Anybody seriously consider Hyundai Accent Blue?

[tomato]

Originally Posted by rtom

The only other car I've been considering (in addition to the 3-door manual LB Yaris) is the new base trim level of the Hyundai Accent, called "Blue". This car is supposed to get pretty much exactly the same gas mileage as the Yaris I'm looking at, and it does come with the Hyundai long warranty. It's also several thousand dollars cheaper, partly because it lacks AC and a stereo. It's also not as cute as the Yaris, and probably not as safe, especially in collisions from the side. However, since I am (1) very frugal, (2) primarily interested in a car as just basic reliable transportation, and (3) never use AC here in New England, I've had a hard time ruling out the Accent Blue completely. I could always add an aftermarket stereo to the Accent Blue.

Just wondering if any other frugalistas have been running the same calculations through their heads.

AC and stereo are no big deal to me. You can very easily add an aftermarket stereo (you will find something better AND cheaper than the factory issue). As to AC, I barely use AC out here (when it's really, really hot, the little Yaris' s AC doesn't work that well anyway IMO, so I just open the windows). So that wouldn't influence my purchase. I've driven cars that were so barebone, I'm used to it now.

But I'm old school, and for me the choice was between Honda and Toyota. I briefly considered the little Ford because it's the right size, the style is right and it was cheaper, but in the end, I went with what I felt was a "sure thing".

Things are changing, though, so next time I buy a car, I will reevaluate.
Meanwhile, the Yaris is serving me right, starts every day like clockwork, hasn't caused me any grief (knock on wood) ... you gotta love that in a car!

sorry I can't be more helpful with your decision. What I can tell you is that you take a chance whenever you get a new car. So, just make a list of things you like better or must have in a car (for me it was manual tranny, hatchback, not a white car, no less than 28 mpg, excellent reliability, and the rest was optional) , so make your list, factor in the cost to own, warranties, gas mileage etc., and see what makes sense for you.

If in the end you don't get a Yaris, that's OK, you can still hang with us anyway
If you get a Yaris, you'll understand why we're all so proud of it (it's the little engine that can! or if it can't, thrown in a couple of mods ;)

[rtom]

Originally Posted by tomato

If in the end you don't get a Yaris, that's OK, you can still hang with us anyway
If you get a Yaris, you'll understand why we're all so proud of it (it's the little engine that can! or if it can't, thrown in a couple of mods ;)

Hiya tomato,

I did get a 3-door LB Yaris just before Christmas, and my first 2 tankfuls I'm getting 42 mpg overall. So far I'm a happy Yarisman. Thanks for the advice!