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13335 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 8:29 PM
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I think Kia just has a bad reputation. It is the one brand that my kids (ages 20-25) uniformly indicate they would not want to buy "because they are crap". I am not saying this is true, but that is the impression they have of the brand. They do not say this about Hyundai. Umm...it's not 1998 anymore people! What the? I have owned two new Kia's and found them to be good and reliable vehicles. No expenses sprung on you besides regular maintenance. You may very well get a recall or a TSB but of course these are fully funded by the vehicle manufacturer. What is different from Ford, GM, Toyota or Honda in that regard, though? Yikes. I thought we had grown up and past that kind of poo-poo attitude towards Kia Motors of South Korea but apparently not. Really, reliable powertrains are provided, trim pieces don't fall off, things stay together as they should, etc. Public perceptions can be wrong and/or, in this case, just plain wrong as all get out.
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Dec 03, 2009 6:20 am) When people complain about Kia or Hyundai quality, they generally are speaking without personal experience--or at least without experience related to the current models from these brands. I would not hesitate to purchase a vehicle from either of these two brands on the basis of reliability or overall quality. Dealer service, however, is another matter. Hyundai and Kia dealers in my area tend to come and go, with alarming frequency. The same is true of Subaru, Suzuki, and Mitsubishi. Without easy access to a trustworthy, stable and modern dealership, I had to write off these brands in my most recent search, and wound up buying a Honda. If the dealership situation stabilizes locally, you can bet that I will seriously consider the Sonata and the Optima (and the Fusion, and several others) when the time comes to replace my wife's '02 Accord. |
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Dec 03, 2009 6:20 am) Their impressions are partly based on cars friends of theirs have had. I do have to add that the one time I had a rental Optima it was horrible and the next time I was renting I said I did not want a Kia, please! I passed on the free "upgrade" and took a Mazda3
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Replying to: m6user (Dec 02, 2009 9:00 pm) It does look nicer with the fake dual exhaust, though. They dropped that from the new 4 cyl, I think. I probably should have gotten the rear wing spoiler, even though I don't like the look, as that'd make it go even faster.
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Dec 03, 2009 7:39 am) It is fake....I love the way it looks on my 2005 as well. I wish the 2009+ Mazda6 has the dual exhaust on the 4 cyl just like the 6 cyl. Looks so much better. I'm getting closer and closer to pulling the trigger on a new 2010 Mazda6 i Touring Plus. I just wish they made is in the 6-speed |
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Dec 03, 2009 7:35 am) Comparatively my now 11 year old Daewoo Leganza still runs as smooth as day one. the 2.2L engine in the Leganza has better low end takeoff than the mazda, I do not have to push it as hard to get the same acceleration. And even after 11 years it still sounds better than the one year old Mazda. Only scheduled maintenance for 11 years. Changed the timing belt twice right on schedule every 100,000 KM. The most reliable |
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my, my, my but look what the cat drug in! Long time no talk to! You've already answered my real question for you, that being do you still own your Leganza? How much did that '09 Maz6 run you up there in Ontario?
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Dec 04, 2009 2:47 pm) I know it is probably cheaper in the states even after you factor in the dollar exchange rate. It is a really nice car. I just wish it had a Korean engine in it I wish I had driven the V6 model before I made a decision. But that is also about 3 grand more. The Mazda is our new family car, but I am finding it too big for my everyday work commute. I am thinking of giving it to my wife in a year when her current lease expires, and then get me whatever nice small Korean car is available at the time. My current choice is the KIA Forte Koup SX. It is one hot pocket rocket. The Leganza is currently being driven by my sister. I still think it is the best built car in the 20th century. And it still looks great 11 year later. |
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the 1999 Daewoo Leganza, man. And how well you take care of it. And it is a midsize car that fits nicely in to this Edmunds thread. Here is the Forte I would buy, but I'd get a red one. Not necessarily with a manual tranny but with a sunroof and capable stereo.
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Dec 04, 2009 4:59 pm) namely 1. Koup has nicer styling both front and rear especially the sx trim 2. Koup has nicer leather sports seats with red stitching. Looks really upscale 3. The Dashboard in the Koup has softer plastics, also more upscale. 4. The controls and buttons in the koup feel nicer to the touch, also more upscale materials. You know me, I look at the detail. Plus I am having a midlife crisis, and I need a car that looks sporty. |
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