Now that I certainly didn't know. I've seen a bunch with well over a 100k miles with little to no problems, they're impressive cars these days for sure.
The accent is way better than most basic economy cars in my opinion, especially on the inside. Also very reliable and surprisingly nice to drive. Rented one a couple years ago, was quite impressed.
It really is. And treating it like a makeshift entry level rally car was more fun than I'd ever expect. I'd consider one used if I was in need of a beater
I have a similar car in Australia. I used to have 2 V6 4wds and then fuel prices shot up. I ditch one of the V6, and got this model. It's very economical, simple nd easy to fix. Great economical car during this era of high fuel prices and inflation.
I bought one of these about a year ago and it hasn't let me down yet. It's super reliable, a little faster than I thought it would be, and the sound system is pretty great despite it not having a giant infotainment system.
I keep thinking about what beater to buy and I keep coming back to a used version of this. It's basic and gets the job done and for what it was and for the price, it really is a good ride. Happy to hear yours is working well for you, and as for the sound system, gut that baby and throw a 5 channel amp in there with a nice 10 inch sub. That's the kind of upgrade I'm all about! Thanks for watching bud!
@@T1theinfamous I threw a Rockford P1 in my Legend, that baby pumped. With the amp and sub, it was only like $200 with the wiring being the only hard part. For a head unit, I go with the cheaper Dual double din touch screens. Not the best but they have RCA outputs to get the job done and support Android Auto and Apple Car play.
It looks just like mine! I bought mine two weeks ago. Named the little guy WheelJack. I love it. My first car was a Hyundai, I'm glad my second is also a Hyundai. Now, with the Bluetooth, I bought an FM transmitter and problem solved 😁
Mary Young I'd definitely say that's a step up from a 2004 Oldsmobile. Glad you enjoyed the video! At least you know that car can rip up a mountain road like a champ. Thanks for watching!
They are great for entry level economy cars but I really was blown away by how much fun it was to tear up a mountain in that car. I was very upset when I initially picked the car up but in the end it was all worth it.
I ended up with an Accent hatchback as a rental maybe back in 2013. I didn't like the car at first, mainly because I'm a pretty big guy and the car was kind of cramped. However, once I got the car home, was able to adjust the seat better, and drove it some more, I ended up liking it quite a bit. I tell you, these little cars grow on you pretty quickly.
This was a funny but great video. You deserve more views! I wish all reviews were this relatable. I was thinking of getting this car because its small, but also looking at the Elantra.
Thanks! I put a lot of work into my videos so it's awesome to hear when someone enjoys it. I was even considering this car used just to bump around in. It is minimal on space but not bad considering, plus the gas mileage is great. My buddy has an Elantra with over 110k and it's been rock solid. Short of a few recalls, he's had no major issues and it rides very well for 8 years old. Happy hunting!
That's the base model gls, the upper level gs is the best version of the Accent since it has Bluetooth, cruise control, fog lights, and better 16" wheels than the base 14", still at 138HP "stock" it's a nice lightweight small car
Smaller tire but wider I assume? How much hp are you going to pushing out of this thing? One of those with over 200hp would probably be a blast to drive, or terrifying
it's both, right now with mods, we're pushing about 148HP on our Accent, EVilla MotorSports makes some nice parts for the Accent I tell everybody to check them out!
I have a hyundai i.40 here in sweden. My first hyundai ever, its a -14 modell (9000 mil) and I must say, very much car for 100.000:- (sek) and I really like it! Great car!
1:07 ahh drove close by me! I still dont understand how they can manufacture cars WITHOUT Cruise Control in 2018. So ridiculous, I go crazy without it on lonnnng Road Trips! haha. Great lil trip up the coast! thanks for sharing. PS- Where's the friggin' BLUETOOTH!?
Thank you! I didn't mind not having it during the bends but once a straight road came, it was painful. I thought all car manufacturers were at the point where these things were standard and the laser guided cruise control was extra. I'm jealous you live anywhere near there, I'd be on that road every weekend. Thanks for watching!
Yea this car is really nice but and thinking of buying either this exact same car or a 2013 Honda Civic lx but the no cruise control may be a dealbreaker bc I live in rural North Carolina and I drive an hour into Virginia for work
If you get it used, you'd probably get a good price on it. There's definitely a version with cruise control, but rentals are normally baseline models with zero frills. Happy hunting bud!
No Bluetooth? Wtf! Great review man and that drive looked sick. My next road trip is to rent a car now and take that trip lol...but I’ll make sure to rent something w that Bluetooth tho
Hit that same road in a VW GTI or an FC chassis RX7; you’ll have a blast in either one. Side note: Most roads like that have no speed limit sign because the speed is enforced by aircraft (there are signs posted for that as well), so if you’re hitting NASCAR speed, the plane will pick up on it and send the nearest Chippies (CHP) your way.
Oh man, if I had an RX-7 I'd have flung myself right off the side real quick. There was a safe feeling being in such an under powered car but a fwd GTI would have been a blast. I assume you're right about the speed limit but usually you see signs for speed checked by aircraft, at least on the east coast. My defense would definitely be that it wasn't posted. Thanks for watching bud!
Reminds me of my old 2015 Mazda3. Charging my phone at snail speed. Also, can you make a video like this about the Lincoln MKZ? definitely enjoyed watching this one.
I'm telling you, in some cases, it seemed like it was draining the battery. Glad you enjoyed the video! I think a friend of mine is picking one up once his MKX lease is up. If I can get my hands on one, I sure will, even I'm curious about it.
Where’s the Bluetooth?!?! 😂😂😂😂. Loved the video bro! Glad you got to see a nice part of Cali to enjoy. Thanks for the shared drive too. Keep up the good work! Much love and support from out here in LA. -Steve
Hah! And I got the new Pixel 2 XL which happens to have no headphone port, what a world. Thanks a lot man! With family out west, I always make it a point to enjoy Cali. You're lucky to live there. I'm glad you enjoyed the drive portion too, it wasn't easy getting all those shots myself. The support is much appreciated, Steve!
Altek I was watching your Acura Legend video and noticed you were missing a center cap for your wheel. Have you ever tried rockauto.com??? I get parts from these guys every so often and they always have good sales. Check them out brother, you might find some good stuff for your cars 😀
That's actually a full size spare from a sedan legend of the same year. The previous owner had it in the trunk, nice surprise for me to find. The regular rim does have the cap, the tire had a bubble in it and I've just been lazy to get new tires. Next spring I'm going to do the tires and possibly restore the rims since they look tight when they're shiny!
Altek that’s cool bro. Good luck with getting the rims done. You going to have them restored? Check rockauto if the cost will be too high at the local shop. They have remanufactured rims and even replicas. I know they had them for our C240 so that was nice when I hit a pot hole and bent the wheel. LOL. Glad you still got the Legends 😁, keep them in good shape!
I'm going to do a review on the beaten up one to show what happens when you don't maintain something properly or overly use it. Should be funny. I'll never sell my golden twins! As for the rims, I'd want to get the originals refinished. I don't think they're bent or badly damaged just a bit rough so if I can stay all original, I'm going to. I'll definitely check out that place if I need to, thanks for the recommendation!
Glad you enjoyed this, it was my first adventure style edit. And really, if you can get that car on a mountain road, you'd see how fun it is. Thanks for watching my friend!
I literally cackled when I saw this comment. I totally forgot about those memes as I was doing that intro, had I remembered it, I would have mimicked it exactly.
@@Altek1 Yep, sure did! Going to Ohio from PA, I took the highway to get home and had it to the floor (it was a Wednesday night at 3am hardly anyone was out) And it topped off at 125mph, but I always have eco on
(Edit) DO not do it though, because my right rear tire has been giving me issues ever since, it keeps deflating faster than my other tires, but at a more rapid pace
It's definitely a tight car. While not great for long distances with passengers in back, it's more than doable for quick rides. Considering the starting price and the fact that your only complaint is space, that's a pretty slam dunk option for used car buyers on a budget. Thanks for watching!
I thought all cars were supposed to come with a backup cam as standard since like 3 years ago, confusing but if that has it standard then every car on the market certainly should. It's a great first or backup car for sure.
Thanks buddy! I didn't expect cruise control on such an entry level car but I thought most car manufacturers, especially Hyundai, had Bluetooth as a standard. Either way, small little bugger was a ton of fun to throw around. Thanks for watching!
I can still say this was one of the best drives I've ever had in my life, and the car only added to the fun. Glad you're enjoying yours all these miles later.
And way more expensive probably... You can rent more expensive care in the US too, we just choose the cheaper practical Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevy instead
in saudi arabia this car is a legend , nothing can stop it and its sooooo reliable .
Now that I certainly didn't know. I've seen a bunch with well over a 100k miles with little to no problems, they're impressive cars these days for sure.
The accent is way better than most basic economy cars in my opinion, especially on the inside. Also very reliable and surprisingly nice to drive. Rented one a couple years ago, was quite impressed.
It really is. And treating it like a makeshift entry level rally car was more fun than I'd ever expect. I'd consider one used if I was in need of a beater
I have a similar car in Australia. I used to have 2 V6 4wds and then fuel prices shot up. I ditch one of the V6, and got this model. It's very economical, simple nd easy to fix. Great economical car during this era of high fuel prices and inflation.
I bought one of these about a year ago and it hasn't let me down yet. It's super reliable, a little faster than I thought it would be, and the sound system is pretty great despite it not having a giant infotainment system.
I keep thinking about what beater to buy and I keep coming back to a used version of this. It's basic and gets the job done and for what it was and for the price, it really is a good ride. Happy to hear yours is working well for you, and as for the sound system, gut that baby and throw a 5 channel amp in there with a nice 10 inch sub. That's the kind of upgrade I'm all about!
Thanks for watching bud!
@@Altek1 The ten inch sub might be my next move.
@@T1theinfamous I threw a Rockford P1 in my Legend, that baby pumped. With the amp and sub, it was only like $200 with the wiring being the only hard part. For a head unit, I go with the cheaper Dual double din touch screens. Not the best but they have RCA outputs to get the job done and support Android Auto and Apple Car play.
It looks just like mine! I bought mine two weeks ago. Named the little guy WheelJack. I love it. My first car was a Hyundai, I'm glad my second is also a Hyundai. Now, with the Bluetooth, I bought an FM transmitter and problem solved 😁
Bought this car last week and just watched your video...Funny! I'm liking the car especially compared to my old 2004 Olds Alero.
Mary Young I'd definitely say that's a step up from a 2004 Oldsmobile. Glad you enjoyed the video! At least you know that car can rip up a mountain road like a champ. Thanks for watching!
I have an 04 Oldsmobile Alero right now. It's been a money pit for me lately. Do you recommend this car?
I had a 2008 hyundai accent/verna an had put in more than 100000kms in just over 5 yrs and i must say vid makes me want to own one again!
They are great for entry level economy cars but I really was blown away by how much fun it was to tear up a mountain in that car. I was very upset when I initially picked the car up but in the end it was all worth it.
I enjoyed the view of the ceiling camera filming the big WARNING sign on the back of the sun visor.
Hah that warning sign was accurate to the road. It's hard guessing camera angles on the GoPro's without a screen.
I ended up with an Accent hatchback as a rental maybe back in 2013. I didn't like the car at first, mainly because I'm a pretty big guy and the car was kind of cramped. However, once I got the car home, was able to adjust the seat better, and drove it some more, I ended up liking it quite a bit. I tell you, these little cars grow on you pretty quickly.
You're a guy and your name is Evangeline? Not judging... Well, a little... Lol
Be nice Nobodyatall! 😁
This was a funny but great video. You deserve more views! I wish all reviews were this relatable. I was thinking of getting this car because its small, but also looking at the Elantra.
Thanks! I put a lot of work into my videos so it's awesome to hear when someone enjoys it. I was even considering this car used just to bump around in. It is minimal on space but not bad considering, plus the gas mileage is great. My buddy has an Elantra with over 110k and it's been rock solid. Short of a few recalls, he's had no major issues and it rides very well for 8 years old. Happy hunting!
That's the base model gls, the upper level gs is the best version of the Accent since it has Bluetooth, cruise control, fog lights, and better 16" wheels than the base 14", still at 138HP "stock" it's a nice lightweight small car
I think I would still want 14 inch rims, tires would cost about $200 for all 4, can't beat that! Hah. Thanks again for watching!
anytime, i totally agree about the tires on the Accent, on our Accent ( 2013 ) project car I've been thinking about going to the smaller tire size
Smaller tire but wider I assume? How much hp are you going to pushing out of this thing? One of those with over 200hp would probably be a blast to drive, or terrifying
it's both, right now with mods, we're pushing about 148HP on our Accent, EVilla MotorSports makes some nice parts for the Accent I tell everybody to check them out!
I have a hyundai i.40 here in sweden. My first hyundai ever, its a -14 modell (9000 mil) and I must say, very much car for 100.000:- (sek) and I really like it! Great car!
They've come a long way in the last decade, even for their entry level economy cars. Thanks for watching!
1:07 ahh drove close by me! I still dont understand how they can manufacture cars WITHOUT Cruise Control in 2018. So ridiculous, I go crazy without it on lonnnng Road Trips! haha. Great lil trip up the coast! thanks for sharing.
PS- Where's the friggin' BLUETOOTH!?
Thank you! I didn't mind not having it during the bends but once a straight road came, it was painful. I thought all car manufacturers were at the point where these things were standard and the laser guided cruise control was extra.
I'm jealous you live anywhere near there, I'd be on that road every weekend. Thanks for watching!
Yea this car is really nice but and thinking of buying either this exact same car or a 2013 Honda Civic lx but the no cruise control may be a dealbreaker bc I live in rural North Carolina and I drive an hour into Virginia for work
If you get it used, you'd probably get a good price on it. There's definitely a version with cruise control, but rentals are normally baseline models with zero frills. Happy hunting bud!
No Bluetooth? Wtf! Great review man and that drive looked sick. My next road trip is to rent a car now and take that trip lol...but I’ll make sure to rent something w that Bluetooth tho
Right! When will I learn to check before I rent. A Boxter would probably be a lot more fun and have Bluetooth. Thanks Joey Sal!
I’m not gonna lie the accents a bad ass
"Delicious Mountain" im going to be referring to mountains like this for now on
Haha this cracked me up. Thanks for watching bud.
Zeriel Reeves xD 😂😂
I've taken this car in places my buddy's equinox was scared too😂it's not the car it's the driver
Haha the best thing is, it costs so little, it's like, eff it, I'll drive it through anything. But really though, impressive little economy car.
Hit that same road in a VW GTI or an FC chassis RX7; you’ll have a blast in either one.
Side note: Most roads like that have no speed limit sign because the speed is enforced by aircraft (there are signs posted for that as well), so if you’re hitting NASCAR speed, the plane will pick up on it and send the nearest Chippies (CHP) your way.
Oh man, if I had an RX-7 I'd have flung myself right off the side real quick. There was a safe feeling being in such an under powered car but a fwd GTI would have been a blast.
I assume you're right about the speed limit but usually you see signs for speed checked by aircraft, at least on the east coast. My defense would definitely be that it wasn't posted. Thanks for watching bud!
Altek You’re very welcome. Looking forward to seeing your channel grow and open up new doors; you’re definitely MotorWeek material in my opinion.
Please keep up the minimal editing you do! Whatever you're doing (or not doing) to your video editing is working!!!
Hah! Thanks a lot man! I pretty much just do what I think looks good, I'm glad you like it. Thanks for watching!
Reminds me of my old 2015 Mazda3. Charging my phone at snail speed. Also, can you make a video like this about the Lincoln MKZ? definitely enjoyed watching this one.
I'm telling you, in some cases, it seemed like it was draining the battery. Glad you enjoyed the video! I think a friend of mine is picking one up once his MKX lease is up. If I can get my hands on one, I sure will, even I'm curious about it.
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I'm an Aussie I love your accent 😂
By I look like😮
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Where’s the Bluetooth?!?! 😂😂😂😂. Loved the video bro! Glad you got to see a nice part of Cali to enjoy. Thanks for the shared drive too.
Keep up the good work! Much love and support from out here in LA.
-Steve
Hah! And I got the new Pixel 2 XL which happens to have no headphone port, what a world. Thanks a lot man! With family out west, I always make it a point to enjoy Cali. You're lucky to live there. I'm glad you enjoyed the drive portion too, it wasn't easy getting all those shots myself.
The support is much appreciated, Steve!
Altek I was watching your Acura Legend video and noticed you were missing a center cap for your wheel. Have you ever tried rockauto.com???
I get parts from these guys every so often and they always have good sales. Check them out brother, you might find some good stuff for your cars 😀
That's actually a full size spare from a sedan legend of the same year. The previous owner had it in the trunk, nice surprise for me to find. The regular rim does have the cap, the tire had a bubble in it and I've just been lazy to get new tires. Next spring I'm going to do the tires and possibly restore the rims since they look tight when they're shiny!
Altek that’s cool bro. Good luck with getting the rims done.
You going to have them restored? Check rockauto if the cost will be too high at the local shop. They have remanufactured rims and even replicas. I know they had them for our C240 so that was nice when I hit a pot hole and bent the wheel. LOL.
Glad you still got the Legends 😁, keep them in good shape!
I'm going to do a review on the beaten up one to show what happens when you don't maintain something properly or overly use it. Should be funny. I'll never sell my golden twins!
As for the rims, I'd want to get the originals refinished. I don't think they're bent or badly damaged just a bit rough so if I can stay all original, I'm going to. I'll definitely check out that place if I need to, thanks for the recommendation!
I laughed and I'm still laughing. Very nice and funny video. Thanks Altek, take care from Montréal, Québec.
Glad you enjoyed this, it was my first adventure style edit. And really, if you can get that car on a mountain road, you'd see how fun it is. Thanks for watching my friend!
0:10 *salesman slaps roof of car* "this bad boy can fit so much fucking spaghetti"
I literally cackled when I saw this comment. I totally forgot about those memes as I was doing that intro, had I remembered it, I would have mimicked it exactly.
😂😂😂😂
Mine only goes upto 125mph but I had the ECO setting on.
Hahaha! But for real though, did you get it up to 125mph? Because that sounds terrifying.
@@Altek1 Yep, sure did! Going to Ohio from PA, I took the highway to get home and had it to the floor (it was a Wednesday night at 3am hardly anyone was out) And it topped off at 125mph, but I always have eco on
(Edit) DO not do it though, because my right rear tire has been giving me issues ever since, it keeps deflating faster than my other tires, but at a more rapid pace
I have this car and the only thing I don’t like about it that since it’s a small compact car you can’t really have people in the backseat
It's definitely a tight car. While not great for long distances with passengers in back, it's more than doable for quick rides. Considering the starting price and the fact that your only complaint is space, that's a pretty slam dunk option for used car buyers on a budget. Thanks for watching!
side note: Cruise Control and Bluetooth and a backup cam now come standard on the 2018 Accent
I thought all cars were supposed to come with a backup cam as standard since like 3 years ago, confusing but if that has it standard then every car on the market certainly should. It's a great first or backup car for sure.
It's a shame, you didn't have the GS, you would've had a lot more fun, still good review tho!
Thanks buddy! I didn't expect cruise control on such an entry level car but I thought most car manufacturers, especially Hyundai, had Bluetooth as a standard. Either way, small little bugger was a ton of fun to throw around. Thanks for watching!
Ive rented these out to alot of people and some of them have managed to find bluetooth on it and i still have no clue how they did it.
Haha I believe it. I recall checking the manual and saw no mention of it. But I was shwimshwamed I tell ya! Thanks for watching my mini adventure!
More fabulous content!
Your editing is flawless.
Is that a manual or automatic?
Automatic with the manual mode on the shifter. For an economy car, it went between gears pretty quickly.
Just put 80,000miles on mine an only had to replace brakes once
I can still say this was one of the best drives I've ever had in my life, and the car only added to the fun. Glad you're enjoying yours all these miles later.
My friend had this very car and he hated it. He spend a bomb on the engine. He had the earlier iteration and it was a very stress free ownership.
Is there back up camera in this car or not?
No backup camera. I was surprised since I thought those were standard as of like 2013-2014 on most cars.
Hit that car again...
Haha I can't tell your tone but either way it's hilarious
$5.50 / gallon? Yikes!
NO CRUISE CONTROL? Hell no!
I know! It wasn't that bad though, still a fun little toy.
quangdog My 2016 has cruise control
Not as standard I bet, or was it?
Altek It’s not a standard
Welcome to California
1.6L dohc?
Not really sure but it's whatever the absolute base model offers. You know rental places don't spring for the options.
In Europe rental cars are way nicer. Usually Audi’s, Volkswagen’s, Renault’s, BMW’s etc
And way more expensive probably... You can rent more expensive care in the US too, we just choose the cheaper practical Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevy instead
138 hersperes
You know he got paid for this
I mean, my job covered the expenses for the rental, but trust me, Hyundai didn't pay me for this. But if Hyundai's reading this, please pay me.
The car sucks but I still enjoyed the video.
Hah I can respect that. Thanks for watching!
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