Why should I not buy a Kia?
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Why should I not buy a Kia?
In all the suspensions of many Kia models tend to be stiff resulting in a less comfortable drive. We advise not buying a Soul in any model year and to avoid Kia hybrids and electric vehicles like the plague. Kias are cheaper made vehicles and they aren’t being sold for that much cheaper in 2020.
Why are Kias so bad?
Why do Kias have a bad reputation? The Kia brand used to be known for cheap, low-quality automobiles. This is largely because when the brand first launched in the U.S., its vehicles experienced a high number of problems. Since then, Kia has improved its fleet, and the brand is now known for its exceptional reliability.
Does Kia have good resale value?
Recognizing this, we wanted to provide you with the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to those vehicles that perform well in holding their value – and equally so, those that don’t….Brands with the Best Resale Value.
| Rank | Brand | 5 Year Resale Value |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Hyundai | 49.86\% |
| 15 | Kia | 48.53\% |
| 16 | FIAT | 46.93\% |
| 17 | Buick | 44.57\% |
What does Kia make that Hyundai does not?
Kia makes some products Hyundai does not, including a minivan ( Sedona ), a luxury small car ( Stinger ), a large car ( Cadenza ), and a luxury large car (K900). Likewise, Kia has no comparable vehicle to Hyundai’s Veloster, a sporty hatchback coupe.
Why did Hyundai Motors lose a class action suit against Kia?
KIA and Hyundai Motors intentionally, not accidentally, inflated the MPG on certain vehicle models, mine included, and lost a class action suit, which cost them millions of dollars in restitution both to the EPA and us consumers. It took three years for the EPA to receive their money.
Are Hyundai and Kia cars easy to steal?
On top of that, Milwaukee Police Sergeant Efrain Cornejo says Hyundai and Kia vehicles are easy to steal. Thieves don’t need the key fobs to take them like they do with most modern vehicles. “It’s something we are used to seeing in the older cars,” said Sergeant Cornejo.
What’s going on with Kia?
Two KIA executives were found guilty of misconduct with regards to their gross mishandling and cover up of this issue. Another recall was issued in February, “informally”, which extends the factory warranty on certain models to 120k miles and covers any necessary engine replacement due to the late knock sensor recall/oil burning engine problem.