 I got my Accent in May 2006 as a replacement car after I wrecked my cheap (price-wise) Aveo and got about $4,000 insurance from it.  I did not expect the interior quality and engine reliability to be so good for a cheap, 5 year old car with 85,000 miles on it.  With the 5-speed manual, it is a fun, peppy little car to drive and it delivers exceptional gas mileage.  I average from 34-38 mpg combined city and highway driving.  I never have any problems with the car.  The only thing I notice is the brakes are kind of lou and I've even had them looked at, but it doesn't really bother me that much because they still stop the car well.  I would recommend it over any 2001 Cavalier or the equivalent