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Kia Amanti 2006 and earlier

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#1048 of 1413 Re: International Auto Show [mechanic80] by magmax

Dec 01, 2005 (1:08 am)

Replying to: mechanic80 (Nov 29, 2005 2:36 pm)
The passenger airbag warning light is also on my 05 Amanti so that's nothing new. Interesting about the lack of mpg on the computer. Maybe they didn't want owners to know the mileage? The equipment is different in every country and for Canada, which until now had only the single loaded model, there will be a base model and then a loaded version for 2006. Apparently if there's going to be a Kia variant of the Hyundai Azera, it won't be coming until the 2007 model year, just in time for me to consider a trade. Of course, by then the new Kia Optima will have appeared and that might be a very interesting car to consider as well, especially for those who want a more compact vehicle for city driving.
 
max

#1049 of 1413 I was lucky by wmscott

Dec 04, 2005 (12:27 am)

I scored a flawless Silver 05 Amanti with 14K miles for $18,500 from the dealer in Puyallup WA. Wife's B-day present and we have put about 2,500 miles on it so far. I love darn near everything about the car so far. We have averaged 20.5 MPG in mostly 2 lane driving which is better than I expected.
 
I put on the factory mud flaps, they went on very well and look fine. I wish they where a little longer though. The only things I don't like so far is the Passenger Airbag Disabled Light above Stereo Contol and not keeping windows clear in Auto Climate mode. Somtimes it will let me turn on the AC while in Auto mode to clear the windows and sometimes it won't.
 
The wife complains that the drivers window is hard to crack to vent. I agree but tell her to crack the sunroof instead. The Tec's at the dealer don't know if the body computer can be programed or not??? If anyone knows the hack for it let me know. I would like to make the dome light stay on when the doors close at least until the key is in.
 
I hear the complaints about engine power but I seem to have problems not spinning the tires on slick roads. There is plenty of power since I don't feel the need to turn and burn in my luxury car. I love the luxury car ride too!
 
I love the leather but the seat heaters could be a little faster. My SAAB 9000T had seat heat that took about 4 seconds to heat up. I had the SAAB living in Germany and it was smooth as silk at 130MPH! I got rid of it because the electrical system was a nightmare. Had to remove the engine to replace the brake light switch!! Windows kept sticking down in the rain. I also found driving the Autobahn at 130MPH burns up a set of tires in about 15K miles! So I don't buy SAABS any more. Same reason I will never buy another GM truck.
 
WE love the car so far!

#1050 of 1413 Kia Stock by wmscott

Dec 04, 2005 (1:36 am)

I would not recommend stock in any Korean company just yet. Transparency is still an issue in Korea. The corporations there are mostly Chaebols (family run). They may be publicly traded but I don't trust them.

#1051 of 1413 Where did that statement come from? by iluvmysephia1

Dec 04, 2005 (5:14 am)

Buying stock in Kia? Well, I have to admit I have thought of it before, since Kia is by far my favorite kind of car. I didn't know we could buy stock in Kia. Have they opened it up for public trading? Interesting point, chime in if you know the answer, OK, anybody? I wouldn't be afraid of buying and selling Kia stock because of the chaebol. In fact, now would be the time to buy stock in Kia. Buy and hold, 50 shares to start. Then buy another 50 shares in six months, etc. Only buy if you plan on holding onto it for a while, though.
 
wmscott, they had to remove the engine to replace your brake light switch in your SAAB? Whoa..that's a funny way of doing business, to say the least.

#1052 of 1413 Re: .... I was lucky [wmscott] ...... by rroyce10

Dec 04, 2005 (7:42 am)

Replying to: wmscott (Dec 04, 2005 12:27 am)
.... **I scored a flawless Silver 05 Amanti with 14K miles for $18,500 from the dealer in Puyallup WA ...**
 
       Lucky ...? .. maybe for the dealer at $18,500 ...
 
           
 
            Did you do a Carsmack, did you check the service record.? .. lotsa Kia rentals in your area and 14k is a lot of miles for "maybe" an 8 or 9 month old vehicle ... the dealer couldn't had much more than the mid to high $15's in it on a bad day ...
 
      $16,5/16,900 I could maybe see - but $18,5..??? ........ Yikes.! ........
 
                                               
 
                                        Terry.

#1053 of 1413 Re: .... I was lucky [wmscott] ...... [rroyce10] by centerfield44

Dec 05, 2005 (12:28 am)

Replying to: rroyce10 (Dec 04, 2005 7:42 am)
I've been to that dealer looking at their cars and found the prices OK but not great. Found a new 04 Amanti last winter at Carpros in Tacoma for over a thousand less then the Puyallup dealers best price.

#1054 of 1413 Re: I was lucky [wmscott] by billh6

Dec 06, 2005 (9:56 am)

Replying to: wmscott (Dec 04, 2005 12:27 am)
I just went out and tried to crack my driver's window and it cracked.. as a matter of fact, it shattered all over the garage. Just kidding. But I can tap tap and tap and it goes down just a slight bit. I see what you mean about the dome lights not staying on until key is in igition. I never noticed that. I guess because I'm in the garage and the light is on shining through the sunroof.
Congrats on your new car. I think you got a great deal. I love mine also.

#1055 of 1413 Re: I was lucky [wmscott] by magmax

Dec 06, 2005 (6:40 pm)

Replying to: wmscott (Dec 04, 2005 12:27 am)
Congratulations. I think you'll be very happy with your car and with the deal. I noticed the same two things about my Amanti: the AC's automatic vs. manual controls don't work the same way as my previous Maxima used to and I never know when my AC is on and when it's off. I've just decided to stop worrying about it. As for the delayed interior light, yes, I agree that it goes off far too soon, again at least twice as fast as on the previous Maxima. It needs to remain on for at least 60 seconds, I'd say. I've got an appointment to have what the dealer called a "dry bushing" in my left front suspension looked at and will ask them at the same time whether the AC can be adjusted and whether the delay in the interior light can be reprogrammed.
 
MagMax

#1056 of 1413 Re: I was lucky [wmscott] by mechanic80

Dec 07, 2005 (8:48 am)

Replying to: wmscott (Dec 04, 2005 12:27 am)
I hear the complaints about engine power but I seem to have problems not spinning the tires on slick roads
 
You have the ESP program? I'm sure you do if it's a loaded model with sunroof. There should be an ESP button near the drivers seat heater control. It is active every time the car is started. Mine barely allows any wheelspin yet doesn't hamper the drivetrain the way my Q45 Infinity used to.

#1057 of 1413 Re: I was lucky [mechanic80] by billh6

Dec 07, 2005 (9:37 am)

Replying to: mechanic80 (Dec 07, 2005 8:48 am)
Funny you mention that because I have ESP and for the first time I pulled out in traffic kinda fast and tires squeaked a little. I guess that means I'm ok with the power.

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