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#26 of 1769 My 97 Accent GS Experience by j_flood

Feb 23, 2000 (6:47 pm)

I bought my Accent early in 1997 and have had no real problems. I've got 30k on it so far and the only problem I can identify is an annoying rattle that comes from inside the wall on the rear passenger (right side) area. Like any car, every time I took it in to the dealer the rattle was no where to be found (and came back as soon as I left). Other than that the car has been a good value for the money. As for the Metro/Accent debate I have owned both cars and believe me there is NO comparison. I'd pick an Accent over the Metro without hesitation. The Metro just isn't as as well put together. Guess thats why I'm on my third Hyundai and only owned 1 Metro.

#27 of 1769 answer to post #25 by poconojoe

Feb 23, 2000 (6:57 pm)

Slava,


That whistling is the resonator on the exhaust system. There is a Technical service bulletin on it. I took mine back to service and they took car of it while I waited. In and out in maybe 1/2 hour.


Joe

#28 of 1769 Towing by matt_nel

Feb 28, 2000 (12:23 am)

Dose anyone know if the Acents are capalble of towing, I mean like little 4 x 6 travel trailors. I know some compacts can tow up to 1500, while others will state that towing will void the the warranty. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated

#29 of 1769 Don't tow your Accent by chrees

Feb 28, 2000 (10:10 am)

I read in the owner's manual that towing your accent will VOID your warranty. That's the last thing that I would want. I have a 99 Accent that I really enjoy, except that I wish it had a little more power.

#30 of 1769 Don't tow with your Accent either by chrees

Feb 28, 2000 (10:11 am)

that also voids your warranty

#31 of 1769 carlady by mzn

Feb 29, 2000 (12:57 am)

That sounds strange, chrees. I can understand that they don't want you towing with an Accent. What happens if your car breaks down and has to be towed? That voids your warranty? Do other manufacturers do the same?


carlady/host

#32 of 1769 Flatbed that sucker by floridian

Mar 25, 2000 (1:34 am)

mzn: a lot of cars cannot be towed, not a drawback anyway. Most "wrecker" operators have "tilt-bed" trucks and simply winch it on board. much more desirable than being towed or loaded on a "dolly" type device.


I have been looking at the 2000 Accentsa and am very impressed with the fit and finish and overall quality for such a inexpensive car.


Floridian

#33 of 1769 Questions -n- Comments by jtnett

Mar 29, 2000 (1:07 am)

After some research and much test driving, I just bought a 2000 Accent GS. I love it so far after only 200 miles. I've gone 175 city miles on half a tank which is far better than the 89 GMC Jimmy SUV I traded for it could ever do. My only concern is that the dealer had to look out of state for a GS w/ a 5-speed. He found a really sweet charcoal gray one with far more options than I originally wanted but I liked it anyway. Back to my concern - he had a driver pick it up and drive it 200 miles to here. I noticed there were suction cup marks where the driver undoubtedly used a radar detector. I'm concerned that the first 200 mile break-in limitations were not followed. Should I be worried?


Also, I test drove several Metros (new and used, manual and auto), a Honda Civic DX, two Kia's and a Mazda Protege and the Accent was the best pick for me: style (I like conservative sportiness), options (CD, pwr steering, spoiler, custom floor mats, a/c, pwr windows and locks, intermittent front and rear window wipers, rear defog) and a killer warranty. I couldn't get near the Metro for what I paid for the Accent. The metro may get great mpg but, in my opinion, it has little else. I was going to order an Accent and the dealer offered me a program car off the lot until mine came in, and finally I get free lifetime oil changes every 3k miles. I couldn't pass it up. Well, yes I could have but there was a $500 rebate on top of my trade. So I'm satisfied for now except for the concern above so any comments on this are welcome. Thanks.


Oh, I also found that the CD/radio is the temporary fix for the whistling and road noise

#34 of 1769 hey poconojoe by jtnett

Mar 29, 2000 (1:21 am)

I hope you're still looking for some conversation about Accents. I'm willing to talk about as much as I know and I have more questions, like, has anyone put an aftermarket stereo in a late model accent? Is there much modification necessary? Is the whistling fix necessary? Where the heck is the cruise option?


I'm sorry if I don't seem like the type to own a computer. My 75Mhz Pentium is still playin a mean Tiberian Sun and Chess game. MS Office 2k works great too. Even so, I might have to go get a new computer with all the money I saved on my new car (and gas).

#35 of 1769 carlady by mzn

Mar 29, 2000 (5:38 pm)

Thanks for the explanation, floridian! I appreciate it. I wonder if the cruise package means cruise control, jtnett.


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