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Hyundai Accent Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Re: Hyundai Accent: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [Car_man] by bwctaccent
Nov 05, 2006 (6:45 am)
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Replying to: Car_man (Jul 24, 2006 2:28 am)

I was poised to replace my ailing Saturn commuter car before winter hit and thus had my eye on an '07 Accent SE Hatch w/ MT.
I live in CT and the closest car that met my specs (I requested 2 color options) was in Reading, PA. After realizing how rare the MT's are at this point I was able to negotiate down to Edmunds TMV but couldn't get them lower. Other then carpeted floor mats I didn't get anything extra.
The dealer was able to locate the car and have it 'driven' in from PA within 3 days. Downside was it had 400 miles on it when I received it but at least the dealer was responsive.
As dealers catch up on the inventory of this gem and competition tightens up you may see rebates but I believe it may be awhile.
The delivery went well however a bit of infant mortality kicked in just 3 days after ownership. Manual transission on occasion will kick out of 4th gear and into neutral. New transmission is on the way from Korea and now I can be seen around town in a SanteFe loaner. Still ticked about it but have resolved myself to give them 1 shot at fixing it until I elevate it.
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Re: Hyundai Accent: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [bwctaccent] by spmrebel
Nov 06, 2006 (5:54 pm)
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Replying to: bwctaccent (Nov 05, 2006 6:45 am)

Hope you get your car fixed fast. At least your dealership provided a loaner car and Hyundai is sending you a new transmission. Keep bugging your dealership and Hyundai to make sure they fix and fix it right.
 
Doesn't bode well for quality control at Hyundai though
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Re: Hyundai Accent: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [spmrebel] by bwctaccent
Nov 15, 2006 (4:34 pm)
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Replying to: spmrebel (Nov 06, 2006 5:54 pm)

Thanks,
I just picked it up after the dealer installed a new transmission. So far so good, I'll keep ya posted. They had my car for about 12 days, which I suppose is not too bad considering they had to have the transmission shipped from Korea. Nonetheless, the SanteFe was a nice ride while I was waiting. Only time will tell if this was a 1-off lack of initial quality event. Nice too have the wheels back nonetheless. I'll post my early fuel mileage within a week or 2
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Re: Hyundai Accent: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [bwctaccent] by spmrebel
Nov 16, 2006 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: bwctaccent (Nov 15, 2006 4:34 pm)

Thats great you got it back quickly. Hopefully you wont any issues from here on out. Good luck with your new SE (I really like that car and they are very rare here in Southern CA).
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Re: Hyundai Accent: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [bwctaccent] by beowulf58
Jan 11, 2007 (6:41 am)
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Replying to: bwctaccent (Nov 15, 2006 4:34 pm)

I'd be careful! I had a 2000 Elantra wagon that I got rid of after 60,000 miles and 4 transmissions. Yes, 4 of them! It kept blowing sensors which would cause it to shut down on the interstate or wherever I was and the fix for the bad sensor was another transmission. They even replaced the master computer once!
 
Another thing I learned, they don't give you new transmissions. Hyundai uses rebuilt transmissions so ASK as to what you're getting.
 
On the other hand, my 99 Accent has been great. Besides a coil, all I've addes is gas and oil. I own it and won't part with it.
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Re: Hyundai Accent: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [beowulf58] by originalmoonz
Jan 11, 2007 (2:39 pm)
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Replying to: beowulf58 (Jan 11, 2007 6:41 am)

2007 Hyundai Accent GS hatchback stick with air...price paid: $12,300 (invoice).
 
The buying experience was that same typical tense deceptive affair that I've come to expect of a new car purchase. This one was particularly nerve-racking, with one salesman handing us off to a second salesman about halfway through the process (the ole good cop/bad cop routine), and since we were looking for the best rate on the financing, we also had to deal with the business manager. These people practice deception on a daily basis, so, unless you also do this, you are at a distinct disadvantage in any negotiation. We ended up getting the car at invoice, which I was satisfied with. They did however try to make an extra few hundred by overstating the cost of some added dealer accessories on the car, and figuring our state sales tax at a higher rate that it should have been. We challenged them on the sales tax thing, and they straightened it out...we let them have the higher than normal markup on the few dealer accessories (it only amounted to about a hundred dollars).
 
I really love having a new car, but I really hate the hasssle of buying one.
 
 
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4 transmissions...I dispute that!! by prosource1
Jan 22, 2007 (7:34 pm)
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My brother who lives in Asbury, KY has a 1997 Elantra wagon with 180,000 miles and original engine and tranny. He has had two small issues. This post seems to be written by someone who is 'downing' the product. I will give you his phone # and as a former Toyota owner, he will gladly tell you and show you his green elantra wagon that is still running and working great.
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Re: 4 transmissions...I dispute that!! [prosource1] by beowulf58
Mar 25, 2007 (4:54 am)
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Replying to: prosource1 (Jan 22, 2007 7:34 pm)

Prosource, I think we I just got one bad car in a bunch of decent ones. I don't doubt your brother's good fortune. My 99' Accent has been a dream and I won't part with it. In fact, I bought a 96' Accent off a friend just for run-around purporse so the wife can park her gas guzzling Pontiac.
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Hyundai Accent OTR Price - PA by just_tired
May 01, 2007 (9:13 am)
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How much did you pay for you Hyundai Accent GLS 4 door? The dealership I am working with is charging me $14,800 + [tags and tags]. They are offering the Sports Premium Package in this deal. I would like to know if this is a good deal for me.
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Re: Hyundai Accent: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [bwctaccent] by babu2
May 04, 2007 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: bwctaccent (Nov 15, 2006 4:34 pm)

Im thinking of buying an '06 accent hatchback. Can I ask how you went with the fuel mileage?

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