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#41 of 598 Re: Precisely backy [bamacar] by backy Jun 17, 2005 (9:22 pm)
Replying to: bamacar (Jun 17, 2005 7:52 pm) Some of the press reports re the '06 Accent GLS mentioned a $10k starting price, that's where I got that figure. If they can price the new GLS anywhere near $10k, even $11k ($12k with automatic), I think it will be a good deal, considering its equipment. With the '07 Elantra likely going up in size and price, there's room for a price increase on the Accent and still maintain a $3000 or so gap.   But as I said who expects good highway fuel economy in a light, small car, with a low power engine? Everybody.   Everybody but Mini Cooper owners I guess. Check out the EPA ratings on the 115 hp 5-speed Mini Cooper: 28 city, 36 highway. Just 1 mpg better than the Rio on the highway. And they sell like hotcakes.
#42 of 598 Right, backy... by iluvmysephia1 Jun 18, 2005 (7:55 am)
I certainly don't expect 40mpg highway in a 2006 Hyundai Accent. When you look at even a starting MSRP of around $12,000 with that great new design for the Accent I'd have to say look at this car closer. I certainly am, along with the new Kia Rio. Now, 28 city, 36 highway would be nice to achieve, eh? Replies to this message: bamacar (Jun 18, 2005 4:31 pm)
#43 of 598 I will look... by bamacar Jun 18, 2005 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Jun 18, 2005 7:55 am) but with a Corolla at 41/32 with the manual, 20 more horsepower, and heavier, the long term economy factor is not looking too good.
#44 of 598 Yeah, but... by iluvmysephia1 Jun 18, 2005 (5:28 pm)
the Toyota Corolla? Even with the sport touches it still looks so conservative. Replies to this message: bamacar (Jun 18, 2005 5:51 pm) backy (Jun 19, 2005 7:28 pm)
#45 of 598 Re: Yeah, but... [iluvmysephia1] by bamacar Jun 18, 2005 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Jun 18, 2005 5:28 pm) I agree. I am just looking for an excuse to not get a Corolla or Civic, and I was hoping the next Accent, Rio, or Elantra would come close to the same economy numbers with the manual transmission. Replies to this message: backy (Jun 19, 2005 7:28 pm)
#46 of 598 Very Nice! by chris65amg Jun 19, 2005 (3:22 pm)
I really like the way that the new Accent looks, but I think that the Rio is a little better-looking, especially in red. Either way, I would buy either of them over an Echo or Aveo.
#47 of 598 Re: Yeah, but... [bamacar] by backy Jun 19, 2005 (7:28 pm)
Replying to: bamacar (Jun 18, 2005 5:51 pm) You still have hope with the Accent and Elantra. If those don't offer the highway mpg you want, you might try the new-ffor-'06 Yaris or Jazz/Fit. Both should offer over 40 mpg.
#48 of 598 What *is* the Acccent's competition? by doohickie Jul 05, 2005 (7:44 am)
The thing is... is Hyundai and Scion really competing with each other?   I entered the new car market with the Scion xA as my favorite. It still has a lot of things going for it, but acceleration is not among them. I think the 05 Accent is ugly in a down-scale sense (as opposed to the xB, which is ugier, but in a cutting-edge sense).   Anyway, I'm looking for a hatchback with AT. In the Hyundai line, the Elantra is my choice. If the Accent comes in a hatchback for 06, it will get a long, hard look from me.   Bottom line is that if there is a hatchback Accent, it is a DIRECT competitor of the Scion xA & xB. If not, I'll look at the Rio Cinco for 06.
#49 of 598 ABS standard! by backy Jul 31, 2005 (4:12 pm)
I just noticed on the hyundaiusa.com site that Hyundai states the '06 Accent GLS will have ABS and 4-wheel disc brakes standard! I don't recall seeing that fact in earlier info on the '06 Accent. Perhaps it is a reaction to Honda making ABS standard on all of their cars, including the new Fit that will compete directly with the Accent. Anyway, that's a lot of safety equipment for such a low priced car. I hope they also make active head restraints standard. They do note that there will be adjustable head restraints for all passengers--something not even the '06 Sonata has.
#50 of 598 safety features by sandpaper Aug 01, 2005 (10:08 pm)
I think Hyundai has a great opportunity to hype its safety features as Honda as done. The 'Volvoization' of Honda with their 'SAFETY FOR EVERYONE' campaign will always make it seem as if Honda's will always be more safe than a Hyundai, even if test scores say otherwise. Replies to this message: alpha01 (Aug 02, 2005 6:57 am) backy (Aug 02, 2005 8:02 am) alpha01 (Aug 02, 2005 8:41 am) and 1 more...

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