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April 3, 2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/hyundai_accent_2000

  Bob Storck
EditorBob Storck

EL CAJON, Calif. — It’s interesting to note how little $10,000 can purchase these days. It can provide a down payment on a house (and not a very big one at that), a down payment on a Mercedes-Benz (and not a very plush one at that) or a semester’s tuition, room and board at a university (and not a very respected one at that).

Ten thousand dollars is basically chump change in the general scheme of things. Well, Hyundai has a deal for you that’s not quite so chumpy: a quite well equipped 2000 Accent, for right around $10,000.

The Accent is new for 2000, longer and wider than the previous generation and more comfortable too. It’s about the same size as the Chevrolet Metro, and is available as a notchback coupe and as a four-door sedan. The coupe styling hides a hatchback, which allows that extra convenience along with nice lines. The hatchback provides a good deal of versatility — it’s a wonder that more Americans don’t care for them.

The Accent has a decent level of standard equipment: it comes with a stereo cassette sound system, dual outside mirrors, rear window defroster, retractable dual cupholder, remote fuel filler release and variable intermittent windshield wiper/washer system, so it’s no bare-bones set of wheels. With the GS and GL buyers get even more, including a digital quartz clock, tachometer, tinted glass, built-in driver's seat armrest and five-way adjustable driver's seat. The GS hatchback offers a split-folding 60-40 rear seat and rear window wiper/washer, and on the GL sedan there's a remote trunk release.

Air conditioning is a popular option. This year the air conditioning system has been refined and upgraded; the system is smaller, yet more efficient. However, anti-lock brakes are unavailable on any Accent model regardless of price.

EL CAJON, Calif. — It’s interesting to note how little $10,000 can purchase these days. It can provide a down payment on a house (and not a very big one at that), a down payment on a Mercedes-Benz (and not a very plush one at that) or a semester’s tuition, room and board at a university (and not a very respected one at that). Ten thousand dollars is basically chump change in the general scheme of things. Well, Hyundai has a deal for you that’s not quite so chumpy: a quite well equipped 2000 Accent, for right around $10,000. The Accent is new for 2000, longer and wider than the previous generation and more comfortable too. It’s about the same size as the Chevrolet Metro, and is available as a notchback coupe and as a four-door sedan. The coupe styling hides a hatchback, which allows that extra convenience along with nice lines. The hatchback provides a good deal of versatility — it’s a wonder that more Americans don’t care for them. The Accent has a decent level of standard equipment: it comes with a stereo cassette sound system, dual outside mirrors, rear window defroster, retractable dual cupholder, remote fuel filler release and variable intermittent windshield wiper/washer system, so it’s no bare-bones set of wheels. With the GS and GL buyers get even more, including a digital quartz clock, tachometer, tinted glass, built-in driver's seat armrest and five-way adjustable driver's seat. The GS hatchback offers a split-folding 60-40 rear seat and rear window wiper/washer, and on the GL sedan there's a remote trunk release. Air conditioning is a popular option. This year the air conditioning system has been refined and upgraded; the system is smaller, yet more efficient. However, anti-lock brakes are unavailable on any Accent model regardless of price. EL CAJON, Calif. — It’s interesting to note how little $10,000 can purchase these days. It can provide a down payment on a house (and not a very big one at that), a down payment on a Mercedes-Benz (and not a very plush one at that) or a semester’s tuition, room and board at a ...