Might Be Getting A Kia?

[boosted b]

most of those aftermarket parts are for cars like the rondo and spectra 5

[Ran]

most of those aftermarket parts are for cars like the rondo and spectra 5

Considering how I want to get a Spectra5, that works out pretty well.

[VooDooXII]

I think the Rio5 looks even better, though probably not as fun. If only they sold the Cee'd here.

[Z33_kid]

kool man good luck

[Ran]

I think the Rio5 looks even better, though probably not as fun.

The Rio5 looks too much like a Focus IMO.

If only they sold the Cee'd here.

Just google'd some images and I like everything but the taillights. That and it's a little long.

[Black R]

why trade in your mustang at all? for the $, you might as well go back to a yaris.....

[Ran]

why trade in your mustang at all? for the $, you might as well go back to a yaris.....

High monthly note, high insurance, gas mileage, take your pick. lol

I should have kept the Yaris in the first place. Stupid impulse buy.

[VooDooXII]

I was pretty shocked to see that you bought a Mustang...especially right after George got his. Haha...taking the "Import" out of ImportAtlanta.

[99SI]

Come see me and I will give you the hook up on a Honda and you'll have something that will still be worth owning in a few years.

[VooDooXII]

Wait, so are the Protege5 and the Spectra5 actually related, or are they just that similar?

[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!

[Atlblkz06]

http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...ticleId=105138

Not too bad.

[dohc4.6sc]

dude, my stepdad works at a hyundai/kia dealer i can get you that same deal pretty much. i would say wait for the genesis coupe though.

[RL...]

kia's are garbage...get something, anything else...

stick with nissan, toyota, honda, mazda...if nothing else, keep the mustang

why downgrade, and that is a hell of a downgrade

kia's are known for their poor quality..but you just do you, and umma do me!

[BKgen®]

lol ran after all the shyt you've given me for having a hyundai, i'll believe it when i see it

[Alan®]

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.

Might I inquire which store you are getting it from? A fully loaded 5 speed Spec 5 SX runs around 18K figure in a 3k rebate and you're looking at around 14K +++. (I used to work there so you can take this info to the bank.)For the love of god stay away from Union City though.

[VooDooXII]

I'm quite sure Kia's quality has greatly improved over the years, but hey...even if things fall to ****, you've still got a monster warranty!

[Dwisforme05]

monster warrenty with a horrible re-sale value. like someone said, if its financially right for you go for it man!

[VooDooXII]

Ack, I never think about re-sale.

[JITB]

spectre5 isnt really related to the protege5 at all.... it just looked like it alot, they share the elantra chassis. And the Elantra beta2 2.0 motor.

The only kia's that were mazda related where the 94-97 sephias, they had mazda 1.8dohc bp motors, and it wasnt really a mazda built motor. i hear it was just a direct copy built by kia.. but it was exactly the same in and out.


That Spectre5 is all hyundai...which is still good!

[The Yousef]

get another Yaris....













...and Kia's are crap

[FlipKing]

I owned a kia...it was reliable and good on gas. It was also so as balls. Like, I had to do a rev and drop on the clutch to get it to move. I say forget the kia and go get a spec-V sentra

[Atlblkz06]

Go ahead and buy the damn thing, you got your mind set on it anyway lol.

[2turbo4u]

Do you have proof the Spectra 5 is a rebadged P5?

[JITB]

Do you have proof the Spectra 5 is a rebadged P5?

its not.. its a rebadged Elantra.

The same people designed the P5 and the spectra5, thats why they look so much alike. but they are mechanicaly different.

[2turbo4u]

I know, I just want Ran to tell us where he gets that from. He trying to justify buying the Kia with Mazda qualities.

[JITB]

I know, I just want Ran to tell us where he gets that from. He trying to justify buying the Kia with Mazda qualities.

lol , alot of people thought or think that it is... But supposedly it has a similar suspension setup as the p5...atleast... the reviews of it say its just as good!

[Kevykev]

Do you think you will enjoy it? Buyer's Remorse might come for you Ran.

[alpine_aw11]

Yea...you said your Stang was an impulse buy and you regret it, so really think this over. If you want it, by all means go for it. Just be patient ya know?

[1SICKLEX]

Get the V-8 Borrengo.

[Ran]

I know, I just want Ran to tell us where he gets that from. He trying to justify buying the Kia with Mazda qualities.

It was designed by the same people and IIRC it's running the old Mazda BP motor. I'd have to double-check though.

Either way, I test drove one and was pleasantly surprised. The car is quite spirited and handles pretty well. Body roll was at a minimum and the 140HP motor moved the little wagon in a quick (not fast) manner. The exterior is easy on the eyes with the only real eyesore being the blocky bulge on the front for a front plate, but other than that it looked really good in black. The interior was okay. The guages were a little bland and the seaweed green dials could go away. The seats weren't very comfy and offered so side support at all. They did look good though, lol. The center dash was decent with the seaweed green lighting but everything was simple and easy to figure out. The knobs felt a little cheap, but nothing aside from that. Door trims and other little dress-up bits were at a minimum but added a nice touch to what would otherwise be just another Kia interior.

I'd rate the car a 7.5/10 because of the lackluster interior, but it gets high marks in exterior appearance and fun-to-drive factor.

Not sure if I'll be happy with a trade-in or if it'll really help me with my financial situation in the long run. Still running some numbers so I'll check back with you guys later.

[industrial_1]

Black 5door hatch ftw.

[kfzemx3]

protege5

[Jecht]

It has no relation to the Protege5 or Mazda. Its a rebadged Hyundai, and it uses a Hyundai engine as well.

I have to say though that Kia is now owned by Hyundai and hopefully Hyundai's quality has spread to Kia's cars. I still probably wouldn't buy one though.

[jdm>usdm]

Well heres my two scents. My sister bought a kia optima with the v6... and the thing made my na single slammin EJ8 feel fast. So yeah. But the kia rides nice and gets good gas milage. so just whatever your into bro.

[JITB]

It was designed by the same people and IIRC it's running the old Mazda BP motor. I'd have to double-check though.

Either way, I test drove one and was pleasantly surprised. The car is quite spirited and handles pretty well. Body roll was at a minimum and the 140HP motor moved the little wagon in a quick (not fast) manner. The exterior is easy on the eyes with the only real eyesore being the blocky bulge on the front for a front plate, but other than that it looked really good in black. The interior was okay. The guages were a little bland and the seaweed green dials could go away. The seats weren't very comfy and offered so side support at all. They did look good though, lol. The center dash was decent with the seaweed green lighting but everything was simple and easy to figure out. The knobs felt a little cheap, but nothing aside from that. Door trims and other little dress-up bits were at a minimum but added a nice touch to what would otherwise be just another Kia interior.

I'd rate the car a 7.5/10 because of the lackluster interior, but it gets high marks in exterior appearance and fun-to-drive factor.

Not sure if I'll be happy with a trade-in or if it'll really help me with my financial situation in the long run. Still running some numbers so I'll check back with you guys later.

naw homes, i wish it did have a bp in it, but its all hyundai, but it was designed by the same guy that did the P5 . its said to have the same handling characteristics as the P5 tho. but its no mazda....

The only kia/mazda was the 94-97 Sephia's they had Bp motors in them..

[RL...]

all kia's=pos

There are cars that look better, drive better, are more reiable, and are cheaper than kia's.

[JITB]

all kia's=pos

There are cars that look better, drive better, are more reiable, and are cheaper than kia's.

list a car u can get for 11k brand new, with a 10 year, 100k warranty...

There is a thick line in between the Forum world, and the Real World.. Not all cars are meant to be super track/handling speed stars.

[Ran]

all kia's=pos

Thanks for the non-constructive feedback and for obviously not even reading the thread. Please go back to the WL.

[1SICKLEX]

all kia's=pos

There are cars that look better, drive better, are more reiable, and are cheaper than kia's.

There are Nissans that quality as a POS or barely better than a POS, as well as Toyotas and Hondas.

While past Kias were not leaders in engineering they continue to get better and gain ground.

This is coming soon.



FYI, Kia has a V-8 with a 6 speed in their new Borrego. Nissan, hell ACURA does not offer that combo.