Pretty sure the Hyundai Pony had a long (5 years - 100k kms) warranty that beat all others when it first came out in Canada. They sold a bunch but it was definitely a POS. Most other warranties at the time were 2-3 years and 50-60k kms.
Kia went "kiaboom"....well almost
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Oh yeah. I've never owned an Acura but have had two Hondas. Both CRVs. One was a 2011 that I'd still have if a drunk didn't decide to ignore a stop sign and t-bone my 17 year old daughter (at the time). Had 110K miles on her and ran like a top! Actually got almost $15K back from insurance when totaled. With that in 2020 we found a 2015 Touring from the "proverbial" old lady who only drove it to the store and Church. Was 5 years old and had 10K miles on it. Gave to my daughter and now has 85K miles. Another top! Burns no oil whatsoever, she absolutely loves it.
I work PT at a local NAPA. So I see what people come looking for as far as parts and vehicle types and also with the local mechanics so I notice the trends and what generally keeps them the busiest. I always tell people looking at vehicles that you just can't go wrong with Honda and Toyota. You'll pay a little bit more for them but they last.
Although I'll probably never buy Kia/Hyundai again (Stolen 2020 Kia Rio), I think the 2019 Forte is a solid vehicle. Hopefully they got the security update done at the stealership due to the theft problems. I owned a 2019 Forte (Totaled in an accident) that was a great. In the summer, I would get in the low 40's on the mpg's for my driving style and conditions. The i-cvt transmission was great and overall, very efficient. The Forte felt very solid and was well built. As far as the issue for this thread, I think that was related to some specific engines that were recalled for that year. I believe my Forte had the same 2.0L mpi engine with 70k & zero issues. Just my .02
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That right there. My kids are in their 40s and still abide by my rule. Fuel door opens, hood goes up and check ALL fluids.
Thanks for not blaming Amsoil.
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When did the Hyundia/Kia engine woes begin? 2010-12? It hasn't slowed the sales of them.
I had a 2008 Santa Fe 2.7L 4AT, AWD years back. Aside from the oddity of loosing 3 of 4 wheel bearings and one ignition coil before 70K miles, that was a great vehicle. That was a different era of Hyundai/Kia though.
I had a 2008 Santa Fe 2.7L 4AT, AWD years back. Aside from the oddity of loosing 3 of 4 wheel bearings and one ignition coil before 70K miles, that was a great vehicle. That was a different era of Hyundai/Kia though.
Great factual story to share by the way... thing that somewhat impresses me is in my part of the state HyunKia have built some very nice dealerships, usually have the lots packed with plenty of cars and I see TONS of the brand(s) on the roads daily. Having said that, by far the most often abandoned on roadways is HyunKia. Clearly not typical tire issues, etc. either. Recently I've been behind at least 4 different HyunKia vehicles, definitely no more than 5-8 yrs old and puffing quite a bit of smoke. Some likely burning more oil than fuel. Mind blowing the brand is so popular, presents itself well compared to other dealerships, yet continues to crank out constant failures that still sell.
One of my coworkers bought a Pony new, c. 1985 or so. By late 1994 he'd put just over 320,000 km (just a hair short of 200,000 miles) on it. The car had been pretty much trouble-free to that point, but had developed a head gasket leak.
He said it had everything he wanted in an economical commuter - it was RWD, had a manual transmission, was easy on gas, easy to work on, and reasonably fun to drive.
I don't think they were bad cars as much as being a bit dated - the Pony seemed like a Japanese car from the early- to mid-'70s.
Haha! I've never used Amsoil so definitely can't do thatThanks for not blaming Amsoil.
That was a narrow take on “ I changed my oil and my engine blew up!”
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I had a 1987 Excel. Never had an issue with the car, aside from the abysmally slow acceleration. It was a 5 speed manual. 1.5L Mitsu engine.
I remember those. Friend in the military in late 80s/early 90s had one. First time I'd ever heard of Hyundai. Was a pretty good car from what I remember.
I feel the same way about Ford and their 10 speed transmission. Anyway-you didn't mention what you paid for the KIA and what they gave you on trade in.
What were the numbers?
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I forget the actual amount i paid for the car. It was $26K if I remember correctly. It was way too much for it but like I said initially, it was during the time when there weren't many cars to be found and I was in a pinch.
I contacted Carvana who offered me $14,500. So when I took it to Mazda they initially offered me $11K. I showed them the Carvana offer and told them I would just sell to them and then drive to St Louis and buy a car there. They told me they were a small dealership and couldn't compete with the big cities. Told them that wasn't my problem. When I got them to $14,100 I stopped pushing.
The salesman worked his butt off to get the deal done, I was there for 6 hours.
I got to talking with one of the service guys who checked the car out. He asked if I really got them to give me $14K for it? I smiled and said yes. He replied that I should be selling cars.
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Ha! Maybe. But then I'd still be stuck with it.You still could...maybe if you did use it wouldn't have blown up.
That would be the Rock and a Hard Place.
Mine never used "alot" of oil. Never saw a motor like this. I was literally checking the oil every day or every couple days at the most. Right about when I'd get to 600 mile intervals, a 1/4 quart would just disappear! It was like a magic act. Everything would be fine each day then right about 600 miles, bam, 1/4 gone. Kept this way steadily for the 2 years I owned it.
What I did notice was the piston slap. When I drove it off the lot it was a typical 4 cylinder engine. Within 6 months it became a diesel. That's when I knew I was in trouble.
The 2.0L MPI was the same motor in the Soul.
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The MPI engines were not as much an issue as the GDI’s were.
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