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Old 08-14-2014, 02:17 PM
 
Location: California side of the Sierras
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OK, how about opinions on reliability of the Kia Forte 5?
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Old 08-14-2014, 02:44 PM
 
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2014 Kia Forte Reliability | U.S. News Best Cars

2014 Kia Forte Consumer Reviews
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Old 08-14-2014, 02:57 PM
 
Location: California side of the Sierras
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Thanks for that, need4speed.
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Old 08-14-2014, 03:45 PM
 
Location: Streamwood, IL
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just don't. it is a kia.
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Old 08-14-2014, 06:05 PM
 
Location: North Port, Florida
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I really like the 5-door, but it didn't come with a 6 speed manual, so I ended up with an LX 6 speed.

Like just about every review says, the little Kia exceeds expectations.

I'm getting 37mpg combined...which again is a little better than I expected.

Mikey
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Old 08-14-2014, 06:38 PM
 
Location: Maui County, HI
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I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of those. They're supposed to be reliable and very nice looking
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Old 08-14-2014, 10:32 PM
 
Location: Streamwood, IL
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too bad it is made out of tinfoil, paint is trash, interior is held up by velcro, crumble zones are designed to save midgets and they rust in the first year.
I see kias in the shops I work with all the time; some people actually think that mod those things is a smart idea, but most just to get things in order after either the dealership messed it up or after the warranty repair was refused.
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Old 08-14-2014, 11:13 PM
 
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The Kia 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program* consists of:
10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty
5-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty
5-year/100,000-mile limited anti-perforation warranty
5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan


Main thing to consider is buying one used, as the warranty is not fully transferable. Old Kias were crap, but the new ones are well worth considering if you want a cheap, reliable vehicle.

I haven't driven any of the recent ones, but reviews indicate they're far better than the cars sold when they first came to the US. They have some obvious compromises but overall they're decent cheap transportation.
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