) You seem to be trying to draw some significant difference between the Accent and the other sub-compacts. The latest tests don't support that view. My point is unchanged.....there is no significant difference, and even the small differences frequently disappear when these cars are re-tested. The most recent tests I've seen for the Accent produced a "good" rating for frontal offset. The Yaris and Fit are no safer than an Accent, even if they were thought to be a year or two ago. If you buy a Yaris or Fit believing that you are safer, you may be in for a rude surprise. The best defense you have in a subcompact is alertness and driving defensively, not some false illusion that it will protect you like a larger vehicle would. Replies to this message: backy (May 20, 2009 7:51 am)
#1712 of 1724 Re: buying a new hyundai accent 2009 model in india [hako] by backy May 20, 2009 (7:51 am)
Replying to: hako (May 19, 2009 9:33 pm) You seem to be looking at different information than I am. Here are the latest IIHS crash test results on the Accent. Note that the frontal offset score is "Acceptable", the side test is "Poor", and the rear test is "Poor":   http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=586   By comparison, here are the latest IIHS test results for the Yaris and Fit:   Yaris: Frontal offset "Good", Side "Good", Rear "Marginal" http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=589   Fit: Frontal offset "Good", Side "Good", Rear "Good" http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=593   Another car in the same class is the Versa, which scores Good/Good/Good on the IIHS tests.   I think those are significant differences. If you don't, we'll just have to agree to disagree on that.   I have no illusion that a small car like the Accent, Fit, or Yaris will provide me with better protection than a larger car that has equal crash safety. But if someone wants a subcompact car, I think there are better alternatives from a safety standpoint than the Accent. An additional safety benefit to alternatives like the Yaris and Fit is that they have ABS standard on all trims (not so on the Accent), and the Fit even has ESC available, albeit only on the top trim line.
#1713 of 1724 2009 accent GS, auto option #02, $11700 OTD!! by tamoshanter Jun 30, 2009 (10:32 am)
picked up a 2009 Accent, GS (hatchback), automatic, option package #02, mudguards and floor mats for $11700. basically OTD price was $12500 (included freight), add 3% VA sales tax, $345 processing fee, $75 title/registration, and subtracting $1500 rebate (was for my mother-in-law, so she wasn't eligible for military and college graduate rebate). $1500 rebate expires today, basically got about $11800 price estimate in the Washington DC area, then took this to a couple of Richmond, VA Hyundai dealers. one said that there was no way he could come close to the $11800. the other said wait, talked to his manager, and offered $11700 out the door. my mother-in-law is VERY HAPPY with this; her first new car, limited budget, and perfect for her needs (green apple color, black interior). this was even better than the TMV and consumer reports dealer price was! all dealers are hurting, so it's a buyer's market - waited until last weekend (near the end of the month), and for using the rebate.
#1714 of 1724 Front Strut Bar by fitdc Jul 20, 2009 (11:06 am)
Anybody have recommendations for a front strut bar for an 09 Accent hatchback?
#1715 of 1724 A question about my tires by jboz29 Jul 28, 2009 (9:29 am)
I purchased them in August of 2007. Have free rotation so i had them rotate around 4,000 miles then I had an illness and forgot to rotate until 9,000 miles after the 4000. had them rotated in March 09 after 4000 miles. And just rotated them yesterday. One tire is wearing on the inside. It was on the right front tire, it had only been 3500 miles. It almost bold on inside, all other tires that been put on right front look brand new. Could this be a manufacuters problem or is it mine. Just cant believe I have 3 new looking tires and one bad one.   TIA   Jack Replies to this message: autonomous (Jul 28, 2009 1:33 pm) jboz29 (Jul 30, 2009 7:25 am) autonomous (Aug 03, 2009 12:39 pm)

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