Kia - Page 3

101lifts2 · 12-14-2009, 08:25 PM

I know 4 people that work for Kia Motors America in Costa Mesa (I think). They are pretty decent cars IMO, minus the transmission to engine shifting. Interior materials have come along way since its early introduction to this country, on par with a Civic interior or Cobalt, but not near VW's.

I rented a Kia Soul the last time I was in Chicago. Actually was impressed with the vehicle overall and very well built. Engine speed on the freeway was kinda high and the fuel mileage was only in the upper 20s.

Kaneman · 12-17-2009, 10:30 AM

I've got one with 140,000 miles, the only thing its ever needed was a lil' rubber gasket that cost me $5 at Autozone. A/C and Heater have always worked great, and its always started...despite being through some serious hell like off-roading on rocky/craggy terrain.

12-14-2009, 08:25 PM	#1
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	I know 4 people that work for Kia Motors America in Costa Mesa (I think). They are pretty decent cars IMO, minus the transmission to engine shifting. Interior materials have come along way since its early introduction to this country, on par with a Civic interior or Cobalt, but not near VW's. I rented a Kia Soul the last time I was in Chicago. Actually was impressed with the vehicle overall and very well built. Engine speed on the freeway was kinda high and the fuel mileage was only in the upper 20s. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM Last edited by 101lifts2; 12-14-2009 at 08:29 PM..

12-17-2009, 10:30 AM	#2
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	I've got one with 140,000 miles, the only thing its ever needed was a lil' rubber gasket that cost me $5 at Autozone. A/C and Heater have always worked great, and its always started...despite being through some serious hell like off-roading on rocky/craggy terrain. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird