2008 Hyundai Accent Sedan for $9,898 or as low as $8,700

Was just looking at this deal -- Hyundai 2008 for less than 10G.

32 MPG and Reviews from Consumer Reports are looking good!

Rated most wanted Sedan under 15,000. 10-year 100,00 mile WARRANTY.

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Coupon for $100 off
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PCMerlin reports that "here's a dealer just south of the Washington DC area that has one of these for $8,950"
MalloyAutoMall - Woodbridge VA

Link to Malloy Auto

$250 off at Randall noe Hyundai in Texas
Coupon #2

Hyundai cars are good in terms of value and quality.
Designs are never original, though..

mergezer said: There is nothing posted under specials...

Same here with FireFox, tried IE and it showed up.

In Chrome, it shows up.

Beware this ad, however. Anytime you see a stock number next to a car ad, just trust me, there are dealership games afoot.

Also, there are two Accents advertised, one just under 14k, and the tad under 10k one - let me just say that the under 10k one is a stripper as in 'old school.'

Right now, you can get an Elantra for around 13.5k, which is a lot more car for the money, and has proven reliable according to Consumer Reports. It also gets nearly as good fuel economy as the Accent.

Didn't mean to TC, OP.

PCMerlin said: OP's link is to Glenn Auto Mall in Lexington, KY
There's a dealer just south of the Washington DC area that has one of these for $8,950
MalloyAutoMall - Woodbridge VA

I bought a Sonata from them last year for $14,500. What sold me on Hyundai was 1) Safety ratings 2) Customer satisfaction/warranty 3) LEGROOM (I'm over 6ft and I can sit in the back seat with the seat in front of me all the way back and still not touch it with my knees!) 4) gas mileage and 5) price

I really apologize for going OT here, but have you had any issues with your Sonata, Merlin? Specifically, have you had suspension issues?

Thanks.

PCMerlin said: JesseLivermore said:

I really apologize for going OT here, but have you had any issues with your Sonata, Merlin? Specifically, have you had suspension issues?

Thanks.

None so far Jesse (knocks on wood).

Thanks.

To everyone else, check out Randall Noe Hyundai in Texas. I've found they have the best prices by far, and they advertise in the Dallas Morning News.

And no, I really have zero affiliation with them. I don't own a Hyundai nor work at any level in the auto biz. I only know about them because of a friend whose father owns a few dealerships.

PCMerlin said: OP's link is to Glenn Auto Mall in Lexington, KY
There's a dealer just south of the Washington DC area that has one of these for $8,950
MalloyAutoMall - Woodbridge VA

I bought a Sonata from them last year for $14,500. What sold me on Hyundai was 1) Safety ratings 2) Customer satisfaction/warranty 3) LEGROOM (I'm over 6ft and I can sit in the back seat with the seat in front of me all the way back and still not touch it with my knees!) 4) gas mileage and 5) price

Nice find Merlin -- I have added your link to the post.

Did you see their "luxury" car Genesis? Pricey at $33K, might as well get a Lexus IS250.

The problem is that once a car climbs over 30k in price, image and status become part of the equation. Every review I have seen of the Genesis says it redefines the quality a 35k car can be and compares favorably with much more expensive vehicles as well. People just have a hard time paying that much for a "value" brand name. Toyota succeeded not only because their Lexus vehicles were excellent but they differentiated them significantly from the "value" Toyota brand name and provided a "Better" dealer experience (e.g. not having to rub elbows with common peons driving Camrys).

Upscaling without that market differentiation doesn''t work. For example, Mazda dumped their plans for the Amanti luxury brand and dealer network. They just released their first "Amanti" vehicle (the Millenia) under the Mazda name - the vehicle was much better than the base Mazda but failed to draw buyers who saw the car as too "pricey" to be a Mazda.

It's a good deal and I would recommend if you are on a budget.
I own an Elantra for 8 years now, just out of their 100k warranty; no problems, just regular maintenance, good gas mileage, car still drives and looks fine, reliable. 4 years back we bought a second hand Accent for under 3K, to commute on small distance. Initially we were thinking that we are happy if it will last one year without problems... but now it is 4 already and still drives every day.

its a hyundai unless you keep the car forever their is no resale value at all dealerships hate taking these on trade.

It looks like this deal is good with good MPG...will call them and let you know the price I get quoted.

stupidfool said: its a hyundai unless you keep the car forever their is no resale value at all dealerships hate taking these on trade.

Your name suits you well

True -- you have to pay for image. But Hyundai's have a good image and Consumer Reports have them on the top of their list. Samsung wasn't a desirable brand many years ago -- look at them now. It's going to be the same thing with Hyundai.

davneil said: Yip said: stupidfool said: its a hyundai unless you keep the car forever their is no resale value at all dealerships hate taking these on trade.

Are you still living in 1995? Thanks for saying the exact opposite of what many are saying about Hyundai's progress over the years.

I guess, you have not tried to sell any Hyundai car. I have not traded in but my Accent (175K miles with no major issue vs 225K on Sentra with little more issue but still similar experience) could not sell at even trade in value. Had to dump for 750 dollars and the guy drove it another 25k so 200K and traded in for RAV4 and you know what the dealer would have done with RAV buyer. It is true that Hyundai has cheap feeling, I bought a Corolla way more expensive than I would have got Elantra for but image was also the issue.

Anyone wants to keep the car and does not care about status gets the top bang for buck with Hyundai. Hyundai has too much negative reputation but is as good as Honda, and Honda is Sony of auto industry.

I bought Honda Pilot which I would not have, had there been any option available with Hyundai in 2005 Nov. No decent chick will sit in Hyundai, their brain is wired backward so they will not think 10 years ahead which Hyundai with 10 year warranty and a chick who sits in Hyundai is far sure smarter than you and you know what I mean now.

You may have a point about Hyundai's resale value (though I believe that is changing as well), but the things about "decent" girls is trash. If there is a girl out there who refuses to see me because I drive a Hyundai, well, she's probably not the type of person that's seeing me for me. Therefore, she can take a hike.

Yip said: davneil said: Yip said: stupidfool said: its a hyundai unless you keep the car forever their is no resale value at all dealerships hate taking these on trade.

Are you still living in 1995? Thanks for saying the exact opposite of what many are saying about Hyundai's progress over the years.

I guess, you have not tried to sell any Hyundai car. I have not traded in but my Accent (175K miles with no major issue vs 225K on Sentra with little more issue but still similar experience) could not sell at even trade in value. Had to dump for 750 dollars and the guy drove it another 25k so 200K and traded in for RAV4 and you know what the dealer would have done with RAV buyer. It is true that Hyundai has cheap feeling, I bought a Corolla way more expensive than I would have got Elantra for but image was also the issue.

Anyone wants to keep the car and does not care about status gets the top bang for buck with Hyundai. Hyundai has too much negative reputation but is as good as Honda, and Honda is Sony of auto industry.

I bought Honda Pilot which I would not have, had there been any option available with Hyundai in 2005 Nov. No decent chick will sit in Hyundai, their brain is wired backward so they will not think 10 years ahead which Hyundai with 10 year warranty and a chick who sits in Hyundai is far sure smarter than you and you know what I mean now.


You may have a point about Hyundai's resale value (though I believe that is changing as well), but the things about "decent" girls is trash. If there is a girl out there who refuses to see me because I drive a Hyundai, well, she's probably not the type of person that's seeing me for me. Therefore, she can take a hike.

You know any female that cares, especially one who cares a lot, about what kind of car you have - she's going to be WAY MORE maintenance than ANY CAR ever made.

I used to think Hyundai's were poor quality - my brother had an old one that was a junker, but the newer Hyundai's are very nice. My wife's company has one they use as the sales car to drive around in. I've ridden in it and driven it and I was very impressed. Plus if you work on your own vehicles, you can view the shop manuals online for free.

..netbozo

The Edmunds TMV estimates on my 2007 Elantra have gone up ~$1,200 (+10%) since I bought it in June. At the current used prices I would have probably bought new. Not sure if the Hondas/Toyotas have gone up as much or if people are starting to see the value in the Hyundais and price them accordingly.

Yip said: Hyundai has really become something over the years. They keep getting more and more respect. I wonder how much longer they'll be offering their fabulous warranty.

What is so great about their warranty? Chrysler (dodge, jeep) offer a lifetime warranty on powertrain (Engine, transmission...)

flyrep said: Yip said: Hyundai has really become something over the years. They keep getting more and more respect. I wonder how much longer they'll be offering their fabulous warranty.

What is so great about their warranty? Chrysler (dodge, jeep) offer a lifetime warranty on powertrain (Engine, transmission...)

Domestic car manufacturers have had to extend their warranties as a result of competition from foreign cars.

Remember pre 1990's? American cars had little or no warranty.

Haji said: JesseLivermore said: Mark my words, and I'm no Hyundai basher:

Hyundai couldn't have picked a worse time to unveil the Genesis, and their 'cost saving' move of not setting up a different dealer network and brand name will end up being their great undoing.

I've driven the Genesis, and while it's okay, it is not the equal of the proclaimed benchmarks. The only areas it meets those lofty goals, specifically, is in noise levels and content ('goodies').

But for the right price, anything can sell. Don't be surprised to see heavy incentives on the Genesis once the 'honeymoon' period is over and they start importing them in heavier volume.

Hyundai has manufacturing facilities here in the US, they don't import cars here.
Also, Hyundai has a model that allows them to build cars at low costs, hence pass on price saving to their customers. Starting a new brand means starting new manufacture facilities which means higher prices...soon you don't have any price advantages against BMW/MB/Lexus...

Hyundai does much ore than just autos...they are enormous. From doing a lot of overseas travel, Hyundai is top-notch -- not just vehicles, but electronics especially. Hyundai has a great brand, it's just the US consumers that doesn't see Hyundai as a top brand. Eventually they'll change that; changing the name is not the answer...providing a great product less than competition is the way to do it.

Speaking of being enormous, i'm sure most of you have seen containers on the 18-wheelers with "hyundai" on it. It's the same conglomerate. They are actually also known for #1 Shipbuilder in the world. Hynix, the chipmaker is also Hyundai.

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