It would be wise to consider older "vintage" models as a method to save considerable money in today's pricey used automobile market. This category includes older Hyundai vehicles, which could currently be a more sensible and cost-effective option. There are still candidates there with somewhat lower mileage.
Hyundai first entered the US market in 1986, but it wasn't until the first decade of the new millennium that it really started to establish a good reputation for affordable cars. Hyundai started making significant investments in new product designs, as well as enhancements to feature accessibility, material quality, and build quality, in the 1990s.
The ensuing spike in demand for Hyundai vehicles started to take root and impressively grew again over the 2008 to 2014 model years—a period when the economic crisis was extremely challenging for practically all other automakers.
Then select "Used Cars For Sale" from the menu, input the make and model, and you might be in for some very cool surprises. Then, in order to save time, sort by "oldest first." There are usually a few gems with lower mileage that are always kept in good condition. I frequently ponder how they have endured all these years, but they do. When you're ready, you may call the dealer and begin the bargaining process or simply request more information by clicking "Check Availability". There are simply significant savings here given the skyrocketing cost of goods nowadays.
Here are some more details about some of our favorites (click the links for more details), followed by purchasing advice to help you get the best deal.
Hyundai Accent: Despite being a little car, the Accent has received accolades for its broad range of amenities, extensive list of standard equipment, decent gas mileage, quick acceleration, and agile handling.
2009 GS-spec Hyundai Accent Coupe (2009)
The third iteration, which lasted from 2006 to the 2012 facelift, brought space, power, and more safety features to Hyundai's smallest vehicle. Although it made its start as a GLS four-door sedan, the 2007 model saw the introduction of a new two-door sports hatchback. There are now four variants of this generation available: the GLS is a four-door sedan, the GS and SE are two-door hatchbacks, and the Blue was debuted in 2010.