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Mountain Girl -> Just bought an Accent ! (3/31/2007 10:16:42 PM)

Hey Guys,

I just bought a 2005 Hyundai Accent with 14000 miles on it.  I traded in my Honda Civic (46100 miles on it) that had transmission problems.  Owned the Honda for all of five months before it nearly left me stranded on a busy intersection.  I went to the dealership three times explaining the problem, yet they couldn't find what was wrong with it.  I guess the bright yellow "engine" symbol wasn't a clue.  So, out with the Honda, in with the Hyundai.  I'm looking forward to email and posts from other Hyundai owners of their experiences with their cars.



  
frozeh2o -> RE: Just bought an Accent ! (4/1/2007 12:07:34 AM)

Welcome......hope you're pleased with the Hyundai and ask questions when something comes up you are concerned about. [:)]

Doohickie -> RE: Just bought an Accent ! (4/1/2007 1:23:08 AM)

A tip, if the Accent has an automatic trans:  ONLY use SP-III transmission fluid in it.  It is not generally available in most auto parts stores; you usually have to get it at a Kia, Hyunai or Mitsubishi dealer.  The transmissions on Hyundais are pretty good, provided you maintain them properly.

Most shops like to use a synthetic that is "universal" but every AT failure I've heard about in a Hyundai came from either not changing the fluid at all, or changing it and using the wrong stuff.

Just a little tip.  Other than that, enjoy your Accent!

Mountain Girl -> RE: Just bought an Accent ! (4/1/2007 11:56:23 AM)

Hey Thanks, Doohickie !  I'll keep that in mind when its time for her tranny flush.

I took the Lil Accent out on the road today.  Just put 100 miles on her to get a feel for it and it rides great !!  I have to take pics of her and upload them to share. 

I have a warranty from the dealership in case of any problems.  I didn't get the extended warranty (salesman wasn't too happy with that).  Didn't think I needed the extended.

I'm takin' her to work tomorrow...let's see how it goes.

Doohickie -> RE: Just bought an Accent ! (4/1/2007 3:51:28 PM)

You still have the remander of the 5 year, 60,000 mile warranty as well.  That transfers to subsequent owners.  The 10 year, 100,000 powertrain warranty, though, only applies to the first owner.  So you still have a lot of warranty left.

Mountain Girl -> RE: Just bought an Accent ! (4/2/2007 9:09:08 PM)

Right now I have the 30 day/1000 mile warranty from the dealer as well as the 5yr/60k one.  I could have purchased the extended warranty, but didn't feel it would be necessary.  I'm hoping to "trade up" in a few years for another Hyundai. 

Took her to work today and everything went well.  My only minor complaint is that I don't have a trunk release inside the car and the interior is very small.  But, she handles like a dream.  I hope I have better luck with her than I had with my Civic.

  

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