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« on: June 27, 2006, 10:12:48 pm » |
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 First Drive:
  Starting at just $13,495, Hyundai's new two-door Accent hatchback "is a quality product at an affordable price," says Managing Editor, Grant Yoxon. "The Accent is surprisingly quiet and comfortable," he says, however its 1.6-litre motor is "not particularly peppy," and "there are no plans to build a four-door hatch." Standard equipment is generous, but side and curtain airbags are available only on the top-of-the-line model. More...
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a4_tom
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« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2006, 10:23:49 pm » |
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I just checked one out today. I am impressed with its interior materials and fit-and-finish. There are more soft plastic than Yaris while the HVAC knobs have high-quality tactical feel!
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The Mighty Duck
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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2006, 10:57:33 pm » |
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The standard tires are large 185/65R14 all-season radials.   Try finding a 13" tire anymore, nevermind anything smaller. 14" tires are not "large" by today's standards by any stretch of the imagination. Suitable, yes, but not large. Otherwise, decent review. Both the new Accent and the Rio5 look great in person. Didn't really take a good look, but from the outside I thought "hey, that's a nice looking car". Add that to Hyundai's increasing reliability, warranty, and price and you've got a real winner. |
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1) (384 BC – 322 BC) the greatest of the Ancient Greek orators
2) pseudonym used by Valentine Wiggin in Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game to alter the events of world history
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« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2006, 08:44:42 am » |
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I think the sedan version is odd looking, but I'm liking the looks of the hatch. Seems like a decent all around vehicle  |
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« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2006, 09:23:01 am » |
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Nothing earth shattering. Looks to be a fantastic value....but I can't help notice that the exterior shape reminds me of the late 90's Civic hatch.
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« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2006, 10:03:14 am » |
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Good car and value.
The Sport should be available with SABs tho. I guess the Sport SR will get them later from another source I read. |
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« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2006, 10:40:15 am » |
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Maybe I'm being a total nit picker, but the people who write these reviews need to pay more attention to detail. The last Tercel hatch available in Canada was a 1990 model. From 1991-1999, Tercels only came with a trunk. If a reviewer can't get a simple historic fact right, it leads me to question the value and thoroughness of the rest of the review.  1990 Tercel 3-door  1991 Tercel 2-door |
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a4_tom
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« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2006, 11:01:28 am » |
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Those Tercels were so boring to drive but serve me so well as a learner's car.  |
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« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2006, 11:36:08 am » |
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Clearly this car isn't going to set any trends but it's a better value
than that ugly Honda Fit. |
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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2006, 12:03:43 pm » |
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« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2006, 01:10:32 pm » |
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Holy copy-cat Batman - you're right!
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« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2006, 04:00:16 pm » |
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Both are nice-looking hatches that serve new drivers relatively well.  |
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« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2006, 04:08:46 pm » |
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And... nobody builds a perfect car yet! |
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« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2006, 07:05:40 pm » |
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AUDI_T ya should write ad script fer Giant Dee..that was FAB...........  |
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