Would anyone consider buying this Kia?

[slackerinabox]

Would anyone even consider buying the Kia Amanti when it's released? They've overcome two hurdles in my opinion - generic styling and underpowered engines (195hp v6 isn't bad)... I think that the interior is a bit dated but this just doesn't look like a Kia to me..

 

[MercenaryForHire]

F*** no.

- M4H

 

[Orsorum]

If it were cheap, yes.

<--- poor college student.

 

[RossMAN]

I'd buy a Ford Focus RE (Recall Edition) before buying that Kia.

 

[loup garou]

Pretty ugly, so no. Although I probably would buy a Sorrento if I were in the market for a low priced smaller SUV.

BTW, does anyone else think of Chia Pet whenever they hear/see Kia? I always think K-K-K-Kia!

 

[sillymofo]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I'd buy a Ford Focus RE (Recall Edition) before buying that Kia.

this from the same guy that would buy a Saturn.

This car is made by Hyundai, if any one cares. Go get the Sonata if you consider this.

 

[conjur]

That's the result of mixing a Jag with a Hyundai Sonata

 

[batmang]

kia = ass.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: cr4zymofo

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I'd buy a Ford Focus RE (Recall Edition) before buying that Kia.

this from the same guy that would buy a Saturn.

This car is made by Hyundai, if any one cares. Go get the Sonata if you consider this.

I have a feeling I'm going to forever regret admitting that I was going to buy a Saturn

Forgive me?

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: cr4zymofo

Originally posted by: RossMAN
I'd buy a Ford Focus RE (Recall Edition) before buying that Kia.

this from the same guy that would buy a Saturn.

This car is made by Hyundai, if any one cares. Go get the Sonata if you consider this.

I'd buy (another) Saturn. It's a reliable, cheaper car that gets good gas milage.

I don't understand the hatred of Saturn here...must be that overwelming hatred for anything domestic.


That said, I might would buy a Kia if forced...but I'd really have to be forced.

 

[Ameesh]

i think the sorento looks nice

 

[yruffostsif]

If it were as cheap as a rio, hell yea.

 

[SunnyD]

I would in a heartbeat.

I had the opportunity to testdrive an Optima V6 about 2 years ago. God damn I wish I could have bought that car. Having said that, I just purchased a brand new 2003 Kia Spectra 4-door automatic. In the testdrive, for a small car, I was impressed beyond belief - the car had a big-car feel to it, it's suspension and handling were superb, very soft amost luxury-car-like ride, and even though I find 1st gear a bit sluggish, I'm readily getting used to it. For a 1.8L 4cyl engine it has more power than I would ever need.

Everything aside, I don't need the frills, and the standard package is beyond anything any US car could provide at the same price.

I can only wait to testdrive the Amanti.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: SunnyD
I would in a heartbeat.

I had the opportunity to testdrive an Optima V6 about 2 years ago. God damn I wish I could have bought that car. Having said that, I just purchased a brand new 2003 Kia Spectra 4-door automatic. In the testdrive, for a small car, I was impressed beyond belief - the car had a big-car feel to it, it's suspension and handling were superb, very soft amost luxury-car-like ride, and even though I find 1st gear a bit sluggish, I'm readily getting used to it. For a 1.8L 4cyl engine it has more power than I would ever need.

Everything aside, I don't need the frills, and the standard package is beyond anything any US car could provide at the same price.

I can only wait to testdrive the Amanti.

Guess what the two cars with the WORST residual value are??


(And 3 of the top, er, bottom, 5)

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Civic foreVar!

- M4H

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Civic foreVar!

- M4H

You mean, Civic Rice forevAr!

 

[WinkOsmosis]

No one is going to buy a Kia luxury car.

 

[sillymofo]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
No one is going to buy a Kia luxury car.

Kia is made by Hyundai, and only time will tell if people will by a luxury Hyundai. Granted they have a long way to go, but, I'm confident that they'll get there.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: cr4zymofo

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
No one is going to buy a Kia luxury car.

Kia is made by Hyundai, and only time will tell if people will by a luxury Hyundai. Granted they have a long way to go, but, I'm confident that they'll get there.

Does this Hyundai count?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Civic foreVar!

- M4H

You mean, Civic Rice forevAr!

omgz, don't yall be hatin on meh Civic! itz mAd tYt3 y0!

- M4H

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: cr4zymofo

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
No one is going to buy a Kia luxury car.

Kia is made by Hyundai, and only time will tell if people will by a luxury Hyundai. Granted they have a long way to go, but, I'm confident that they'll get there.

Does this Hyundai count?

I wouldn't call it luxury. It came in last place, too.

 

[sillymofo]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: cr4zymofo

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis No one is going to buy a Kia luxury car.

Kia is made by Hyundai, and only time will tell if people will by a luxury Hyundai. Granted they have a long way to go, but, I'm confident that they'll get there.

Does this Hyundai count?

That car is nice for the money, but to consider it's a luxury... still far off.

 

[DivideBYZero]

What a sh!t car.

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
F*** no.

- M4H