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danielleandscott
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KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
I am looking to possibly trade in my 2001 Chevy Prizm and getting a used Kia. I was thinking of getting either the KIA or a hyundai.
If you have either of the two brand named cars..Please let me know how you feel about them, and if you would recommend them to someone.
thanks,
Scott
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charon54
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
We just sold my husband's 2000 Kia Sephia and bought a Hyundai Santa Fe, so I guess I can help you on both counts.
With the Kia you get what you pay for. The car ran okay for the first 4 years. Last year, it started to have trouble with the starter. It's not a bad car, but defintely not the best.
My in-laws bought a Kia Optima, had it for 2 years and had a ton of problems with it and traded it in for a Camry.
We have had the Santa Fe for 3 months and we love it. It is really comfortable and has all the amenties that Hyundai includes standard, like power locks, windows, a/c, CD player, cruise control.
I say go for the Hyundai.
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| Posted 10/27/05 8:37 PM |
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megsmom
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
I have a Sportage.. I love my Car!!! I have NEVER had a problem with it(knock wood)
I know people who have had bad experiences, but my Dad works For Chrysler/Dodge/Kia so it kinda works out. I know they have the new Sportages out and they are gorgeous. I wanna trade mine in!!! Anyway if you have any questions let me know. I could always ask my Dad about a specific model if you have a question. Good Luck!
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| Posted 10/27/05 8:39 PM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Scott
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
mattnnic327 you have FM
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| Posted 10/27/05 8:44 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
My inlaws have had a hyundai sedan (the big one - not sure of the name) for 2 years which they love. They also had a Chevy Malibu at the same time. They hated the Malibu and when the lease was up last month they turned it in and got a Hyundai Santa Fe.
Good luck!
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| Posted 10/27/05 8:52 PM |
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Kate07
Feel better my little guy!
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
A coworker of mine has a 2000 or 2001 Hyundai Elantra and it rides really nice. She hasn't had any problem s with it.
My boss drives a Kia Sephia (sp?) and is constantly complaining about the problems. The last thing was the windshield wipers failed completely during the big rainstorm.
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| Posted 10/28/05 6:54 AM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
Thanks everyone. I am going to try to look for 2004 and up Kia's, or hyundais. Hyundai Owns Kia now, since 2004. Now all Kia's cars are made by Hyundai and are made a lot better too. I love the Sonata. We rented one in florida a few years ago - great car.
Scott
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| Posted 10/28/05 6:57 AM |
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LisaW
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
I have a 2000 Hyundai Sonata and I HATE it!! The car has had all kinds of strange problems, the weirdest being a couple of years ago I rolled down the window (power) and it wouldn't go back up! Nothing like driving around with a garbage bag taped over your window! It happened to THREE of the windows that year. Very strange. I don't know if it makes any difference but the car was a stolen recovery. A woman I worked with had a 2002 and had major prolems with hers.
Thank goodness it's a third car and I hardly drive it...though it's been ok the last few months...
Good luck!
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| Posted 10/28/05 7:11 AM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
WOW odd.....I know a few people with the sonata and they have no problems at all
Scott
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| Posted 10/28/05 7:22 AM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
bump
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| Posted 10/28/05 9:21 AM |
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JenG
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
my friend has the hyundai sante fe. she has 60k miles, never any problems.
my friend had the kia sephia, it was horrible. it finally just died on her one day in the middle of merrick avenue and that was it!
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| Posted 10/28/05 12:59 PM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
What year was the kia
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| Posted 10/28/05 1:02 PM |
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DjPiLL
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Richard
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
My wife beat the crap out of her Hyundai Elantra for four years and 85k miles. Never had an issue with it.
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| Posted 10/28/05 1:04 PM |
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FeliciaDP
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
Scott, my DH bought the Hyundai Sonata last year .. he is a car geek (very into cars and such) and at first wasn't sure about it, but he absolutely loves the car..
I love it as well. IT handles really nicely and its a smooth ride, and not ONE bit of problems thus far.. And he puts a LOT of miles on it, driving round trip every day from Westchester to Long Island
We actually just bought a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe and are going to pick up tonight.. MY BIL has one and loves it, so we felt confident getting it (not to mention we got $1,000 off the sticker price since we are already Hyundai owners  )
Hyundai is running really good deals right now, you might want to check into it!
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Scott
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
excellent congrats. I love the sante fe. My friend has one and she has had it since 2000 or so and never had any problems with it
Scott
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Ambersmom
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Re: KIA OWNERS PLEASE POST HERE
I have a 2003 Kia Sedona. This last year has been nothing but headaches....it's been in the shop more than I can count. Rides nice, very comfortable, but it's a crap shoot whether or not it's going to start.
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