Impressed with KIA....... Serious........

PQ · 07-12-2011, 11:17 PM

Saw a car today that I really thought was stylish and well done. As chance would have it the car pulled in to our lot. Client of ours had just bought it. KIA OPTIMA. I was absolutley impressed. I'd put this car up against any 30k and below car out there. Period.

KIA has come a long way. They must be doing something right.

Just wanted to give credit where credit is due.

Berean · 07-13-2011, 12:07 AM

When I read the thread title, I was thinking Killed In Action.

PQ · 07-13-2011, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berean

When I read the thread title, I was thinking Killed In Action.

Oh damn.

I didn't see that.

TOMS1SS · 07-13-2011, 12:30 AM

I wonder if anyone ever stopped to consider how horrible the name KIA is for a Korean car company.

Apparently Kia means something to the effect of "to arise from the Earth in Asia." All I can think of whenever I see that logo is all my grand father's war stories and MASH.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-13-2011, 04:06 AM

The Optima, IMO, is one of those cars that you see from the rear, think, "Hmm, not bad," then work your way to the front and think, "OH DEAR LORD WHAT HAPPENED?!"

Axe · 07-13-2011, 06:15 AM

Beautiful car.

Stingr69 · 07-13-2011, 06:18 AM

They cost half as much because you will need to buy 2 of them.

One car to drive while the other car is getting fixed and needs parts flown in from Korea. I knew a woman that had one a few years back and it was in and out of the shop frequently. It looks like it has a great warranty but they WILL NOT give you a free loaner when it needs service/parts and it WILL need service. LOTS of it.

Parts were not stocked at that time so you have to WAIT for them to come in. Maybe things are different now but why bother?

Stay away!

-Mark.

Apex Paul · 07-13-2011, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stingr69

They cost half as much because you will need to buy 2 of them.

One car to drive while the other car is getting fixed and needs parts flown in from Korea. I knew a woman that had one a few years back and it was in and out of the shop frequently. It looks like it has a great warranty but they WILL NOT give you a free loaner when it needs service/parts and it WILL need service. LOTS of it.

Parts were not stocked at that time so you have to WAIT for them to come in. Maybe things are different now but why bother?

Stay away!

-Mark.

there are good and bad coming off every carmakers assembly line. I think that "stay away" could be said about a whole mess of cars, including the new Camaro. (Camaros break? GASP!) I have a friend with a Kia and it has over 200K miles on it and has never had a single problem and she (the owner) barely has the sense to change the oil regularly.

I've driven a coupe of Kia models as rental cars. Most recently a Kia Soul. It was not bad at all, everyone was shocked because I said I would buy one if I needed a smaller, "get around" car.

SSOOCH · 07-13-2011, 08:33 AM

KIA is Korean for LOL

Dr Jkel · 07-13-2011, 09:07 AM

I saw a KIA the other day, It was a Soul, and it had "Market Adjustment" of about 2800.00 added onto it......

Scrappy Doo · 07-13-2011, 09:08 AM

I actually like the Sportage.

Kia's have come a long way from a few years ago. The dealer here offers a 20 year 200,000 powertrain with them.

Dr Jkel · 07-13-2011, 09:11 AM

I think I remember seeing commercials where they advertise several vehicles with over 40 mpg, hmmmmmm

JETG · 07-13-2011, 09:24 AM

No thanks, in the end it is still a KIA...

Which is part of why I ended up with the camaro. My previous car was a 07 SRT-8 300c. While it was a nice car, it was still a Chrysler. For some reason I just didnt like that car due to, the ora of it being a brother car, and it was in the end still a Chrysler. I knew in due time I would buy another car, and decide on the camaro over a Z06... But a KIA or Hyundai would have never been bought by me.

TOMS1SS · 07-13-2011, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

I saw a KIA the other day, It was a Soul, and it had "Market Adjustment" of about 2800.00 added onto it......

Well they must be in so high demand that the dealer has no choice but to mark them up.

07-12-2011, 11:17 PM	#1
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Impressed with KIA....... Serious........ Saw a car today that I really thought was stylish and well done. As chance would have it the car pulled in to our lot. Client of ours had just bought it. KIA OPTIMA. I was absolutley impressed. I'd put this car up against any 30k and below car out there. Period. KIA has come a long way. They must be doing something right. Just wanted to give credit where credit is due. __________________

07-13-2011, 12:30 AM	#4
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	I wonder if anyone ever stopped to consider how horrible the name KIA is for a Korean car company. Apparently Kia means something to the effect of "to arise from the Earth in Asia." All I can think of whenever I see that logo is all my grand father's war stories and MASH. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

07-13-2011, 04:06 AM	#5
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	The Optima, IMO, is one of those cars that you see from the rear, think, "Hmm, not bad," then work your way to the front and think, "OH DEAR LORD WHAT HAPPENED?!" __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-13-2011, 08:33 AM	#9
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	KIA is Korean for LOL __________________

07-13-2011, 09:07 AM	#10
Dr Jkel Roll Tide Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Talladega, Alabama Posts: 4,378	I saw a KIA the other day, It was a Soul, and it had "Market Adjustment" of about 2800.00 added onto it...... __________________ MUSTANG...Like Bringing a Hot Dog to a Steak Dinner....There is no comparison.

07-13-2011, 12:07 AM	#2
Berean Drives: Truck Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Home Posts: 2,439	When I read the thread title, I was thinking Killed In Action.

07-13-2011, 06:15 AM	#6
Axe Drives: 2018 LS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: poconos,pa Posts: 187	Beautiful car.

07-13-2011, 06:18 AM	#7
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	They cost half as much because you will need to buy 2 of them. One car to drive while the other car is getting fixed and needs parts flown in from Korea. I knew a woman that had one a few years back and it was in and out of the shop frequently. It looks like it has a great warranty but they WILL NOT give you a free loaner when it needs service/parts and it WILL need service. LOTS of it. Parts were not stocked at that time so you have to WAIT for them to come in. Maybe things are different now but why bother? Stay away! -Mark.

07-13-2011, 09:08 AM	#11
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	I actually like the Sportage. Kia's have come a long way from a few years ago. The dealer here offers a 20 year 200,000 powertrain with them.

07-13-2011, 09:11 AM	#12
Dr Jkel Roll Tide Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Talladega, Alabama Posts: 4,378	I think I remember seeing commercials where they advertise several vehicles with over 40 mpg, hmmmmmm __________________ MUSTANG...Like Bringing a Hot Dog to a Steak Dinner....There is no comparison.

07-13-2011, 09:24 AM	#13
JETG Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 486	No thanks, in the end it is still a KIA... Which is part of why I ended up with the camaro. My previous car was a 07 SRT-8 300c. While it was a nice car, it was still a Chrysler. For some reason I just didnt like that car due to, the ora of it being a brother car, and it was in the end still a Chrysler. I knew in due time I would buy another car, and decide on the camaro over a Z06... But a KIA or Hyundai would have never been bought by me.

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