Looking to buy 2020 Kia Forte

[nin-com-poop]

I'm in a bind when it comes to getting a car. If I'm buying new I'm looking at the Kia Forte GT or EX. Consumer Reports doesn't have very good numbers from previous model years. That said they have the 2019 Kia Optima really high for which there are a handful still on dealer lots with $7,000 off MSRP. I'm just looking for personal opinions and/or experiences with the Forte or whether I should just go with the Optima?

[tripod29]

I could t imagine buying a Kia.

[CulturalDecay]

I could t imagine buying a Kia.

They're decent cars for what they are.....they don't claim to be a sports car. They are reliable daily drivers, cheap, good gas milage, fantastic warranty, decent resale value.

OP I'm in the car market for a commuter myself - I drove the Forte GT trim (not the GT engine) and it was alright - boring and uninspiring, but nothing wrong with it.

Have you looked at VW Jetta or Passat? I think they are a little more refined

[tunafishha]

I could t imagine buying a Kia.

This. Unless I was dirt poor and needed someonthing to git to A and B

[nin-com-poop]

They're decent cars for what they are.....they don't claim to be a sports car. They are reliable daily drivers, cheap, good gas milage, fantastic warranty, decent resale value.


Have you looked at VW Jetta or Passat? I think they are a little more refined

I've heard their reliability is towards the bottom?

[freeburn]

My best bro has a 2011 Kia Forte coup with over 300k on it. He's shopping for a new Kia k5 I think it was called.

And my buddy is a cheap ****, always did the cheapest repairs possible, got used tires... Etc etc. He beat the piss out of it.

Say what you want about Kia but idk I think they are alright.

[Holyfenix]

Why buy a New Kia Forte when Used Civics and Corollas exist and have better resale value.
Go buy a CPO civic and stop being a retard.

[tunafishha]

Why buy a New Kia Forte when Used Civics and Corollas exist and have better resale value.
Go buy a CPO civic and stop being a retard.

this.

Ive said it over and over again, the KIA brand has terrible marketing value. There are so many other good brands that is the same price, and also looks better too.

[blazenbb]

Why buy a New Kia Forte when Used Civics and Corollas exist and have better resale value.
Go buy a CPO civic and stop being a retard.

Actually not a bad decision depending on how much you drive. 10k mi/year and you have a fully warranted brand new car for 10 years. Or for the same price a used fart box with 30-50k miles and maybe a 3 year warranty

Those cars don’t cost much to begin with, 7k off would be huge

[sumolgi]

That's one of the cool things about Honda and Toyota CPO's, they have that 7 year/100,000 drivetrain warranty. It's actually best value if you talk to the people pimping cars.

[OMGWTFBBQ?]

I've driven a Kia before. Seems solid and good build quality.

[DoragonKingu]

Better to go in the last 4 days of this month get the Kia K5.

[gluon]

Actually not a bad decision depending on how much you drive. 10k mi/year and you have a fully warranted brand new car for 10 years. Or for the same price a used fart box with 30-50k miles and maybe a 3 year warranty

Those cars don’t cost much to begin with, 7k off would be huge

ive said it before and ill say it again. 100k warranties are just a marketing tool designed to fool the common person into thinking they are getting a great deal. The reality is that 99.9% of Hondas/Toyotas will go 10 years or 100k miles with zero non-recall problems. People dont realize that warranties are only made to protect against manufacturing defects, and 99.99% of manufacturing defects will show within 40-50k miles.

also just so happens that almost every single car doesn't start having mechanical issues untill it passes ~100k miles. funny how that works, 100k warranty is about as useful as a 2nd butthole.

[TurkBrah]

I bought one for my wife before covid hit. Its very sturdy and engine is super quite. Its actually quicker than elentra. I really like the car.

Comes with Apple play, great mileage per gallon, spacious trunk.

[Godfrd824]

this.

Ive said it over and over again, the KIA brand has terrible marketing value. There are so many other good brands that is the same price, and also looks better too.

It's funny you say that because I bought my KIA for $40k in June 2019, have already put 20k miles on it, and can sell it today for $36k.

[anonymous]

It's funny you say that because I bought my KIA for $40k in June 2019, have already put 20k miles on it, and can sell it today for $36k.

Here you go again, in every thread. We get it, you bought a stinger. However you need to cope that you lost 10k when you drove it off the lot. Your kia will not sell for 36k today.

[luckyboy23]

can sell it today for $36k.

No you can't. Don't lie to yourself.

A. Nobody will buy your second hand Kia private party for $36k.

B. Carmax, Carvana, or any dealer won't give you anything near $30k for your Kia.

C. It's not worth $36k, even if it only had 1000 miles.

D. You're delusional.

[Godfrd824]

Here you go again, in every thread. We get it, you bought a stinger. However you need to cope that you lost 10k when you drove it off the lot. Your kia will not sell for 36k today.

Guy, I already have the CarMax quote. I'm just wondering if I really should go for the M3. Stay mad, I'll be here laughing.

No you can't. Don't lie to yourself.

A. Nobody will buy your second hand Kia private party for $36k.

B. Carmax, Carvana, or any dealer won't give you anything near $30k for your Kia.

C. It's not worth $36k, even if it only had 1000 miles.

D. You're delusional.

2018 models are going for 44k right now. But hey, you believe what you want.

[luckyboy23]

Guy, I already have the CarMax quote. I'm just wondering if I really should go for the M3. Stay mad, I'll be here laughing.



2018 models are going for 44k right now. But hey, you believe what you want.

Lets see your Carmax offer.

What a dealer lists a car for =/= what you can get for a car. Not even close. You are a noob if you think that.

Do you offer cpo warranty, carfax, buyback guarantee, and finance? You don't. Nobody is shelling out lump sums of cash for a car like that.

[Godfrd824]

Lets see your Carmax offer.

What a dealer lists a car for =/= what you can get for a car. Not even close. You are a noob if you think that.

Do you offer cpo warranty, carfax, buyback guarantee, and finance? You don't. Nobody is shelling out lump sums of cash for a car like that.

Ok, I'll decide what I wanna do, end up with an M3, or maybe a 718, IDK. At that time you can continue to tell me what I can and cannot do. Thanks.

[luckyboy23]

Ok, I'll decide what I wanna do, end up with an M3, or maybe a 718, IDK. At that time you can continue to tell me what I can and cannot do. Thanks.

Just post the carmax offer and I'll stfu.

[Godfrd824]

Just post the carmax offer and I'll stfu.

Ok. I'll post it either today or tomorrow.

Edit: I'm with my family, but I went to Carvana real quick. Remember I paid $40k for my car.

[luckyboy23]

Ok. I'll post it either today or tomorrow.

Great... Also, not even trolling but you've got a mis-informed and horrible taste in cars.

718 PDK.. Why mention PDK? Poseur much? "I'm so fawkin cool I got a PDK yo!". The vast majority are PDK... Why 718? By far, the WORST Cayman/Boxster ever made. The car sounds like ASS with the neutered 2.0 4 banger. Don't even tell me tuning potential because there's much better out there. The flat 6 is where it's at. A much more thrilling, enjoyable ride. Find yourself a 981 Boxster/Cayman GTS, or even an S instead. The only, and I mean ONLY upgrade the 718 has over the 981 is the updated PCM. The steering wheel can be swapped to look more modern... Not only all that, a manual transmission (especially a Porsche MT) are much more engaging. A flat 6 981 with a manual is total bliss. Even if you don't want the manual, whatever.. The flat 6 is in a different league... The engine, exhaust combo are visceral. It builds power nicer. Sounds G.L.O.R.I.O.US. meanwhile the 4 cyl turbo sounds like it's farting. The only reason Porsche went with the turbo motor is to meet CAFE standards. Sales suffered, values suffered, hence the reason the flat 6 made a return in the 718 GTS models with the detuned 4.0.

M3, just LOL. What a sad, sad, sad excuse for an M car that is. Then again, you're proud of a stupid ass corny Stinger which is nothing more than a knock off for peasants. You're in over your head brah.

Step your game up, you're inexperience and that's okay. Hopefully you take this constructive criticism and make good use of it.

OP, sorry for the thread derail.

[Godfrd824]

Great... Also, not even trolling but you've got a mis-informed and horrible taste in cars.

718 PDK.. Why mention PDK? Poseur much? "I'm so fawkin cool I got a PDK yo!". The vast majority are PDK... Why 718? By far, the WORST Cayman/Boxster ever made. The car sounds like ASS with the neutered 2.0 4 banger. Don't even tell me tuning potential because there's much better out there. The flat 6 is where it's at. A much more thrilling, enjoyable ride. Find yourself a 981 Boxster/Cayman GTS, or even an S instead. The only, and I mean ONLY upgrade the 718 has over the 981 is the updated PCM. The steering wheel can be swapped to look more modern... Not only all that, a manual transmission (especially a Porsche MT) are much more engaging. A flat 6 981 with a manual is total bliss. Even if you don't want the manual, whatever.. The flat 6 is in a different league... The engine, exhaust combo are visceral. It builds power nicer. Sounds G.L.O.R.I.O.US. meanwhile the 4 cyl turbo sounds like it's farting. The only reason Porsche went with the turbo motor is to meet CAFE standards. Sales suffered, values suffered, hence the reason the flat 6 made a return in the 718 GTS models with the detuned 4.0.

M3, just LOL. What a sad, sad, sad excuse for an M car that is. Then again, you're proud of a stupid ass corny Stinger which is nothing more than a knock off for peasants. You're in over your head brah.

Step your game up, you're inexperience and that's okay. Hopefully you take this constructive criticism and make good use of it.

OP, sorry for the thread derail.

Son I said IDK, not PDK. I want a manual car, If I didn't, I'd keep the Stinger.

Oh, and by 718 I meant Boxster. And I was thinking of a convertible E46. You sound like you're taking this very personal.

[luckyboy23]

Son I said IDK, not PDK. I want a manual car, If I didn't, I'd keep the Stinger.

981 with a manual. You're seriously welcome.

[Dec4y]

Kia isn't bad at all. They'll be moggin mainstream. Telluride and the next gen "minivan" destroy the competition. My dad bought a K900 the other day and its a solid bargain for the segment. He's rich though so even if he loses his ass on that particular vehicle eventually, he'll still see his enjoyment as worth it. I have a Telluride on order for the wife.