Hyundai Accent Coupe
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I bought it new because by brother-in-law (car dealer) said it was a good deal. Whether he meant it or not, after 6 years I'm pleased.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dealer parts are expensive (£360 for new clutch at 67k miles). Cheaper parts can be had (£175 - Clutch Master).

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Reminds me of a go-kart - gets a bit sluggisher (sic) from 40k onwards, overstears a bit when wet.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    See above.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Apart from the whinning radio (when tape is playing), a sunroof that whisles (over 50mph) and windows that won't close (rusting inside), there is no problem with the basics.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    My clubby chick girlie friends liked getting to my silver go-kart ;-)

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    6' and loads of room. Four golf bags in the back and can move a 2 bed flat in 3 goes (done several times).

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's never been nicked, but I've locked the keys in a few times and it takes 30 seconds to get into (10 with your eyes open).

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive dealers, but I've not needed them much apart from servicing. No point using them after 3 years.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Great.

    Other

    I love my Hyundai go-kart - will miss it when I change it (although the girlfriend wants it).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes