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#507 of 1688 Re: njbongo by snoopy24 May 22, 2001 (8:17 am)
Yep, it's Norway njbongo. (Btw. "Mai 17" is also our constitutional day... so the flag fitted nicely on my Mai 17 posting there. 8-)   I guess there're smaller engines on the Accents in Norway than US. Only 1.3L, not 1.5L anymore... The 1.5L was only imported until modellyear 1996, which really is a shame. My 1.3L with an automatic is quite slooow to fire up, 15.3sec 0-100km/h.   I'll try to write directly to Hyundai, thanks for the tip. I don't think they'll pay out for some of my earlier expences, but at least they'll get some feedback on my car. And maybe I'll get some type of goodwill in return...   It's not that I think my Accent is a big piece of cr.., I quite like it when it works fine. It's all the stuff that breaks down (too early I think) that's annoying and disapponting.   Btw. in Norway the warranty is 3-year/100.000km, not 10-year. I kindof envy you that 10-year warranty, I think it whould have solved alot of my problems.
#508 of 1688 snoopy 24 by njbongo May 22, 2001 (8:43 am)
Wow, that does stink about the warranty...I thought is was a world-wide policy.   By the way, the 2001 Accent GS and GL in the USA come with a 1.6L, 105HP engine. It's really just the 1.5 bored out a little to 1.6. I have driven one thought, and it's amazing what a difference that little power makes.   I can't imagine driving a 1.3L Accent. My 95 1.5L is pretty damn quick (both cars ar manual). It is possible that the model you guys get is just not as good as ours. Just Curiuos though, what would you pay in US equivalent dollars for a base model Accent there with no options. I got my 95 for 8000 even (with tax, title, etc) and my 2000 was 9900 with AC.   I would still definetly contact Hyundai about it, and lay it on thick. I did and it payed off.   Good Luck
#509 of 1688 2001 by destro2001 May 22, 2001 (10:19 pm)
Hey everyone, thanks for all the advice on buying an Accent. I just got my new 2001 black 3-door GS today in Chicago, for a total price (including everything) of $10,850. It has auto, A/C, mud guards and floor mats. I'll be updating occasionally on my new car to let people know how it's holding up in the rough midwest weather.   Cheers!
#510 of 1688 njbongo by snoopy24 May 23, 2001 (7:30 am)
The base model in Norway, the 2001 Accent L Special (1.3L 5-speed man, 3-door, no options) you would pay: US$ 14200,- (Yes, cars are very expensive here!) This base model does not have power steering, power locks, heated seats, power windows/mirrors and so on.   The 2001 version of my model, the 2001 Accent GLS (1.3L aut. 5-door) you would pay: US$ 17800,-   In Norway there's special taxes based on volume of the engine (that's probably why it's only underpowered 1.3L here), horsepowers, and the weight of the car. And then the 24% ordinary tax is added upon that again.   It's bcos of these stupid taxes on new cars, the average age on cars here is nearly 10 years. That's about the oldest in Europe.
#511 of 1688 but a 1997 Accent hatchback? by syd44 May 23, 2001 (6:48 pm)
----This would be my first car. I wanted to get info from previous owners. The car im looking at is a 1997 Hyundai Accent Hatchback. it is a 4cyl., automatic. it has 71k miles on it. power everything, moonroof, upholstery, tinted glass, no cd. the dealership is asking $4995. is this an appropriate price?? how much should be offering? what are some problems associated with this model and year? thanks alot.
#512 of 1688 '00 Stereo by treybrad May 23, 2001 (9:07 pm)
I know there has to have been some discussion on this topic, but where is it? I have searched everywhere I know but can't find anything, it doesn't help that the t-h-c board has been down for a couple of days. The problem I am having is with the cd player. It is a 2000, 5-speed L hatchback and as you know, the goofy thing has a oval opening. I used to have a '97 and that was no problem. What I need is a dash kit. I have found the pictures of the car in Australia, but is there a kit available in the states? If not, can I get one from Australia or can I make my own? I have been to all the local shops and they have all never heard of a kit for our cars. Is there a place on the internet? Crutchfield doesn't have any... any help is appreciated greatly!   Trey Bradshaw treybradhome.com   BTW: if this has been discussed just give the the message number. Thanks.
#513 of 1688 96 accent by icebones May 23, 2001 (11:03 pm)
I'm looking at buying a 96 accent. I relativly pleased with the little ccar, but it has 119k mi. and that concerns me a little. does anyone out there have any comments on how the engines hold up after they reach this point. It's a very clean little car and if I new it had the same reliability as a nissan I wouldn't think twice about it. I put 230k on an 81 datsun 510 and abused it badly, so thats why i mentioned that. any advise is helpful and greatly appreciated
#514 of 1688 everyone by njbongo May 24, 2001 (9:06 am)
Wew, let's see if I can help ou guys out.   Snoopy, thanks for the info...that makes more sense why they only put a 1.3L in there...wow, 14K for an Accent...I just paid that much form my fully loaded Focus ZX3 last month !!!!! If you do harass Hyundai about your problems, let me know what happens. Good Luck.   Destro2001...congrats, and good luck with your new Accent...that's a pretty decent price!   Syd44...NO WAY is that a good price. Check out the book values on www.kbb.com, www.nada.com and here on edmunds. Unless the car is in PERFECT condition, that's a little steep $3K would be better. If your going to spend $5K, get a new 2001 GS or GL, they are way more refined than the previous body style, and a little roomier,   treybrad...there is no kit in existence that I know of...if you order a HU from Crutchfield, they will give you the harness and tell you how to install it, but there will now doubt be cutting involved (I did this on my own, it looks kinda weird, but I couldn't live with the stock audio)   Finally, ICEBONES....I have a 95 with 90K miles and I beat the living snot out of it...still runs great. Keep in mind that the timimg belt MUST be done every 60K miles or so on ANY Accent, otherwise you risk major engine damage. Buying one used, you have no way of really knowing wiothout having it looked at (this applies to you too to syd44). HOWEVER, it's not a super expensive job to have done (like $300). Anyway, my 95 (which was the FIRST model year) had only one recall, and was and still is 100% problem free. If the price is reasonable, go for it. Remember these models are STILL Hyundais, and don't have really good resale values, so don't pay too much !!!!   Good luck everyone, hope I can help
#515 of 1688 Accent values by occupant1 May 24, 2001 (4:26 pm)
a 1997 Accent is only worth $4995 if it has less than 30K on it. You've got to get him down to about $3000-$3500 to be a deal. And remember, I bought the 1997 Accent I had for $1300, with 95K, as a repossession, and it wasn't TOO beat up until I wrecked it. Check the papers, the trader magazines, you'll see Accents for much less.   As to the 119K mile Accent, mine had what, 102-103K when I got rid of it, it had been wrecked twice and beat to heck, and it still drove perfect execpt for the brake rotor warpage and the deployed airbags getting in my way. The 1.5L engine is fine, granted you've done the timing belt and kept the oil changed regularly. Have a mechanic look at it, the $60 is worth it if you don't know what you're doing, unlike me, I'll take the dipstick out and try to light it on fire. If it flames up fast, gas in the oil, has blowby, engine's worn out, if it burns slow, fine, if it won't hardly light, water in oil, needs work. Don't do this at home, kids, do it in the driveway, AWAY from the car, and not while standing in a pool of flammable liquid.
#516 of 1688 96 accent by icebones May 24, 2001 (8:36 pm)
thanks for the info, I've checked it out frontwards and backwards and aside from some very minor seepage it appears tight and drives fine. I check the oil, rubbed, smelt it, etc. It seems fine. I feel that the asking price of 3k is a little steep, but it is on a lot and not an individual. basically it's the best car i've found for 3k and under that's an auto, and my wife can't drive a stick so I HAVE to get an auto. The only other thing i noticed is that there is rust around most of the bolts and hood latch, but it doesn't display any of signs of being under water, it still seems sound. The dealer says that he's sold a few hyundais and they all seem to have that problems, can anyone confirm or deny this? Aside from not being able to resale it for that does anyone here feel that i will get 3k worth out of the car? especially compared to the 90-94's that I'm having to look at with similar mileage. I'm not worried about resale value but want to get at least a few years out of it if possible. Does ANYONE out there have an accent with 110k+ on it that can give me that kind of info. AS things sit now I'm going to get it, probably saturday, he guy says he will hold it till then since my work doesn't allow for any other time. anyway, that's what I would like to now

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