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#541 of 598 Re: agreed [popomunkee] by joe97 Jul 17, 2006 (9:44 am)
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. Replies to this message: backy (Jul 17, 2006 2:08 pm)
#542 of 598 Re: agreed [joe97] by backy Jul 17, 2006 (2:08 pm)
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.
#543 of 598 Re: Accent GS first drive [backy] by acronis Jul 17, 2006 (7:08 pm)
Replying to: backy (Jul 16, 2006 7:13 pm) It's strange that I haven't seen any television advertising for the Accent here in S. Fla. Yet I see a lot of tv ads for the Fit. Part of the reason why I believe Accent sales are not as strong as Fit is because not very many people know that it's been redesigned or that they even offer a 3 door along with their Sedan.   Again I understand that Honda has the 'name' and has a good rep as a car company and can demand a lot more for their cars but Hyundai is no bottom feeder and they need to start marketing the Accent. Offering 'bottom' dollar rebates may move some units but ultimately I think a marketing strategy along with their price and existing value options more than 'rebates' are what's needed to move more Accents.   The so-called pricing 'advantage' Fit allegedly has over the Accent is marginal. Yes, I have read the threads but Hyundai can build all the best cars in the US and if they can't successfully convey that to a wide range of consumers it won't matter.
#544 of 598 2006-2007 Accent Maintenance schedule by rangner Jul 18, 2006 (5:06 am)
Hello,   Does anyone know what the maintenance schedule is for the 06-07 accent? I gather that the timing belt needs to be changed at 60k. I tried to find out at the hyundai website but it seems that the info is restricted to hyundai owners.   FWIW I'll be looking into an 07 SE M/T when rebates kick in.   Eric
#545 of 598 Finally got to see an SE in person by meatycheesyboy Jul 20, 2006 (11:09 am)
Well, I got to see an SE in person and I was a bit under whelmed honestly. I love the look of the GS and was hoping that the fog lights, 16 inch alloys and tinted glass of the SE would look even better but I found that it really had no impression on me. The fog lights don't give the more upscale feeling that they give on other cars, the 16 inch alloys still look small to me and if the glass is tinted, I couldn't tell. Still a great looking car, no doubt, just not as striking a difference as I was hoping for. Replies to this message: backy (Jul 20, 2006 11:37 am) meatycheesyboy (Jul 20, 2006 12:55 pm) joe97 (Jul 20, 2006 3:24 pm) and 1 more...
#546 of 598 Re: Finally got to see an SE in person [meatycheesyboy] by backy Jul 20, 2006 (11:37 am)
Replying to: meatycheesyboy (Jul 20, 2006 11:09 am) Was this SE with or w/o the ground effects package? Maybe those would have made a difference to you. Replies to this message: meatycheesyboy (Jul 20, 2006 12:55 pm) joe97 (Jul 20, 2006 3:24 pm) backy (Oct 06, 2006 7:24 pm)
#547 of 598 Re: Finally got to see an SE in person [backy] by meatycheesyboy Jul 20, 2006 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: backy (Jul 20, 2006 11:37 am) It was without one. Is there a ground effects kit for the US? I've heard Canada is getting a version with side skirts, flared fenders, etc. ala the SR but I've not seen a mention of anything similar for the US. I would love it if we were getting one with the look of an SR but alas, it doesn't seem to be in the cards. Replies to this message: joe97 (Jul 20, 2006 3:24 pm) backy (Oct 06, 2006 7:24 pm)
#548 of 598 Re: Finally got to see an SE in person [meatycheesyboy] by joe97 Jul 20, 2006 (3:24 pm)
Replying to: meatycheesyboy (Jul 20, 2006 12:55 pm) Something like this:   Replies to this message: backy (Oct 06, 2006 7:24 pm)
#549 of 598 Tires on the 2007 Accent SE by jetscreamer Jul 26, 2006 (5:55 pm)
Does anyone know what the treadlife expectancy is for the 2007 Accent SE's tires? I am assuming they won't last very long since they are high performance tires, and will cost a small fortune to replace.
#550 of 598 found a review w/good pics by cambo Aug 09, 2006 (8:38 pm)
Replying to: backy (Mar 25, 2005 8:19 pm) Found this review of the Hatch…   http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdrives/07accent_gs_sport.htm">link title   I had wanted to see how much room was in the back with the seats lowered. Looks like plenty.

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