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| So I see a lot of these messages is from some time ago. I am wondering if anyone has any further updates to share? I have my '07 Accent for about two weeks now. I have filled up twice. I am concerned about the mileage being so low. I figured it on the second fill up at 23MPG. Someone please tell me it gets better since I love it and dont want to change cars. | |
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Replying to: islandlady1975 (May 07, 2007 9:02 am) Hope you do better over time.
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I have an 01 Accent hatch, base model, no A/C or anything, 5 speed. It has the older 1.5L engine you can't get on an Accent today, however, the EPA ratings are relatively similar. At absolute best, I've seen 42MPG on highway only trips with conservative (60-65mph, no stops at all except for gas), 36-38MPG for normal highway driving (70-75mph with occasional bursts to 80/85), 28-31mpg for my normal driving (all short trips, mostly city driving, though on "fast" city roads with a minimal number of stops), and winter mileage as low as 20mpg. My roommate has an 03 or 04 Elantra with an auto, and gets slightly worse mileage than me. It's also bigger, actually a little bit peppy, more comfortable, quieter, and in general a much nicer car. Not bad for only 1-3mpg less than what I get (though admittedly I do significantly better, as in 3-5mpg, on strictly highway driving). Anecdotally, friends with similar cars of other makes tend to get better mileage than myself, even those with bigger cars (Civics, in particular). All in all, it wasn't a bad car for the money, but I'm getting ready to buy something new, and I won't be looking at a new Accent, for sure. The car did it's job, was reliable, but I'll be looking a bit upmarket this time, and will happily pay a bit more for the gas. To the one with the performance concerns - an Accent isn't a fast car, and the new model is likely to be a bit slower than any Taurus that wasn't built in the 80s. 0-60 on the new ones is probably around 11 seconds or so. It'll be reasonable in city traffic, but, if my experience with my 1.5l is worth anything, if merging uphill onto highways with 85mph traffic is something you do on a regular basis, I would strongly recommend something with a bit more power. Doing so in the Accent 1.5L has been a generally harrowing experience. Frankly, with the prices the way they are, I don't see all that much of an attraction to the Accent at all when placed against a Yaris, Elantra, xA, or Mazda3i, obviously at different price points. The Focus can be had for a particularly good deal now, too, and while the interior won't match an Elantra's, it's more economical, and can be had for a bit less money, too. Edmund's "Total cost to own" over 5 years on an Accent sedan is about $29k, which includes interest, depreciation, insuance, and maintenence. Compare this to a Yaris, which is a more expensive car, at $27.9k. Not a huge difference, but most of that difference comes from as and depreciation. A Civic DX clocks in at $27k, Focus at $30k, Elantra at $29.8k, Mazda3i at $28.3k. If you can afford a higher monthly payment, I don't see much of a reason in going for the Accent for strictly economy/value reasons. If you have the money, and aren't in love with the Accent, I'd recommend looking at the other cars that are priced slightly above it. If you like the Accent, by all means, go for it! I just don't see them as a great value, from a pure money sense, as I see the other cars as nicer options. Okay, sorry 'bout the little OT run here. |
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2007 Accent SE 3DR 4,000miles I drive 270 miles a week of which 240 are highway 65-80mph. My average has gone from low 26's to high 27's. Whether or not the A/C is on doesn't seem to matter. This car desperately needs a 6th gear, 4000rpm at 80mph is way too much. |
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Replying to: 79customd (Aug 20, 2006 4:31 pm) |
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Replying to: flackone (Aug 28, 2006 8:08 pm)
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Replying to: dymension (Jun 10, 2007 10:17 am)
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Replying to: chastek3 (Jul 05, 2007 3:54 pm)
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My factory radio is not satellite ready, is anybody aware of any issues if I get a different Radio that is satellite ready, ie will it require any special adapters etc.. I will be having someone else do the install 
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Replying to: sgopus (Jul 26, 2007 10:49 am)
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