1998 Hyundai Accent Review
Price Estimate: $444 - $695

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- One of the least expensive modes of transportation on the road. Hyundais are more reliable than you think.
Cons
- Interior upholstery can be unnatractive. Strange rear end.
What’s new
The Accent GSi replaces the Accent GT this year. New front and rear fascias, and new engine mounts, which reduce engine vibration and harshness, are the only other changes to Hyundai's smallest car.
For sale near Columbus, OH
1 listings
- 41,492 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 25 City / 33 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Starfire Auto (1,982 mi away)
- Tow truck
- Power Driver Seat
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Located in Santa Clarita, CA
FOR PARTS OR OFF ROAD ONLY. BRING A TOW TRUCK! YES it only has 41k original miles! See the Carfax IT RUNS AND DRIVES, AND EVEN PASSED SMOG FOR...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/33 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KMHVD34N2WU327210
Stock: OT1312421H
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Vehicle overview
What a pleasant surprise from Hyundai. If the latest Sonata hinted at the direction the company was to take in the future, then the Accent is an in-your-face declaration from this Korean manufacturer that the days of selling shoddy, inept vehicles in the United States are over. The Accent is one of the better subcompacts in today's market.
However, you've got to pay for excellence, and the Accent is among the more expensive subcompacts. In contrast, a Chevrolet Metro sedan is a tad less pricey than the Accent. There is a reason for this: the Metro doesn't come standard with such niceties as rear window defogger, cargo area lighting, remote releases for the fuel door and trunk or digital clock. Additionally, the Accent benefits from single-piece side stampings, which contribute to stiffer body rigidity, and a 92-horsepower engine that far outranks the top-line 70-horse motor provided in the Chevy. Is the Hyundai worth the additional $400 over the Metro? Absolutely! The Metro feels a bit roomier, but the Accent offers more equipment and feels more solidly constructed than the tinny Chevrolet.
Unfortunately for Hyundai, another South Korean automaker has entered the U.S. market, expanding rapidly during the past couple of years. Kia builds the Sephia sedan, and it is larger and more powerful than the Hyundai. The Sephia can be loaded to the gills for little more than the Accent, and looks more expensive than it really is in top-level trim.
Aside from the putrid seat fabrics, childish paint schemes and funky smell associated with all new Hyundais, we like the Accent quite a bit. It's a great set of budget wheels, without the budget engineering or the budget equipment levels.
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Hyundai Accent Owner Reviews
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Amazing car
4.38 out of 5 starsandrewts, 10/24/2010
1997 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan
In the 70,000 miles since I got the car,(it's at 156,000 at the moment) I've had to fix nothing but an 02 sensor and the timing belt/water pump. It's completely gutless, and not much bigger than a Geo Metro, but I've ranged from 35-42 MPG overall, the turn radius is crazy small, and it fits in any parking space. Plus, tires are dirt cheap. I got Bridgestone tires from Costco for $38 … each.
100,000+ NO PROBLEMS ! Still Going!!
4.5 out of 5 starsDrifus, 07/25/2003
1998 Hyundai Accent GSi 2dr Hatchback
This car has been no trouble. For less
than 5 years old and 100000 + its been
great. I have replace tires once, spark
plugs once. Regular oil changes. This
car has never been serviced other then
what was mentioned. I have driven this
car hard the whole time. (Shifting at
5500 rpms most of the time) If it can
endure me like this car has I call it
either a fluke or a … great car. This car
was in Minnesota for 4 years of its
life and was wonderful in the snow.
Great Car
5 out of 5 starsCyrus, 11/17/2002
1997 Hyundai Accent GL 4dr Sedan
no problems with 100000 miles on it
Best car I have owned
3.63 out of 5 starsataylor13, 02/15/2014
1997 Hyundai Accent GS 2dr Hatchback
I actually got this car from a friend due to my honda breaking down and I needed a car for school and work. It was completely not my style in a car, I would have never been interested in purchasing it before. BUT THEN I realized how amazing this car was after 6 months of owning it and not one problem/issue. Amazing on gas, never had to fix a thing in the car, the most reliable car I have … ever owned. Even at 260,000 miles it commuted me 100 miles a day for over 6 months with NO ISSUES.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Hyundai Accent, so we've included reviews for other years of the Accent since its last redesign.
1998 Accent Highlights
Sedan
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $134/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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