2000 Hyundai Accent Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

StrawberryScorpio on August 28, 2020

My little bad boy is older but still runs like a champ even with the issues (needs new timing belt, shocks and struts.) I got him with quite a few problems from over the years but I got most of them fixed. By the inside it's clear he was a product of the 90s with the faded but interesting patterns on the seats.

ghost_from_wildands on October 12, 2018

Though the car is out of date since it is now 18 years old, this car never broke down. Well except the time the flywheel, clutch, and starter needed to be replace and also the fuel pump which was OEM one, 7 months passed and this car never broke down since. The car currently has 203,456 miles on it and I?m betting I can get 300,000 more miles on it.

Cburney on April 19, 2018

My daughter fell in love with the car and I took her back to purchase it. The only issue is that the check engine light came on within 2 hours of us buying it. We are taking it to a mechanic this weekend with the code we received, but hoping nothing major is wrong with the car. I understand we bought it AS-IS, but it is disappointing to have to deal with maintenance already. The guys in the office were nice and the process was fast. If not for the engine light coming on I would have given 5 stars.

Hyundia lover on March 23, 2018

Best car in every way. I love it! I have four vehicles and this is the most comfortable to ride in and drive! Excellent has mileage.

hyundai happy man on July 25, 2017

over all its been a fun little car to drive . i bought this new when i was 35 my first new car it was reasonably priced with a decent warranty . i dont care what kind of car you buy all the warranties have some loopholes to them. my main complaint with this car is the engines power it struggles merging on freeway and starting up steep hills it works too hard once you get going its fine cruising speed in overdrive , people must have complained 2-3 years later they upped the horse power from 92 to 115 , one word of advice donot ignore the scheduled maintenance or replace with aftermarket parts . hyundais for some reason donot function well with aftermarket.. my car has now 149.000 miles on it but i have gone above and beyond the call of taken good care of it and given the proper pm maintenance..i also drive it easy they wont take a lot of abuse, i also never drove this car in the winter .that makes a lot of difference that was what my 91 escort was for ..the hyundai is a better car if you compared and ive been a ford guy all my life, ive also kept it garaged still the same automatic transmission .one down fall with the trans you cant change the filter .you would have to take the tranny apart so i change fluid every 2-3 years cheap maintenance compared with a new transmission..................overall its been i decent car but then again no one takes care of a car like i do...........................

sparky on September 26, 2014

It's a reliable car that gets great gas mileage. Ultimately with a car like this, it comes down to how you drive the car and how well you take care of it, but that goes with any car. I've driven mine from 130,000 to 186,000. My first year had all sorts of repairs, but it's because they were all overdue and it was about that time in the car's life. I've had nearly 4 years without major issue with the car aside from regular maintenance and one scheduled maintenance fix. My advice is to get the manual version of this car, always drive it like grandma was carpooling that day, and don't neglect it. If you're in a winter climate, get a battery wrap and magnetic attachable oil pan heater to decrease engine stress and lengthen car life. Ultimately, this car is cheaper, but with a potential to cost a lot less per mile over the life of the vehicle. Some Pros: Cheap to buy used, parts are reasonable, It has the potential for longevity. I got 40 mpg city/hwy combined with hypermiling techniques I met a guy who drove his to 270,000 miles. Some Cons: The engine seems sturdy, but everything else has a cheap feel to it. If you don't take care of it, it could cost you.

White Wolf on September 20, 2012

Lets be honest it's a cheap car, but for a college student like me that travels it is a great "college kid" car.

Accent Owner on October 11, 2011

A really "honest" Low cost car. I own a 2000 model 5 door Accent for family transport,and work as well. After 11 years of moderate use I needed a gear box replacement, a set of absorbers, and louter front suspension parts which were worn. About mileage, I've managed down to 6,2 liters/100 Km on the highway For all the above I,m quite satisfied

Single Mom on July 15, 2010

I own a 2002 3 door like the one pictured here. This was my first new car that I bought for myself. I have 93,000 miles on it now and it still runs great. Some of the maintenance costs get a little expensive( about 400-500 dollars)to keep the cars 30,000 ,60,000 etc.. maintenance up, but I have never been stranded in this car. I have driven from California to Louisiana , Louisiana to Utah and back with no problems. This is my one and only car and I will buy another Hyundai Accent when this one just can't run anymore. The drop down back seat has been great because I can get alot of things in the car when I need to. It also has the original brakes and brake pads.

Ahmad on June 15, 2009

If you have a new born baby i recomend Hyundai Accent . comfort,quite and temp. control are yours.