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Re: Accent GS first drive [backy] by shado4
Jul 16, 2006 (5:18 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 16, 2006 3:52 pm)

A VW can reach over $40k. $40k for a vee-dub?!?
 
Not sure if you can still buy them, but a 12 cylinder VW Phaeton could cost you well over $100,000 (including the $3,000 gas guzzler tax)!
 
A $100K VW is truly insane. No wonder Phaeton sales in the U.S. were abysmal.
 
As far as $30K Hyundai's, buyers don't seem to be having a problem with that, as Azera sales for June are 68% higher than its predecessor, the XG350.
 
Back to the Accent, the reason why I like it is the availability of options that you can't get on its competition, sometimes at any price. An example is the power moonroof on the Accent SE which is not available at all on the Fit and only available on the more expensive 4-door Rabbit. Factory installed fog lights are standard on the SE and the Fit Sport, but are not available on any Rabbit.
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Re: Accent GS first drive [backy] by jkrafcik1
Jul 16, 2006 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 16, 2006 12:27 pm)

FYI from someone with some experience about Hyundai Accent sales mix -- in the 2005 model year the 3-door accounted for 50% of all Accent sales. The lack of a 3-door has certainly impacted Accent sales -- a situation now resolved with the arrival of the 2007 model year lineup. (Accent sales were up 43% in June.)
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Re: Accent GS first drive [jkrafcik1] by backy
Jul 16, 2006 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: jkrafcik1 (Jul 16, 2006 6:11 pm)

Thanks for the insight. The way buyers are snapping up Yaris hatchbacks w/o ABS (my local dealer says it's mostly parents buying for high school or college kids), I think the Accent GS could be quite popular. If someone could live w/o AC (as I did until I moved to Houston many years ago), they could have a nice little car for under $11k MSRP.
 
Isn't there a cold air induction kit for the Accent SE (maybe all trims)? Do you know how much it costs and what boost in power it provides?
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Re: Accent GS first drive [germancarfan1] by joe97
Jul 16, 2006 (6:31 pm)
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Replying to: germancarfan1 (Jul 16, 2006 3:58 pm)

I never claimed 70% increase in stiffness, Hyundai did; that comes right out of their press release, by the way. And, SE's unique because items mentioned other subcompacts do not offer.
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Re: Accent GS first drive [joe97] by acronis
Jul 16, 2006 (6:52 pm)
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Replying to: joe97 (Jul 16, 2006 6:31 pm)

I've read through this thread and there are some who decry the pricing of the Accent because they seem to believe it isn't priced competitively enough? A little reality check here is required. Has anyone tried to shop the price of a Fit? even the base price?
 
Right. It's overall price to content makes the Accent seem higher with when optioned but wait....what are those ridiculous dealer adjusted mark-ups which add even more to their rip-off pricing that have been so conveniently ignored? Some dealers are getting up to $2,000! over MSRP on the Mulrooney. So where is the savings over the Accent?
 
Yeah what the Accent really needs are rebates. Yeah. Sure.
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Re: Accent GS first drive [acronis] by backy
Jul 16, 2006 (7:13 pm)
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Replying to: acronis (Jul 16, 2006 6:52 pm)

The Fit can be had at MSRP, although some dealers are charging more. If you read the Fit Prices Paid discussion, you'll see many buyers having a Fit (sorry) for MSRP or even a little under. Compare a base Fit for $14,400 with a 2007 Accent GLS with comparable equipment (power package and ABS, and 14" steel wheels) for $14,095. Not much difference, and the Fit has much more versatility, better fuel economy, and historically higher resale value. The Accent SE hatchback, with ABS, is actually a little more than the base Fit, but at least it comes with features like 16" alloys and a few other trim items the base Fit does not have.
 
So yes, I think the 2007 Accent does need rebates to compete in this market. I don't think most buyers are willing to pay the same money for a Hyundai as for a comparably-equipped Honda. Honda has the long-term track record for strong resale value, quality, and dependability. Hyundai doesn't, yet.
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GermanCarFan is not objective. by azera25
Jul 16, 2006 (9:33 pm)
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I don't understand why he comes here to discuss the Accent when his facts are inaccurate, irrelavent and biased.
 
In his mind Volkswagon, the most overpriced POS ever offered in the American market, can do no wrong. Yeah right buddy, that's why their sales have gone down the shitter in the last 10 years.
 
Hyundai, on the other hand, is winning recognition right and left and is making great progress because they make great vehicles.
 
I'm sorry, I don't mind discussing the pros and cons of owning a Hyundai, but I don't appreciate when someone comes here just to take cheap shots at the brand rather than look at their cars for what they are. Please come in here for discussion not with the purpose of biased persuasion. Thanks
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agreed by popomunkee
Jul 17, 2006 (8:54 am)
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right on, azera5! well spoken! volkswagen's are utter garbage. overpriced, holy terror electricals, and jettas made in mexico. hyundai is the 5th largest auto manufacturer and will overtake nissan very soon. i love my hyundai!
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Re: agreed [popomunkee] by joe97
Jul 17, 2006 (9:44 am)
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Replying to: popomunkee (Jul 17, 2006 8:54 am)

I wouldn't call VW utter garbage (same goes for Hyundai) but they do command premium pricing vs. its competitors, for the most part. Reliablity and quality are still question marks but credits are due, since VW is finally enjoying growth (US), in terms of sales, after a few years of steady fall.
 
In terms of ranking, Hyundai is 6th overall in the world. And, in the United States, they are 7th behind GM, Ford, Toyota, DCX (Chrysler), Honda, and Nissan (or 4th among import nameplates). As you stated, in the US and the world, they are quickly moving up (behind Nissan in the US, and DCX as far as the world is concerned) - amazing feat considering where they started.
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Re: agreed [joe97] by backy
Jul 17, 2006 (2:08 pm)
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Replying to: joe97 (Jul 17, 2006 9:44 am)

Yes, and the new Rabbit is a very nice piece, and attractively priced in 3-door form. Reliability is still a question-mark though. It is a larger, more refined, and more powerful car than the Accent SE. That is one reason I think Hyundai won't be too successful trying to sell the SE at/near list. Other reasons are called the Fit, Yaris, and Versa.

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