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re: Are Kia automobiles trashy? How about Hyundai?
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:12 pm to 50_Tiger
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:12 pm to 50_Tiger
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Hyundai getting close to Yota airspace but not quite there yet.
If we are being honest, most brands have. Toyota doesn't have the advantage they had in the 1980s. They've been innovative with hybrid technology, but when it comes to mechanical reliability, most mainstream brands have caught up.
Although design defects do exist sometimes, for the most part consumers have a wide range of options between a lot of very good cars today. Mazda, Nissan, Honda, Chevrolet, Ford, VW, Toyota, or Hyundai....even the worst of them will run trouble free for well past 100,000 miles if you take care of it.
And I would bet that the very worse from every one of those brands today are significantly more fuel efficient and more reliable than the very best car sold in 1985.
There is one exception. In both Consumer's Reports and JD Power, FIAT has brought down the average defect rate for the entire industry. Before they returned to the US market, the difference between worst and first was narrowing significantly. FIAT may be the one brand I would black ball entirely for reliability reasons.
This post was edited on 5/10/17 at 1:14 pm
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Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:17 pm to Darth_Vader
quote:Could apply to 99% of the shite on this board. Answer the question or GTFO.
Then who gives a shite what they think?
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:17 pm to GeauxColonels
quote:Family member has one, it's nice looking.
I like my Sorento.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:19 pm to TigerGman
quote:
I have a 2017 Sorento and it's great. Consumer Reports rated it the #2 SUV 1 point behind the Toyota Highlander.
Neither of the vehicles you mentioned are SUVs. They are both crossovers. Kia doesn't even make an SUV (for U.S customers) according to their own website....sedans, crossover/minivan, and compacts only. But keep telling yourself you drive an SUV if it makes you feel better.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:20 pm to The Mick
I had a Hyundai Sonata rental on my trip a few weeks ago. It was awesome, but I wouldn't drive it (or any car) as my regular everyday vehicle
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:22 pm to The Mick
quote:
Are Kia automobiles trashy?
I don't know about trashy, but I sure wouldn't want one. Got one (an Optima, I think?) as a rental one time and didn't like anything about it. Seats weren't comfortable, didn't handle particularly well, visibility wasn't great. Would NOT buy one.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:26 pm to member12
Korean Brands Lead Industry in Initial Quality, While Japanese Brands Struggle to Keep Up with Pace of Improvement
Kia Ranks HIghest Among Nameplates...
J.D. Power reports from 2015 and 2016. 2017 not yet available.
Kia Ranks HIghest Among Nameplates...
J.D. Power reports from 2015 and 2016. 2017 not yet available.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:27 pm to The Mick
quote:
How about Hyundai?
IWDI
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:28 pm to Elephino
quote:
Nameplates...
At first I thought this was referring to vanity plates
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:29 pm to Elephino
I've been considering buying a Hyundai or Kia crossover. They have some really good selling points.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:32 pm to Nuts4LSU
Friend of mine bought a Hyundai sedan, I forget which one (elantra maybe). Quite honestly it was a very uncomfortable ride and you could hear wind whistling at the doors/windows. It was nice looking with leather etc but the ride wasn't very impressive.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:33 pm to The Mick
About to get a Kia Soul, to get to work and back. I think I've outgrown caring about car labels.
This post was edited on 5/10/17 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:34 pm to The Mick
Both Kia and Hyundai came into the US market as very affordable entry level cars. Over the years they have built a name for themselves and also have increased the craftsmanship (not sure if that's the most accurate description) to where they are not just check Korean cars. The Genesis brand is legit.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:38 pm to The Mick
I have a Hyundai and I really like it. When my son gets old enough to drive I'm going to give him my truck and buy a small Hyundai Commuter..... really like the looks of the Elantra GT. With that said, I'm 40 years old and can give a good 2 shits less what anyone things about me, i'm past that stage of life.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:40 pm to The Mick
If I had to pick I'd go with KIA, they look better.
Elantras are everywhere here and ugly af.
Elantras are everywhere here and ugly af.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:40 pm to The Mick
Wife has a Sonata Hybrid that was built in Hope Hull, Alabama.
it's been a great car and definitely not trashy
it's been a great car and definitely not trashy
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:47 pm to MikeBRLA
quote:
Neither of the vehicles you mentioned are SUVs. They are both crossovers. Kia doesn't even make an SUV (for U.S customers) according to their own website....sedans, crossover/minivan, and compacts only. But keep telling yourself you drive an SUV if it makes you feel better.
still known as SUV's and point being KIA rated right behind the Toyota , which is answering the OP's question:
quote:
Midsized sport-utility vehicles
CR Recommended Toyota Highlander
$30,630 - $47,880
($50,875)
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85 4 4 25
CR Recommended Toyota Highlander
$30,630 - $47,880
($41,169)
84
82 4 4 22
CR Recommended Kia Sorento
$25,400 - $45,700
($37,915)
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84 4 4 21
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:49 pm to The Mick
quote:
I like my Sorento.
quote:
Family member has one, it's nice looking.
The one I have is the first model year (2011) after the redesign and just went over the 100k mile mark. Over that time I've had zero mechanical problems. The interior has held up very well. I'll probably be looking for a new vehicle at the end of this year or early 2018 and would definitely consider another Sorento.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:50 pm to The Mick
I had a KIA Sorrento.
zero problems. all wheel drive, great entertainment package, that worked.
perfect for the mountain and snow driving hereabouts.
Drove like a truck though. threw me around like a sack of potatoes.
zero problems. all wheel drive, great entertainment package, that worked.
perfect for the mountain and snow driving hereabouts.
Drove like a truck though. threw me around like a sack of potatoes.
Posted on 5/10/17 at 1:51 pm to dukke v
The warranty is incredible
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