Might Be Getting A Kia?

[Ran]

So apparently I've got a Kia hookup. A service manager at a Kia dealership plays golf regularly with my father and has offered to get us a Kia at dealer cost. I'm not sure what that equates too, but it sound a lot like "cheaper" to me. As much as I love the Stang, if I can swap the Stang in on a Spectra5 and come out under $20K total, I'll probably wind up doing it. I gotta go talk to the guy tomorrow to run the numbers and test drive one.

I'm only considering the Spectra5 right now because it's basically a rebadged Protege5. Sport wagon (station wagon) with sport suspension, 140HP, 4-wheel disk brakes, 16" wheels, and it actually doesn't look tht bad. It has pretty much all the basics that I'm looking for. Adequate power, a 5-speed, good gas mileage, and a jack for my MP3 player. Looking at one in black. I figured with wheels, tint, exhaust, and a drop it look pretty decent.

Thoughts? Please keep the "Kia's are crap" comments to a minimum. Thanks.

[KDM>JDM]

not bad, especially if your getting the hook up.

[Atlblkz06]

Well if its the truth, its the truth.

Three of my buddies (my friends, not friends' friends) bought a Kia and said they'd never do it again.

BUT, if this is a rebadged Protege as you say, it might be a GREAT idea. Protege quality (is that good?) and Kia price - especially with the discount.

If the price is right, I say go for it!

[Ran]

Any ideas what the difference is between Base Price and Dealer Cost?

[mocha latte cupcake]

I say do it man! the stang is nice but with rising gas prices, and a cheaper insurance, and honestly they aren't bad cars. the KIA around here business is up a RIDICULOUS amount! they seem to be good cars besides.... wagons equal win!

i'd say with a car like that there is about 3-4k in it. the sentras here @ nissan have like 3.2 in them from what i understand

[Revmaynard]

I say do it man! the stang is nice but with rising gas prices, and a cheaper insurance, and honestly they aren't bad cars. the KIA around here business is up a RIDICULOUS amount! they seem to be good cars besides.... wagons equal win!

i'd say with a car like that there is about 3-4k in it. the sentras here @ nissan have like 3.2 in them from what i understand

Can't agree more. Hehe.


If this helps your car situation out then go for it. You may have some extra cash to throw in a project later. The Protege5 is an awesome car, they're very comfortable and the interior isn't bad.

[Dwisforme05]

There is a kid in rome who just got one of those htinkin hes all big and bad. he ran a 18.2 at the track. couldnt break 18s. for that money who could buy ALOT nicer car. the interior isnt the greatest either. getting it for a DD? you can get the new altima 2.5s for right around the same price and that car is a hell of alot nicer. interior looks, exterior looks, and performance.

[Ran]

There is a kid in rome who just got one of those htinkin hes all big and bad. he ran a 18.2 at the track. couldnt break 18s.

Not looking to go fast. The only "go-fast" parts the car would see is maybe an intake/exhaust setup and some small suspension tid-bits. Looking for just a daily. I can get a project later.

getting it for a DD? you can get the new altima 2.5s for right around the same price and that car is a hell of alot nicer. interior looks, exterior looks, and performance.

I test drove a 2.5 Altima and hated it. The 2.5 has no business in that car. Felt like a total turd. Also, I can't get an Altima at dealer cost.

bwhahaha AMY get a yaris again! EPIC WIN! BRING RINI BACK! DO IT DO IT DO IT! lol

lol, nah I'm good.

i'd say a protege 5 or that kia... being that i don't see any other cars in the 140+ space thats either attractive or in the bottom price range.

I love the Protege5, but they're long gone and I can't flip $7K onto a used car.

the versa is just trash (trust me you'll sell your sould to get out of it!)

I've driven Versa's before. I didn't like it and I think they're ugly as hell.

[Nerdsrock22]

I had no idea they were related to the Protege5.

If you are looking to stay under $20k, I would think you would have a lot more options though.

[mocha latte cupcake]

i don't think the point here is to have big power though. its to get a different car that is "new"er even by a little bit, lower payments, and all the other costs... sure there are "nicer" cars for the money but seriously. when you're costs to own a car are basically nothing... why care?

[Dwisforme05]

not to mention Kia's have one of the WORST re-sale values.

[Nerdsrock22]

not to mention Kia's have one of the WORST re-sale values.

x2.

Why not pick up a Fit or Versa for that price, and avoid the depreciation?

[mocha latte cupcake]

i would say that um... amy. DO NOT GET A VERSA! j00 will h8 it! b/c i <3 nissans and I even hate them!

[Nerdsrock22]

well i didn't want to just say the Fit and sound biased, and I refuse to recommend a yaris, so it was all I had.

[mocha latte cupcake]

bwhahaha AMY get a yaris again! EPIC WIN! BRING RINI BACK! DO IT DO IT DO IT! lol

i think he's just looking for something over the 120 hp mark...

i'd say a protege 5 or that kia... being that i don't see any other cars in the 140+ space thats either attractive or in the bottom price range.

yaris and fit are under the 140 hp mark

and the versa is just trash (trust me you'll sell your sould to get out of it!)

mazda 3 = MOAR money

and i really can't think of any more past that

[mocha latte cupcake]

i say get the kia man! make it simple and sekshi!

[Revmaynard]

The Fit would be an awesome choice. I'd recommend a Fit, Protege5, or even a Protege. But that's just me. I mean, it's not going to be newer if you get the Protege/5. But they're NICE cars.

[mocha latte cupcake]

i would start to think that the point is that its a "trade" there is no real "selling time" involved...

[Ran]

You guys are missing the point completely. Allow me to reiterate...

I'M GETTING A KIA BECAUSE I CAN GET IT AT DEALER COST AND NOT LOSE MY @SS ON MY MUSTANG WHEN I TRADE IT IN. I CAN'T DO THAT WITH OTHER CARS.

My question was, what do you think of the Kia and my proposed move? Thoughts, comments, advice?

[IndianStig]

You guys are missing the point completely. Allow me to reiterate...

I'M GETTING A KIA BECAUSE I CAN GET IT AT DEALER COST AND NOT LOSE MY @SS ON MY MUSTANG WHEN I TRADE IT IN. I CAN'T DO THAT WITH OTHER CARS.

My question was, what do you think of the Kia and my proposed move? Thoughts, comments, advice?

get the Kia if its financially right for you. Don't ask IA questions about kia you stupid pedo.

protege5 was nice, that will be nice too and have a lot of room for improvement too. get it!

[VooDooXII]

That's one of the few Kias I like...they're stylish, pretty solid, and a relatively sporty driver compared to its contemporaries. Not quite as refined or well-finished as its Japanese rivals, but you get that rock-solid warranty, and a thousands-less price. It's a good bit of kit...I'd say go for it.

[Ran]

That's one of the few Kias I like...they're stylish, pretty solid, and a relatively sporty driver compared to its contemporaries. Not quite as refined or well-finished as its Japanese rivals, but you get that rock-solid warranty, and a thousands-less price. It's a good bit of kit...I'd say go for it.

That's pretty much my stance on it. I think they look pretty good for a Kia wagon. It'd by my first 5-Door though. Not sure how I feel about that. lol

[mocha latte cupcake]

GAMBATTE AMY3~! IKE!

[Revmaynard]

I don't really think you're going to like the Kia, but I say go ahead and get it because of the money you're going to save in gas/insurance.

[Ran]

I don't really think you're going to like the Kia, but I say go ahead and get it because of the money you're going to save in gas/insurance.

I didn't think I was going to like the Yaris either but that car was fun as hell. lol

[mocha latte cupcake]

[Revmaynard]

There is nothing wrong with a 5 door! I love mine, it's so convenient, small, but roomy at the same time. I can lay and sleep in my wagon if I wanted, but it's still smaller than most family sedans.

[Wurm]

should have kept the yaris

[Ran]

should have kept the yaris

Very true. The Mustang was an impulse buy and I'm realizing it more and more everyday.

[Nerdsrock22]

should have kept the yaris

pics of said yaris?

[slostang]

chevy is running the employee pricing sale. I'd strongly suggest looking at the HHR SS model. you'll be very suprised when you sift through the #'s.

[Ran]

pics of said yaris?

chevy is running the employee pricing sale. I'd strongly suggest looking at the HHR SS model. you'll be very suprised when you sift through the #'s.

Not interested in the HHR at all. Thanks though.

[mocha latte cupcake]

RINI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mocha latte cupcake]

*edit: interesting how in ALL the pictures of rini, lucy is present yet SOMEONE is hogging the camera to herself... very interesting amy san....! lolololol

[Crazy Asian]

HYUNDAI!!!!! Eh I dont mind the look. But not sure about it's reliability.

[Nerdsrock22]

Is that a TRD wing?

definitely not a bad looking little car. (that was tough to get out )

[Ran]

Is that a TRD wing?

Nah, the TRD "spoiler" was this microscopic lip thing. Looked retarded. The one you see is the Canadian Rally Spoiler.

definitely not a bad looking little car. (that was tough to get out )

It was fun for what little I could do with it at the time.

Canadian Rally Spoiler
Toyota Splash Guards
Rear Debadge
17" Racing Hart CR's
TRD Shocks & Struts
TRD Springs
TRD Rear Sway Bar
TRD Short Shifter
Tanabe Front Strut Tower Bar
F5 Fujita Cold Air Intake
Megan Racing 4-1 Shorty Header
Blitz NuR-Spec Axle-Back Exhaust
Speedhut Tachometer

There were some other things, but I can't think of them right now. Pretty much the same mods I would to the Spectra5 should I get it. Light mods, but noticeable.

[Nerdsrock22]

Pretty much the same mods I would to the Spectra5 should I get it. Light mods, but noticeable.

Best way to go.

How much can be transferred from the Protege5? I remember there being a pretty big fan base for those cars.

[Ran]

How much can be transferred from the Protege5? I remember there being a pretty big fan base for those cars.

Not sure yet. I hopped on Kia-Forums to check it out and ask some questions. Mods seem to be in short supply, but Kia's in-house performance, Kia Sport, has things for sale. Short-shifters, intakes, exhausts, springs, shocks/struts, sway bars, strut bars, ect...

There's not a big aftermarket for the car, but there's enough for me to do what I want.

[Nerdsrock22]

Not sure yet. I hopped on Kia-Forums to check it out and ask some questions. Mods seem to be in short supply, but Kia's in-house performance, Kia Sport, has things for sale. Short-shifters, intakes, exhausts, springs, shocks/struts, sway bars, strut bars, ect...

There's not a big aftermarket for the car, but there's enough for me to do what I want.

From the sound of it, it looks like Kia offers more than Honda does for the Fit. All HFP offers for the Fit is some overpriced wheels and an ugly muffler. I think its wise choice.