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#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.
#551 of 598 Re: Finally got to see an SE in person [joe97] by backy Oct 06, 2006 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: joe97 (Jul 20, 2006 3:24 pm) I got to drive a SE exactly like the one in your photo tonight. It was red, fully loaded with the sunroof/CD changer package, and (unfortunately) an automatic. Other than the leisurely pickup with the automatic, I was very impressed by the car. The handling was great--at least on par with the Fit. Cornering was flat. We took some 25 mph cloverleafs at 50 with no drama, not a whimper from the tires. The ride was firm, as expected, but not harsh. It was a good trade-off with the softer ride (but looser handling) of the GLS sedan. It was more compliant than on my Elantra GT. The chassis was rock-solid, much better than on the Elantra. Not a rattle or squeak to be heard. The upside of the automatic was that the car was quiet at cruise, and the tall gearing kept the revs down on the highway.   The 8-way adjustable driver's seat was very comfortable, with firm cushioning that should be good for long trips. Even with the sunroof, I had plenty of headroom (5'10") but there wasn't nearly as much as sans sunroof--might be a problem for taller drivers. There's a cutout in the roof liner in back, so headroom seemed the same in back as it is w/o the sunroof--just enough for me. Legroom was also OK for me sitting behind myself, quite good for such a small car.   I think this would be a real fun car with a stick (especially the short-throw option). There's a cold-air intake option to add a little more power, but the power is adequate for my needs. Also the price of the base SE would be more palatable. The list on this one was over $16.7k. (There was a dealer sticker for another $599 for a 3-day money-back guarantee, a lifetime tire warranty, and pinstriping--LOL!) For that, I could get a nicely-equipped 2007 Elantra SE. But for $14.5k less discount and (hopefully) a rebate or two, the base Accent SE would be a great buy.
#552 of 598 HUGE drops in sales for Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Tiburon, and Tuscon by germancarfan1 Oct 11, 2006 (11:00 am)
TOP losers: Accent down a record 59%! Sonata down 13% Elantra down 30%!   "September sales totaled 33,384, down 13 percent compared with September 2005 due to limited availability of all-new Accents and Elantras. Plant slowdowns this summer in Korea and strong worldwide demand for these vehicles contributed to this situation."   Suuure. Because people are just waiting in line at Hyundai dealerships, salivating for an Accent sticked at $16.7K. Right. Fit, Versa, Rabbit, New Sentra anyone? http://www.hyundainews.com/Corporate_News/Sales_Releases/10_03_2006_1806.asp   Once again confirming that consumers don't want to buy the "new" Accent, an overpriced, poorly constructed vehicle. Throw in $3K in rebates and people will consider the Accent.   Not surprising though from a company that can't spell it's own cars ("Sontata") Replies to this message: backy (Oct 11, 2006 11:08 am) joe97 (Oct 11, 2006 5:42 pm) backy (Oct 11, 2006 6:39 pm) bwctaccent (Nov 05, 2006 10:59 am) micweb (Nov 13, 2006 11:19 am) and 1 more...
#553 of 598 Re: HUGE drops in sales for Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Tiburon, and Tuscon [germancarfan1] by backy Oct 11, 2006 (11:08 am)
Replying to: germancarfan1 (Oct 11, 2006 11:00 am) I guess they need to pay those web content interns more money!   Here's a note from the press release that may explain the lower sales numbers for Accents (and Elantras):   September sales totaled 33,384, down 13 percent compared with September 2005 due to limited availability of all-new Accents and Elantras. Plant slowdowns this summer in Korea and strong worldwide demand for these vehicles contributed to this situation.   The low availability of these cars was confirmed by a dealer I talked with recently.

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