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Honda Fit v. Hyundai Accent

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#97 of 257 I'm adding the accent to my "list" by cecirdr

May 14, 2006 (3:36 pm)

I hadn't thought about this car at all. I'm still shopping for a new car based on specs and working up a "gameplan" before I start to test drive cars at dealerships.
 
Major factors for me in a new car are ability to play mp3s and as quiet a ride as these small cars can provide. The hyundai might be tops in the quietness category. From what I can tell it appears they've gotten their reliability way up. I'm not looking to sell a car in a few years...I'm looking for a long term 10 year car that I can put bunches of miles on.
 
Is the 2007 accent just the 3 door hatch version of the 2006 sedan. If the features are the same, then I might consider the sedan since they're usually quieter than hatches.
 
Thanks for the heads up.
 
Ceci

#98 of 257 Re: I'm adding the accent to my "list" [cecirdr] by backy

May 14, 2006 (5:36 pm)

Replying to: cecirdr (May 14, 2006 3:36 pm)
There will be a 2007 sedan also, but the main differences from the 2006 seem to be that ABS is no longer standard, but part of the Preferred package (with A/C and power package), and alloys will come now in a Preferred Sport package, meaning you will be able to get an Accent sedan with the power accessories, ABS, A/C, and no alloys if you want to. That isn't possible in the U.S. with the 2006 Accent.
 
The 3-door, especially the SE, should have much better handling than the sedan due to a sport-tuned suspension and steering, and 16" alloys. But the ride will probably be stiffer too. Also a high-zoot stereo and power moonroof are available options on the SE, but not on the sedan.

#99 of 257 Re: Heh [plekto] by snakeweasel

May 15, 2006 (6:02 am)

Replying to: plekto (May 04, 2006 12:00 am)
I mean - spend $40K for a Caddy or $40K for a Boxter?
 
Personally I would go with the Caddy. Caddy just seems to have a more subdued image of more content people. While the Boxter screams middle aged crazy.
 
"Today he traded his big 98 Oldsmobile
He got a heck of a deal
On a new Porsche car"
 
Plus its so much more fun blowing the doors of a Boxter in my Caddy

#100 of 257 Well... by plekto

May 15, 2006 (10:09 am)

I have a friend who owns a Boxter - and it is a total kick in the rear end to drive. Way better than a Miata.
 
But it's not terribly practical, to be sure
 
RE: Adding the accent to your list:
I looked and the best value for the dollar right now seems to be the Accord VP. It has all the stuff the Hyundai has, but at $16K($16,250 will the end of the month) - it's a stunning deal.
 
P.S. the "deal" over at GM will be in a year and a half, when you can get a $35K Lucerne CXS with the Northstar V8 in it for about 20K. Say what you will about them, but GM are good *used* cars, since they depreciate quickly, yet are mechanically sound - at least as sound as Nissan and Hyundai and Suzuki, and nothing they have for 20K new compares to how the used luxury GM car will drive, even with two years of wear on it.

#101 of 257 Re: Well... [plekto] by backy

May 15, 2006 (11:20 am)

Replying to: plekto (May 15, 2006 10:09 am)
If you mean the Accent, the Accord VP is lacking several features of an Accent, plus the Accent is about $2700 less before any discount by the dealer.
 
Also... this is a discussion about the Fit vs. Accent, not the Accord vs. Accent.

#102 of 257 Re: Well... [plekto] by snakeweasel

May 15, 2006 (11:26 am)

Replying to: plekto (May 15, 2006 10:09 am)
But it's not terribly practical, to be sure
 
Yep try taking a bunch of people and the luggage to the airport in a Boxter.
 
I looked and the best value for the dollar right now seems to be the Accord VP. It has all the stuff the Hyundai has, but at $16K($16,250 will the end of the month) - it's a stunning deal.
 
I wouldn't say that, $16K is way under invoice for the Accord. I would say that you are going to pay close to $18K for it. A fully loaded Elantra can be had for close to $15K and an Accent for even less.

#103 of 257 Nope by plekto

May 15, 2006 (10:14 pm)

http://www.carsdirect.com/build/style?make=HO&modelid=108&zipcode=91020&trim_gro- ups=sedan4door2.4l,
 
Click on the link. That's Los Angeles, CA.
$15,962. Honda is running a $750 rebate until the end of may, and these sell for a couple of hundred over invoice, so it really IS a $16K Accord. Superb deal.
 
That also includes delivery.
 
Denver, CO.
http://www.carsdirect.com/build/style?make=HO&modelid=108&zipcode=80202&trim_gro- ups=sedan4door2.4l,
$16,362 (delivery is a bit more)
 
Atlanta, GA.
http://www.carsdirect.com/build/style?make=HO&modelid=108&zipcode=30318&trim_gro- ups=sedan4door2.4l,
$15,672(different rebates out east, so it seems)
 
I repeated this all over the country - it's consistently around $16,000 now, for most of the U.S.

#104 of 257 Re: Nope [plekto] by backy

May 16, 2006 (5:26 am)

Replying to: plekto (May 15, 2006 10:14 pm)
Let's all chant:
Fit vs. Accent
Fit vs. Accent
Fit vs. Accent
...

#105 of 257 Re: Nope [backy] by snakeweasel

May 16, 2006 (6:03 am)

Replying to: backy (May 16, 2006 5:26 am)
Fit vs. Accent
Fit vs. Accent
Fit vs. Accent

#106 of 257 Heh by plekto

May 16, 2006 (11:48 am)

Well, I was merely pointing out that there are a couple of good alternatives to the small 15K overpriced econobox segment out there. That Aren't year-end GM fire-sale models, either.
 
I'd much rather get the Accord VP, though, than a Fit Sport. Really a no-brainer if you drive them both. The Fit handles better, but it's not as smooth and refined on the highway. It ... it needs an EX luxury package ASAP with all the little things fixed.
 
The Hyundais are nice, I have to admit, but their engines and gearboxes aren't as good as even what GM and Ford make(neither are Subaru and a half dozen others), so it kind of left a flat taste in my mouth. Felt like a Buick, in fact - great interior, and stodgy, old engine/drivetrain. Like a fine car, but so "last decade". Now, that's not to say Hyundais aren't good values for what they are, but they aren't a Honda Accord or Pontiac(Toyota) Vibe - which is the other killer deal after rebates.
 
Now the Vibe - it truly is a Fit killer. After rebates(just wait - GM will offer them again in a month or two) - it drops to Fit Sport range, and it's well, a better car. More everything and only a bit bigger. Plus, all the GM goodies and gadgets. Not bad for a stripped-down economy car. $18K(decently optioned out with ABS, side aribags, etc) now - $16K when the 2007s come out

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