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Would you buy a KIA?
Posted on 10/26/24 at 5:36 am
Posted on 10/26/24 at 5:36 am
I have been casually looking for a new or fairly new car as a commuter. I like the Corolla SE but the CVT transmission scares the shite out of me even though my research says Toyota has little to no problems with theirs. I know the easy answer is the Camry but I just don't care for them. Ideally I would find a fairly new Corolla with the 6 speed manual but they are rare. I really like driving a standard so I did a search for manual transmission cars and stubbled upon a KIA forte GT with a 6 speed for what appears to be a decent price. I don't know Jack about a KIA, I know it isn't a Toyota. So is KIA the trash car I suspect it to be? Will it still be functional at 150,000 and in one piece?
This post was edited on 10/26/24 at 5:38 am
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Posted on 10/26/24 at 5:37 am to Ponchy Tiger
I would only buy a Kia Sephia.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 5:39 am to Ponchy Tiger
It will last 150k easily with normal maintenance
Posted on 10/26/24 at 5:40 am to Ponchy Tiger
Give on to your inner true essence and get the Altima you crave.
Ponchy, it is your destiny.
Ponchy, it is your destiny.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 5:45 am to Ponchy Tiger
I bought my first Kia for my wife in 2017. I doubt I ever buy another one. It is burning 2 quarts of oil between oil changes with 60k miles on it. Lots of little things are breaking. I don’t think they are the “cheap” well made car they used to be.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 5:46 am to Ponchy Tiger
We've had 3 Hyundais with no issues, Hyundai and Kia have the same powertrain.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 6:16 am to CHEDBALLZ
Bought a 2023 Sportage for my Granddaughter to use for school. Its a nice vehicle, no issues at all with it.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 6:23 am to Snow
I agree that these things burn through some oil between regular changes.
They also feel flimsy and squeaky. I still tend to rent the SUV’s when I’m on the road for work since Herz has a big fleet at LAX, but I also had mechanical issues with a Sorrento with only 3,000 miles on my last trip. That may have soured me to them.
They also feel flimsy and squeaky. I still tend to rent the SUV’s when I’m on the road for work since Herz has a big fleet at LAX, but I also had mechanical issues with a Sorrento with only 3,000 miles on my last trip. That may have soured me to them.
This post was edited on 10/26/24 at 6:32 am
Posted on 10/26/24 at 6:30 am to Ponchy Tiger
kias are as good as the rest. my exs last one lasted 250k miles and was still going
Posted on 10/26/24 at 6:33 am to Ponchy Tiger
I'm at 160,000 with 0 issues right now. 2019 Kia Niro.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 6:35 am to Ponchy Tiger
I'm not a fan of the fit and finish of Kia and Hyundai cars. They are rattleboxes. If you just want a cheap commuter manual car - get a used Civic, Corolla, but don't buy a new Kia. Hard plastics. Poorly built clutches.
At the very least, take a test drive and see what you think.
At the very least, take a test drive and see what you think.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 7:06 am to Ponchy Tiger
buy the corolla or civic and dont look back.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 7:09 am to Ponchy Tiger
Kia is a great car without paying the Nissan, Toyota type price.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 7:20 am to Ponchy Tiger
FYI: The Kia Forte, is set to be discontinued after the 2024 model year. So parts might be a problem in the coming years.
If you look at dependability, owner satisfaction, resale value, most all vehicles in the Kia fleet get low marks. As with many things, you get what you pay for. Go drive a Toyota with 150,000 miles, then drive a Kia with half the mileage, tell me the one you'd prefer to have.
If you look at dependability, owner satisfaction, resale value, most all vehicles in the Kia fleet get low marks. As with many things, you get what you pay for. Go drive a Toyota with 150,000 miles, then drive a Kia with half the mileage, tell me the one you'd prefer to have.
This post was edited on 10/26/24 at 7:22 am
Posted on 10/26/24 at 7:34 am to Ponchy Tiger
I don’t know what models, but a lot of insurance companies won’t cover Kia’s because of anti-theft devices
Posted on 10/26/24 at 7:49 am to Snow
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It is burning 2 quarts of oil between oil changes with 60k miles on it.
This. There is no way in hell that I will ever purchase a Kia or Hyundai ever again.
My wife’s Hyundai Santa Fe with the 2.4L burns through a quart of oil every 10 days. That is not an exaggeration.
They’re terrible cars, and I feel sorry for anyone who owns one.
Posted on 10/26/24 at 7:49 am to Ponchy Tiger
I’m not a car guy.
I bought a used Kia in 2015. Still driving.
Sometimes it is a bit sluggish getting through the gears, but it’s paid for.
It only had 3000 miles on it when I bought it.
It has about 85000 after 10 years.
I drive to work and the golf course.
I have taken it on some 300 mile trips.
It’s not terrible, but it is not some sort of dream car.
2015 Kia Optima LX
I bought a used Kia in 2015. Still driving.
Sometimes it is a bit sluggish getting through the gears, but it’s paid for.
It only had 3000 miles on it when I bought it.
It has about 85000 after 10 years.
I drive to work and the golf course.
I have taken it on some 300 mile trips.
It’s not terrible, but it is not some sort of dream car.
2015 Kia Optima LX
Posted on 10/26/24 at 8:02 am to Ponchy Tiger
Only from Ashley Shaeffer
Posted on 10/26/24 at 8:10 am to Ponchy Tiger
Wife has the Telluride. Bought it as soon as they came out because she totaled here last vehicle and needed something right then. 70k now and will never buy another Kia. Poorly built rattle trap. Good on gas though
Posted on 10/26/24 at 8:12 am to TSmith
quote:
They’re terrible cars, and I feel sorry for anyone who owns one.
Mine is just fine.
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