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Replying to: joe97 (Jul 20, 2006 3:24 pm) 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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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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Replying to: germancarfan1 (Oct 11, 2006 11:00 am) 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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Replying to: germancarfan1 (Oct 11, 2006 11:00 am) 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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Replying to: joe97 (Oct 11, 2006 5:42 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Oct 11, 2006 6:39 pm) Good luck |
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Replying to: backy (Oct 11, 2006 6:39 pm)
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Replying to: micweb (Nov 13, 2006 11:19 am) |
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I just visited a local dealer to check out the Accent and Elantra - I actually drove to the very rear of the dealership so I could scope out the cars undisturbed. Naturally, the typical glad-handling, grinning salesman hunted me down and tried to sell me a car. I think he lied to me, too: I understand the Accent is just plain not available with cruise. The smarmy salesman insisted the Accent WAS available with cruise. I dug in my heels a bit and, towards the end of the exchange, with a bit of exasperation, the salesman suggested that "... adding cruise to a 2007 Accent is not difficult." So - did Hyundai finally add cruise for the US market? If not, can one add cruise to an Accent via aftermarket addition? If one does add cruise, will it void any Hyundai warranties? 
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Well, if you needed another reason not to buy the Accent, here it is: Awful IIHS scores. It's pretty much a death trap. Side impact: POOR Rear impact: POOR Front impact: Acceptable The Accent is the only small car tested, aside from the Aveo, that didn't receive a good frontal test. In addition, both the Yaris and Fit received good side impact scores (and good frontal impact). These scores pretty much solidify what many have suspected all along, exploding airbags won't make up from a poorly constructed body. Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries plus a fracture of the pelvis would be likely in a crash of this severity. In addition, loading to the shoulder was excessive. Yikes!
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