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2009-07-07, 03:16 PM | #1 |
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Audi designer at Kia's first realized product
http://www.kia.com/#/forte/explore/exterior/
See for yourself, it's a Kia that doesn't look like garbage. It replaces the awful Kia Spectra and apparently is a decent car, although suffers from too much body roll on even the SX model.
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2009-07-07, 03:27 PM | #2 |
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It doesn't look like garbage but it's not that great either.
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2009-07-07, 03:32 PM | #3 |
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IMO, better than the base Lancer, definitely better than Corolla, and no goofy-ass smile like the new Mazda 3 (although the body isn't nearly as nice).
This car segment really doesn't have anything that screams must-buy. The 3 I think wins for performance and (if you can stand the smile either by liking it or by hiding it with a black version) general looks. Forte comes with more stuff and I think they tie for fit and finish. Speed3 would demolish it in terms of performance.
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2009-07-07, 03:32 PM | #4 |
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Looks like a Scion tC quite a bit. Maybe a little better.
Seems like great value for $13k-$15k, I just don't know that I could be happy w/ a car from that market segment. It's kick-ass though to be able to afford a decent looking new car on a high school/college student income, though you probably still get more value for that much money buying used. Selling a new car at 2 year old used car prices is going to be tough for Kia... 'cause I doubt that car is as nice as an '07 Civic.
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2009-07-07, 03:35 PM | #5 |
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Yeah, it's not a car for an enthusiast for sure. But I think it will sell a lot with the fuel economy package getting you about 29 combined MPG for that price.
As for vs. an '07 Civic... well, the Forte comes with a lot of goodies like handsfree Bluetooth with controls on the steering wheel, two 12V plugs on the bottom center console area, 60/40 split folding seats, etc. But I think the Kia loses for perception for reliability.
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2009-07-07, 07:41 PM | #6 |
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the only thing that will sell this car is the kickass warranty. An '07 japanese car is a bit nicer in terms of quality and image, but it will have a year of warranty left at best.
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