Article Comments: 2007 Hyundai Accent SE First Drive

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#4 of 23 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Hyundai Accent SE First Drive [germancarfan1] by backy Nov 02, 2006 (11:03 am)
Replying to: germancarfan1 (Nov 02, 2006 10:51 am) Thank goodness I live in MN! I would never even think of driving a car that fast here, unless someone in the car was really ill and we needed to get to a hospital--and then I don't care how loud the engine is! Anyway, engine noise from a 1.6L motor at 80 mph isn't a testament to how well screwed together the car is. For example, I think the Fit is very well screwed together and its engine noise at 80 mph-style rpms was quite loud. If you want a lot less engine noise, there's the automatic Accent--lots less rpms on the highway. I think it is high praise when after driving around Detroit--which I have done, and those are some nasty roads (sorry Detroiters) and not having a single rattle. In comparison, when I test drove cars such as a $24k Accord, a Fit, and a Sentra, I heard at least one rattle from each--and that was on relatively smooth roads.
#5 of 23 Acticle was not justy-fied by festiboi1 Nov 03, 2006 (10:53 am)
Loved the review and agreed with most of it. The Accent is an exceptional small car and shows how Hyundai is rapidly improving. However, why the harsh words about the Justy? I love my 1987 Justy and will take it to the grave with me. Sure, it is spartan, but it doesn't ever squeak, break-down, and is built like a tank. Considering the car was a mere $6000 brand new and is now 19 years old, it doesn't deserve the bad wrap. Wonder how well the $14K Accent will hold together by 2026?
#6 of 23 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Hyundai Accent SE First Drive [backy] by alpha01 Nov 06, 2006 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: backy (Nov 02, 2006 8:42 am) For 2007, I thought that the Accent DOESN'T have ABS standard. And why doesn't this "class" include the Scion xA/xB (although admittedly, they have less than a month left of production), with replacements debuting early 2007. ~alpha Replies to this message: backy (Nov 06, 2006 2:58 pm) just_tired (Apr 30, 2007 2:53 pm)
#7 of 23 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Hyundai Accent SE First Drive [alpha01] by backy Nov 06, 2006 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: alpha01 (Nov 06, 2006 2:42 pm) The Accent SE has ABS standard. That was the car that Edmunds reviewed and which is the subject of this discussion. I think you answered your own question on the Scions--they're dead (Jim) in their present form anyway. But you're right, they do have ABS standard. But not side bags/curtains, as does the Accent (not even available on the xB).
#8 of 23 Uh, by alpha01 Nov 06, 2006 (3:14 pm)
I guess we'll have to differ on what 'Standard' means. I can read the headline of the article, and so I realize which Accent Edmunds.com tested. But your statement was more broad, which could cause confusion. "But only the Fit and Accent come with ABS stnadard, in this class." IMO, that would lead one to believe that ABS is standard on the Accent. It's standard on the SE trim line, and optional on others. ~alpha Replies to this message: backy (Nov 06, 2006 3:18 pm) bobw3 (Nov 16, 2006 11:10 am) backy (Nov 16, 2006 11:25 am) and 3 more...
#9 of 23 Re: Uh, [alpha01] by backy Nov 06, 2006 (3:18 pm)
Replying to: alpha01 (Nov 06, 2006 3:14 pm) Well if you really want to pull out the Big Nit Pick, go right ahead. I figured it would be clear from the rest of my post that I was talking about the Accent SE and what the Edmunds' review said about it--not about the entire line of Accents. Sorry that was not clear to you. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Nov 16, 2006 11:10 am) backy (Nov 16, 2006 11:25 am) bobw3 (Nov 16, 2006 11:31 am) and 1 more... eldaino (Dec 07, 2006 11:13 am)
#10 of 23 Re: Uh, [backy] by bobw3 Nov 16, 2006 (11:10 am)
Replying to: backy (Nov 06, 2006 3:18 pm) That's one thing I like about Honda is that with model they make, the saftey features are standard across trim lines, which is as it should be in my opinion. And from the manufacturer's view, it makes for great advertising, simpler production, and makes it easier for the dealers who don't have to try and lie about how you really don't need the ABS or curtain airbags or something. Replies to this message: backy (Nov 16, 2006 11:25 am) bobw3 (Nov 16, 2006 11:31 am) backy (Nov 16, 2006 11:56 am) eldaino (Dec 07, 2006 11:13 am)
#11 of 23 Re: Uh, [bobw3] by backy Nov 16, 2006 (11:25 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Nov 16, 2006 11:10 am) I agree. For awhile, Hyundai had a comparable strategy, and in fact it does offer side airbags and ABS as standard in every vehicle it sells in the U.S. (including the Accent SE) but the Accent GLS (ABS is optional) and the Accent GS (ABS not available). I suspect this change had to do with complaints by dealers over the high list price of the Accent GLS, and the fact that its list price was higher than that of its cousin the Rio, on which ABS is optional. If you look at Hyundai, it actually offers more standard safety equipment on its models that compete head to head with Honda than Honda does, e.g. 4-wheel disc brakes on the Accent SE (not available on the Fit) and Elantra (not available on the Civic sedan), and ESC on the Sonata (not available on the 4-cylinder Accords). Replies to this message: bobw3 (Nov 16, 2006 11:31 am) backy (Nov 16, 2006 11:56 am) eldaino (Dec 07, 2006 11:13 am)
#12 of 23 Re: Uh, [backy] by bobw3 Nov 16, 2006 (11:31 am)
Replying to: backy (Nov 16, 2006 11:25 am) It's like the Nissan Versa, where ABS is a $200 option that now is causing great problems because of it's lack of availability. If they would just have put it in all the cars in the first place, I doubt if the $200 extra cost would cause as much pain to the dealers as the lack of ABS. And even with the rear drum brakes, the Fit still stops 60-0 in 123', which is pretty good...but you have a good point with the Hyundai safety features. They should advertise that along with their warranty as key features. Replies to this message: backy (Nov 16, 2006 11:56 am)
#13 of 23 Re: Uh, [bobw3] by backy Nov 16, 2006 (11:56 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Nov 16, 2006 11:31 am) They do.