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Re: Finally got to see an SE in person [meatycheesyboy] by joe97
Jul 20, 2006 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: meatycheesyboy (Jul 20, 2006 12:55 pm)

Something like this:
 
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Tires on the 2007 Accent SE by jetscreamer
Jul 26, 2006 (5:55 pm)
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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.
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found a review w/good pics by cambo
Aug 09, 2006 (8:38 pm)
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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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Re: Finally got to see an SE in person [joe97] by backy
Oct 06, 2006 (7:24 pm)
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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.
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HUGE drops in sales for Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Tiburon, and Tuscon by germancarfan1
Oct 11, 2006 (11:00 am)
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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")
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Re: HUGE drops in sales for Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Tiburon, and Tuscon [germancarfan1] by backy
Oct 11, 2006 (11:08 am)
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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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Re: HUGE drops in sales for Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Tiburon, and Tuscon [germancarfan1] by joe97
Oct 11, 2006 (5:42 pm)
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Replying to: germancarfan1 (Oct 11, 2006 11:00 am)

Please calm down before I go nit-pick about every VW issue (and trust me they far exceed Hyundai). There are circumstantial reasons for the drop-off, and they will be made up since now everything is back on track.
 
Mind you this is the second or third monthly loss YOY for Hyundai during the past few years...geesh!!
 
And by the way, Hyundai Accent GS & SE are hot, especially. Most dealers are selling every allocation they receive, in very short time, I should mention...
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Re: HUGE drops in sales for Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Tiburon, and Tuscon [joe97] by backy
Oct 11, 2006 (6:39 pm)
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Replying to: joe97 (Oct 11, 2006 5:42 pm)

I can confirm how hot the Accent hatches are in my area. I found only one SE, an automatic, within 25 miles (5 dealers) of me when I looked around a few days ago. Some dealers had 2-3 GSes. They had fewer GLSes. I suspect the 2006s are near sold out and the 2007s are slow in arriving--or they just sell quickly.
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Re: HUGE drops in sales for Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Tiburon, and Tuscon [backy] by bwctaccent
Nov 05, 2006 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: backy (Oct 11, 2006 6:39 pm)

Yes the 2007 SEs are very slow in arriving especially the manual transmissions. I just bought one and the dealer had to have it brought in from approx 300 miles away. Be patient or wait within 5 or 6 days of the end of the month and your dealer may be motivated to find you one.
Good luck
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Re: HUGE drops in sales for Accent, Sonata, Elantra, Tiburon, and Tuscon [backy] by micweb
Nov 13, 2006 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: backy (Oct 11, 2006 6:39 pm)

Backy, Hyundai had labor strikes and other grief this past year, and their production is way down. Accents may be popular, but they are also in very short supply due to production shortages.

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