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#123 of 1357 depends on who you think the Amantis competitors are by alpha01 Jan 04, 2004 (1:48 pm)
Personally, I dont think its the group of Near Luxury vehicles (30-40K range) that were tested. I feel the Amanti is going to compete against the Camcords of the world...   But I digress.... in order of finish, the Acura TL (best in class scoring), the ES 330 (4 th in class), and Saab 9-5 Arc, Volvo S60 2.5T (ranked at bottom of class, but scored high enough for recommendation).   Prices ranged from $33,150 for the TL to 36,955 for the 9-5. None of the tested models were NAV equipped.   ~alpha
#124 of 1357 Re competitors by backy Jan 04, 2004 (2:11 pm)
Maybe the Amanti will compete more with the Passcordry's of the world, but it would have been interesting to see how it fared against the near-luxury models that cost thousands more. Maybe that's why CR didn't include the Amanti--maybe they'll throw it into their next review of V6 "family sedans", which is where they placed the XG350. They could possibly toss it in with the "large sedans", since those are cars that Kia is targeting with the Amanti: Avalon, LeSabre, Grand Marquis etc.
#125 of 1357 by ateixeira Jan 05, 2004 (1:02 pm)
I don't consider it that mainstream. I see perhaps the Diamante and the Avalon, maybe even the LeSabre as potential competition.   It's too big/luxurious to compete directly with mid-sizers.   -juice   PS Alpha - just got back to you, sorry I only check it occasionally
#126 of 1357 Invoice by chicobaldguy Jan 09, 2004 (9:00 pm)
I have been searching for a fully loaded Amanti (black on black) in NoCal for awhile now, but did get a local dealer to confess to me that invoice on a fully loaded Amanti is about $26,500. I have e-mailed Kia dealers up and down the coast, and the first one that serves up a black one for $27,000 has one sold. Just thought I'd give you guys a heads up on invoice.
#127 of 1357 Re: Invoice by lok888 Jan 13, 2004 (7:19 am)
Still no invoice info on Edmunds, but you can find the info from Kelley Blue Book site. I think $27K ($28K MSRP) is reasonable at this early stage. Just wait for few months (maybe in the spring time) for more dealer discount and factory incentive. The last summer strike did slow down the assemble line for Amanti production. And supply is still tight.
#128 of 1357 Invoice $ by boa35 Jan 13, 2004 (5:31 pm)
Here's what I found re invoice prices (just can't recall offhand on what site I saw them). Base: $22115 ($24995 MSRP) Leather Package: $1611 ($1805 MSRP) Convenience Package: $803 ($900 MSRP) Electronic Stability Prog. Package: $491 ($550 MSRP)
#129 of 1357 People are ya ready to buy? by xg350guy Jan 13, 2004 (9:12 pm)
Hey I'm back after a computor meltdown. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone remembers if the Kia sorento, sedona or the amanti was ever introduced in an auto show prior to their release to the public?   I remember seeing my XG350 at a show in 2000, and the same for the Santa Fe, but I don't recall seeing these three hot new kia products at any shows prior to their release?   Whats your thoughts as per the introduction processes these two companies are employing? I personally think they should do what companies like Lexus do and that is to only let people see it in print first, then commercials, and then have a big introduction date like they did with the current version of the Odessey when Honda restlyed it after their first meager endeavour.   I have to say, that I am sold on the black on black Amanti color style. (Same as my XG) It has to be by far one of the classiest looking vehicles on the road.IMO   Don't you agree? With reservation, I can't wait until my lease on the XG is up, so that I can get into an Amanti. Although, the new xg does look very sleek, and I am still smiling when I pull up to the gas pumps, stop lights and the others are driving taurus's, malibu's, impala's etc, and you can see them just staring at my car, like I'm some sexy hot blonde in a skirt, (which I'm not).   I think that is one of the good feelings of this car, and that is to know that you are driving something different, less sheepesh, and others may be envious and curious. I'd really hate to tell them the price I paid to look this good. Some would scoff that it's way to much for something they can't get their head around, while others would cringe knowing they'd been had for the price they paid for the rehashed boxes they drive.   My personal opinion is that we are all going to be very sorry when the day comes that no cars will be made here in N.A. because they will be made off shore, still I'm puzzled why Hyundai would set up MFG in AL when our workers clearly wouldn't make the car as good for so little as it could be made offshore. I think bush must be doing some heavy bargaining to entice their building to take place here. If our taxes are being processed by India, and our cars being built in China, we better get real good at flip'in burgers, cause it's gonna take a lot of wrist action to pay off a car on that wage. Make mine with fries on the side!
#130 of 1357 by ateixeira Jan 14, 2004 (7:07 am)
Yes, they were shown at auto shows. I saw the Amanti at the NY Auto Show last April, 2003. They're only arriving now.   Given the size of their marketing/PR budget, I think they're doing fine.   -juice
#131 of 1357 Replies by lok888 Jan 14, 2004 (1:20 pm)
xg350guy - Yes. You can find some early Edmunds discussion on Sorento back in February 2002. It was debut at the Chicago Auto Show.
#132 of 1357 Who turned on the lights? by xg350guy Jan 14, 2004 (6:57 pm)
I guess I musta been sleepin as I walked through the Canadian shows, and probably, I wasn't pay'n that much attention to Kia when I was so hyped on the XG....but I'm sure paying attention now!   Have you guys/gals had the opportunity to drive one yet? And what are your thoughts?   I think that the Amanti will mature into a very significant automobile as far as paving the way for Kia's image and value. Once they decide to go just a tad more upscale with DVD navigation, and a few other bells and whistles along with a good solid marketing and support plan.   As we have all seen, the auto industry is in a paradyne shift(if thats the correct spelling for it) in the way the landscape seems to be changing as peoples budgets and disposable income starts declining. My attention is shifting more to taking notice of this and listening to the peoples responses to the offerings being introduced by Hyundai/Kia. Ten years ago, when I bought my first Hyundai, the 93 Sonata (which proved to me before, during and after 250,000 + klms)that Hyundai and their growth would soon become a recognized nameplate. Their certainly not the best. The best costs thousands more. But do we need the best? My $31,000 XG gets me to the same places my neighbors $120,000 BMW gets him. It's just that he gets in the door and I don't have and probably won't ever get a membership there! Surround yourself in your own definition of luxury, buy the XG or the Amanti where membership is truly exclusive!

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