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Putting a 150 amp fuse where there was a 100 amp fuse might mean that your wiring is now the fuse. So when the wire melts and catches fire at least you saved the fuse from blowing. Good plan....
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Scotty goes by experience. Here is my experience: in 2010 I purchased a 2011 Kia Sorento. After 11 years and almost 100k miles, I have (out of pocket) replaced the main battery twice, the windshield wiper blades three times, and recharged the air conditioner once. My purchase included "tires for life" and I am now on my third set provided by the dealer. This Kia has been the least expensive new car buying experience after 10 years I have ever had.
@@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN you are absolutely right. They may look good, but they are not built well at all. Very cheap and Chincy feeling. With small little motors, with no power, that blow up.
We had an 06 ACCENT...the transmission had real hard shifts once and awhile and was replaced under warranty. It had a 1.6 L engine and was no where close to our 05 Corolla. My conclusion...KIA and Hyundai are not as good as Toyota.
@@natewj1077 Not true. One Kia owner told me his 2010 Kia Forte is up to 200,000+ miles and the only thing he has had to do is the routine maintenance on the car... no engine, transmission or computer problems.
I love my 09 kia k5 optima I've never had a problem one..it get regular oil changes and maintenance the only thing I've ever replaced was new brakes thats it its got 95k on original Miles I love my kia scotty hates every thing but Toyota lol
I bought a 2011 Kia Sorento brand new. I still drive it everyday and the car has been perfect for 10+ yrs. Only changed battery, tires & brakes. Pretty good for a crap car that has been back and forth from Florida to NY a bunch of times.
Been driving KIAS since 1999. Havent left me dead on the road like the Fords or Chevies I owned had. Kid I sold my 1999 Sephia to in 2011 is still driving it. Ex wife still driving my 2011 Soul. I have a 2015 sorento I bought 4 years ago with no major issues (couple recall fixes) basic repair and replace maintenance.
The only Kia I would personally own is the Soul in alien green, as long as it's made in Korea. My dream came true with the 2017 Soul+ in alien green with well under 100k miles. That was the last car I've had with a lien before I sold it to get out of car payments, and I'm not planning on having payments on wheels. Now I drive the 2010 Toyota Prius with over 100k miles and still runs great, and best of all I own it outright.
@@wturner777 I believe the soul has the same engine as our Cerato (Forte) It's no rocket ship, but it's still a very enjoyable thing to drive, for a shopping trolley.
The A/C blower issue could also be a really clogged In cabin air filter. Sometimes I come across people who never changed them or even knew they existed.
Asian cars tend to have that problem. My Hyundai Azera doesn't do well with the air conditioning and my Mazda had trash air conditioning and I replaced the filters on both.☁
I had an issue where I installed an aftermarket cabin filter. A few months later I noticed significant reduced air flow. Kia installed their OEM filter. Problem solved.
@@frankjdm4636 schreyer was, yes. "I think it's good that we have Albert Biermann [former head of BMW M division] here to set up the cars, and he puts a lot of enthusiasm in there, as well."
I've owned 2 Kia Sorentos, 2013 and now a 2019 SX-L V6 AWD. Loved them both. Never a problem and the 2019 is beautiful inside and out and super quiet. Oh, and 100k mile 10 year warranty doesn't hurt either!
Never had a problem? Dude you damn well shouldn't have problems with an 8 year old car or a 2 year old car! A 2019 model without problems? Big deal my 25 year old Toyota celica only has 132k miles on it cost me $1200 & I've only ever had to change ignition leads in 11 years. Been serviced twice.
Our 2014 engine crapped out. However under warranty. My thermostat housing was leaking to just prior to the engine dying. I think it was the knock sensor that shut it down, but we were near the end of an oil consumption test and it was using a lot of oil so they replaced the engine.
On occasions they like to crack. Once they blow up anyway the new warranty engine comes with a new thermostat housing. On extremely rare circumstances you get a new high pressure fuel pump. Those are usually transferred from the old engine to the new one.
Just got a 17 forte with 33k, for $30 a Month it covers gap insurance and extends the bumper to bumper warranty until 100k which covers everything except for brakes. Kia really sweetens the deal with free oil changes.
@@scottytaco So is my 2017 Forte5 SX. Bought brand new and can't hold a candle to every Honda I've ever owned over 200,000 miles. Hell it even broke down the very day I drove it home from the dealership and can prove it. I tried to return the car and Kia threatened to sue me.
@@scottytaco it never made it home from the dealer. I tried to file lemon law but it has to have the same failure 3 time with 2 attempts to fix it. I lost all faith in the car day one. I couldn't afford a attorney to go to court. It spent the very first two weeks I owned it at the dealer. Then at 69k miles transmission failure and Kia wouldn't honor their powertrain warranty. Only after I spent $3k for the trans repair that made it 6 miles before the trans exploded would Kia replace my entire trans but wouldn't reimburse me one penny for the $3k repair I just paid for. They didn't screw me. They royally fucked me with no lube or a reach around.
You can't just bump up the fuse. The wire is sized for 125 amps. You run the risk of overloading the circuit because the fuse no longer trips at 125 amps. Overloads can lead to fires. That's BAAAAD news in an electric car.
I have a 2007 Sorento with 230,000 miles. Had to replace a brake caliper and an alternator. No other issues. Runs like a champ and the 4x4 system does pretty well in the East Tn mountains in winter.
Dude my wife’s ‘11 has 343,xxx miles. Runs same as day she got it and have done same maintenance as you as well as replacing the oil drain plug. I daily a diesel with 487,xxx and her car continues to blow my mind. 🤷♂️
Still driving my 2012 forte. Haven’t had a single issue and it had 180,000+ miles on its. I haven’t been the kindest to that car, but it’s been a champ.
Well my Kia Forte was built in Korea and has the 4 speed transmission instead of the newer 6 speed transmission. I get 34, 35 miles per gallon driving around town. Naturally aspirated and port injection. It's got 183,000 miles on it and it's doing well. Now I am really careful to keep up on maintenance and I don't drive it hard. Thing is I wouldn't want to get a hybrid from Kia. If I were to get a hybrid I would get a Prius. But the simpler Kias are not bad cars.
I told this new generation get us manual transmissionthey last forever they never break down so of course every hundred twenty thousand miles you got to replace the clutch but I got a Kia soul that I got 202 thousand miles on it and I've never had any problems with it besides regular maintenance so I'm sure if you're going to buy a hybrid stick with Honda and Toyota but if you're going to buy a good reliable combustion engine automobile the Kia souls are a sure hit
I went on a road trip with a 2013 kia I was nervous and thought the gas gauge was broken that's how well that gas mileage was on that trip made me wished I had a Kia forte..
@@trini_boi2414 well my Forte is pretty good. I am changing oil more often than the manual suggests because I have noticed that it does something odd. When the oil needs replacing the fuel economy tends to get a little worse. I track my fuel economy to sorta keep tabs on the engine. Anyway the fuel economy now tends to get worse earlier so I am replacing the oil earlier. So ever 5000 miles instead of every 7000 miles. It also makes it really easy to know when to replace the oil.
@@darrenskjoelsvold good idea that's what I do change at 5000 miles but in my case i might be changing it too early cause I use synthetic oil early or not I think 5000 miles is a good number to change your oil..
I don't know about the hybrids, but my parents have a regular Kia Optima, and I was actually stunned by how fast it was. Because the cabin is so heavily sound proofed, you can barely hear the engine, so I had no idea how fast I was going. I look at the speedometer and was like "Oops, I'm doing 90."
I have 2014 Optima with 98k miles and it’s been great. I just recently had to replace the brakes and rotors, shocks and struts, axles, and lower control arms
The standard gas motor on my Civic gets better gas mileage than that hybrid does. It's also 5 years newer and was 10k less. How did Kia sell any of these things?
Because they are cheaper than Honda and toyota, and now with GM and ford pull out of the car market, it really opened up the doors for Korean car manufacturers
Cheap and looks good to them . Sadly a lot of people buy cars based on looks and totally disregard the engine . If they had any brains they would spend a little more for a Toyota or Honda .
@@dannybishop68 toyota an honda have issues on their motors an transmission.. they jus have a good rep because they been around longer. Nobody is perfect
@@dannybishop68 I see jeeps everywhere. No fiats....but jeeps. Not dodge ram....but a ram. 😆 A lot of people are stupid.Ever notice 90% of Chevy pickups have one driving light out? Yeah.
I'm from Spain, and I have a 3-year-old Kia Ceed 1.6 diesel of 136 hp and I've just done 100,000 km, that's about 62,000 miles in 3 years. and it works perfect.
Not sure where you get your info on KIAS, but I have had 6 of them with not one issue> Kia in Phoenix only has 60 cars on lot. Can’t keep them on lot. Where are you getting your info on Kia? I think you are usually right Scotty, but Kia is a very good dependable car. If we have had 6 with no problems, that is good averages.
I had a fully loaded 2006 Sedona. I could not keep headlights lit on that thing to save my life. I swear the electrical is flaky. Hence, hearing about the hybrid system is no surprise to me. On the flip side, I had one of those 08 Kia Rio Base models with the 4-speed manual, no power steering, no A/C, and no radio. That thing was like driving a go cart, but it was the last time I ever purchased a new car for under 10 grand. The neat thing was that there really was nothing to break on it.
2012 Kia Optima LX engine seized on me on the way back from a drive from Lancaster Pa to NC, car made it perfectly fine up there and back no lights came on prior to. Coming through Richmond going 70mph car went limp luckily 95-S is going downhill and cruised it 60mph until I got 100 miles within my house to get towed. Motor rod bearing seized be aware of these pretty faulted machines
This guy is a Toyota lover, and does not have the engineering knowledge about Kias. I have a 2015 SXL turbo and it is amazing powerful and underrated car.
They’re really not. My wife has a 2011 Kia Sorento with 180k and it’s been the most reliable car we have ever owned. I had a Toyota Camry and it was a piece of junk it burned oil like a MF. Sold that P.O.S and we got the Kia instead. Much happier. Much cheaper and it’s been great.
This is encouraging. My wife's 2009 wore down way faster than my 2009 Fit. However we did opt for a Sportage because she loves Kia (and the incentives were significant.) I have to say I'm extremely impressed with it so far. I really hope it goes the distance.
The Kia is a much simpler car. That helps them last, but that doesn't hide the fact they definitely had their own major problems in the last 10 years that would keep many people from buying one over a Honda or Toyota.
Sadly, my 2015 Kia Soul had 60 thousand miles. And the engine blew up. I had the oil changed every 5000 miles with 100% synthetic. The dealership would not tell me what happened to my engine. They only offered to buy my car back. I will never ever buy a Kia ever again! Scotty is 100% right!
Did you have the 1.6l or the 2.0 engine? I have the 1.6 liter 6 speed manual with 91K mile and its running amazing! I hear the 2.0 engine had an engine problem with the piston rings it could've been that maybe
Worst thing is to change oil at the dealer. Don't do that. Bad oil and it's like a jelly when you drain it. Dunno why,but it's bad. Otherwise,good cars, Kia/Hyundai
I have owned a Kia Optima Ex since 2011. Best car i've owned. With the exception of the engine locking up and having it replaced for life, I couldn't have hoped for a better experience. I replaced tires and wipers a couple of times, and the battery once. I am currently at 165,000 miles. Far better than any other car I've owned including Hondas. Cost of ownership has been fantastic. I can see why mechanics don't endorse them, they don't break down enough. Plus throw in the 10 year 100,000 mile warranty and they difficult to beat.
Let keep it current Scotty with later model years, not going back to the bad year models with issues. The current ones are really amazing in my opinion and experience.
@@robsyoutube I have a 2011 Optima and had to replace my engine @ 52,000 miles due to the metal shavings, because the engine locked up while driving. Now I’m @ 70,000 miles and this one is burning through oil. Urgh.
I have a 2011 Kia Soul 5 speed manual with 160,000 and still going strong - nothing major for repairs. Been driving it hard and used it for a few years doing uber and also courier work in the NYC metropolitan area.
The only problem with a Kia , is the name label on the front & the back of the vehicle , had models for several yrs & now the 2021 K5 from a 2018 Stinger GT AWD .Great vehicles to have up here in the great white North !!!!
Well I got a 2013 kia optima, premium edition with 170k km on it, with 0 issues! Only breaks changed, and periodic check up..! Looks always cool, nice to drive! I think kia is a very reliable cars
We traded my wife 2020 kia soul for a 2015 honda cr v deluxe model with only 38k miles. Kia wouldn't fix the warping metal on the hatch even though we had the 100k warranty. Honda matched the 100k kia warranty.
@@r2hPreDatoR Best decision you could ever make for the long term health of your wallet, is to get something that has TOYOTA or LEXUS written all over it!!
ALL car companies have lemons... Even honda and toyta. Track record of Japanese cars ( general Japanese "stuff") in general prove to be superior to these Korean cars. No matter what company you'll have bad eggs... I would take advantage of warranty work and possible lemon laws.
A broken clock is right twice a day ...so what Sometimes man bites dog ...so what There will always be someone that wins the lottery just not you ...so what
I have a 2013 Kia Sportage with 98k miles. Beyond breaks, and rear passenger window control, everything is still working. I have had 2 tune ups and keep the oil changed. Not all Kias are bad. Like with anything, if you take care of it, it will take care of you. I plan on getting the 2023 Sportage in a couple of months.
My wife has a 2014 Kia Optima and after 200k miles i gotta say that I’m shocked of how this car has made over the years we’ve had it. I gotta admit i was NOT A FAN of Kia but now i call the car “my baby”.😂
im looking into buying a 2014 optima sxl turbo one. what were your experiences when it comes to maintenance? pros and cons of the car too if you can provide? Thank you
I've had 4 kias over 15 years. Never had any issues and they all went way past 200,000 miles. I Would gladly buy another. Warranty was excellent and kia corporate was great to deal with
Like every car it also depends on how you drive it. I saw a fiat with 165k miles on Scotty's channel. But also buying new is better because you know how it was driven
My Kia Rio 2012 owned for almost 9years and is working fantastic. Maybe I just got a lucky piece?!? Almost 320,000km on it. Haven’t had any major issue till date.
I agree that Kia is not up to the Quality of a Honda or Toyota. But in my case after test driving a 2020 Toyota Highlander, a 2020 Honda Pilot, and a 2020 Kia Sorrento V6 doing research and looking at the pricing I actually wound up with the Kia Sorrento EX V6. I have put over 16,000 trouble free miles on it so far and have been very pleased with it. I know the older Kia’s had Severe engine problems especially the 4 cylinder Models but I believe that Kia has greatly Improved many of their models over the last few years. So I took the Gamble. We shall see. Scotty, do you think I screwed up?
What he fails to mention is kia had a really bad year for reliability in 2014 and has been getting much better. Also that warranty is unmatched. You made a good decision IMO.
It gets damned hot in Korea. I live in Texas and one of the hottest, most uncomfortable July's I've experienced was in July 2017 walking around Seoul, South Korea.
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is actually getting a whole lot of great reviews. Everyone is comparing it to the RAV4 Hybrid, and they say the acceleration and noise levels in the Hyundai are much better than the RAV4. I've owned several Toyota's - and they have all been rock solid and probably what I'll go with but I will be test driving the new Tucson for sure.
Kia make very good cars, they are a sister company of Hyundai, similar in most ways, just different styling. They are certainly better made and more reliable than anything made by GM, Ford or Chrysler.
2017 Niro FE Hybrid, bought it as a leftover in May, 2018. Currently I’m at 357,000 miles. Original engine, trans, battery, spark plugs, brakes are at 7and 8mm, all suspension parts original. Oil and filter, tire rotation, Techron every 7000 miles. Tires last 100k. AC interior fans about every 180k. Cruise control switch at 265k. Ceramic headlight connectors added at 200k, original plastic melts with the 9005 bulbs. All recalls complied with. Got my first engine light last week for low EGR. Paid $21k, and sometimes get 61 mpg…I did 670 miles on 11 gallons one trip. Still getting 52 mpg average.
I never had problems with my kia’s I have both a Kia Optima 2011 with 168k on it and I have a Kia stinger and the only thing I had to fix on the Kia Optima was radiator around 110k but runs like a champ!
idk ..I have a 2009 kia sedona van with 170k + miles and never had any issues and it gets driven to camp every weekend so im guessing every brand has a weak link
My dad had 2010 elantra it had more than 200k km and it was perfect. I donno why he hates Korean cars. currently my dad has 2015 carnival it also has more than 200k km and it's also fine
@@TalhahPlayz I think Scotty just likes to get views. He knocks CVT's but then praises Hondas and Toyotas that have them. And then of course according to him, "you're stupid" no matter what you do or don't do.
@@TalhahPlayz my dad has an 04 elantra 280,000 miles. Original engine & transmission, ac blows ice cold. Few things are as reliable as elantras. Funny.. we also had a sedona that we gave away at 250,000, about 4 years ago, and it's still on the road today!
Any car can last you a long time when you take good care of it, some more than others so it depends on your taste. Buy what ever car you want but if you want it to last then get regular service for it.
Get a manual Kia, I have Kia Soul 2014 135k 6speed. Got the recalls done, replaced all the filters and changed out all the fluids, it runs like a brand new car. I’m so happy I found this gem. I’m ready to take her past 200K
Kia's are awesome vehicles, its only domestic, American made cars that I see broken down on the shoulder on my way to work. Maybe you should do a little research before you post something Scotty
I had a 2015 Kia Optima and put 130,000 miles on it in 3 years and never had one problem or check engine light come on. I ended up giving it to my ex wife . Great vehicles
I bought a 2014 kia optima hybrid from a private party for $8000 with about 126,000 miles on it a few months ago. It was an amazing gas saver especially because I had a delivery job and was driving 60-80 miles a day. Just over a month later after purchase, someone ran into me and totaled the car, pretty sad tbh, I wish I still had it.
Back in 2011 I bought a brand new Kia Soul + from the dealer. Out the door was under $20,000. A couple of years ago the engine would shut off while idling at red lights. Got worse and worse as time went by. I took it to a couple of different mechanics who didn’t know why it did that and couldn’t fix it. I watched a few TH-cam videos and found out it might be the crank shaft sensor. I asked the mechanic to change out the sensor for me and it worked like a charm. The Kia Soul has bad been a awesome car. The only problem I had, which was a pretty big problem when your car shuts off at red lights, was fixed and now is working great just like the day I bought it🙂
KIAs are the crazy girlfriend you date for 36 months on lease just for kicks. Then you find yourself a nice, dependable Toyota to marry and make baby Corollas with.
I used to have a 2013 kia rio 6spd manual hatchback, totally loved it. Bought it brand new for $17k out the door. Only problems I had with it was rodents eating my wiring, which I fixed fairly easily myself. Got 35-45 mpg city/ hwy.(despite the company having a lawsuit saying their mpg computer was wrong i got about $2500 back free even tho my car got better milage than the window sticker said when I bought it) A/C was arctic and blew hard as long as you change the cabin air filter on time. Sold it at almost 200k in 2018 and still runs great for the people who bought it from me back then. So some of them are good.
@@adl6907 I have a 2015 Kia Rio EX with 99k miles, No problems so far, Only brake pads,, catalytic converter and o2 sensors , besides the regular oil changes, air filter and tire replacements,, I still get the same 42mpg highway gas mileage as I did when the car was brand new, really helps now that gas is like $4.00 a gallon
I disagree that Kia/Hyundai are crap. I have a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe with 150, 000 miles on it, never had any major issues. My 2012 kia Cerato(forte) with 100,000 miles never had any issue, not even a minor one. Kia/Hyundai is always in the top 3 in reliability surveys and scotty keeps telling us they are crap. IDK.
Scotty himself calls every carmaker. except Toyota and Ford, crap. I will agree with Toyota being reliable as the sun but Ford has had more issues, especially safety wise than even GM , Mopar, and other European and Asian automakers. Their safety recall lists are plenty, such as their rear axle falling out of their new Explorers; their Axod-e transmissions having a much higher failure rate than Chrysler's 4 speed A604 but Consumer Reports and the like, constantly gave Chrysler such bad ratings in terms of reliability because of it. Ford's Fox platform Fairmonts had many safety recalls during its lifetime and then we had the Firestone tire debacle back in the early 2000's. Firestone tires exploded unexpectedly on these Explorers, to which they became known as "Exploders!" of this generation. Yet Mr. Scotty is soft on Ford, compared to how badly he talks about other automakers, except Toyota. Ford blamed Firestone and Firestone blamed FOrd. So who was correct? Firestone was correct in that, Ford asked for undersized tires for the weight range of the Explorer and hence after driving on the highway, the tires could not handle the weight of the Explorer and hence they exploded! Consumer Reports later admitted a few years later, after they lambasted Chrysler's A604, of being super unreliable, that the Ford AXOD-E transmission had higher frequency of repair than Chryslers. I for one, take Scotty Kilmer's advise or opinions, with a grain of salt. Some of the times, he has good advise or opinions and other times, his advise or opinions, leave me smh!
Maybe most are junk but you wouldn’t believe the amount of careless abuse I’ve put my 07 Sorento through and it’s still runs with crazy mileage. 230k miles and for the last 150k of its life it’s done nothing but drive hard and take corners hard. Break hard, rev hard, everything a crazy teenager could go to a car for 150k miles….
Any car, if not maintained, is crap (unless it’s a Chevy sedan, they’re just plain cheap) But as an owner of an Optima I would say KIAs are high quality cars.
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Share my sister get a 2018 Subaru Legacy and the server has 88,000 miles or 2017 Toyota Corolla and the Toyota has 77,000. I love your videos
My 2015 Kia Optima died while driving. Changed the starter has 100k still no turn over?
I agree Scotty. I used to have a Kia suv and it was crap.
My kia sephia died on me but can't find the connector I am the only owner for 20 years can't complain
Scotty always flexing his 5k scanner. Lol
Cost more then both his cars😂
lolz yep
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Lmao I was just about to say the same 😂
@@smartdetails and only $2,000 less than what he's paid on cars for his whole life.
Putting a 150 amp fuse where there was a 100 amp fuse might mean that your wiring is now the fuse. So when the wire melts and catches fire at least you saved the fuse from blowing. Good plan....
ha ! 4 Shure ! Copper is Xpensive. i took 165 lbs of #1 to a recycler, over a month ago. 4 bucks Canadian, a pound. So, vehicle makers are producing thinner gauge wire, to save $$$. Especially where there is a long distance, like head/tail lights. Even using aluminim, with 'copper' coloring, like some booster cables. G O F I G U R E. oldtech
Yea cause who knew fuses costed so much?
Just put aluminum foil it's okay.
Bigger number means more protection though! Everybody knows bigger is better! 😂
Another great observation 👌🏻 so funny yet so true
Scotty goes by experience. Here is my experience: in 2010 I purchased a 2011 Kia Sorento. After 11 years and almost 100k miles, I have (out of pocket) replaced the main battery twice, the windshield wiper blades three times, and recharged the air conditioner once. My purchase included "tires for life" and I am now on my third set provided by the dealer. This Kia has been the least expensive new car buying experience after 10 years I have ever had.
@ProgM You would change ur mind quickly if you worked in the auto industry.
@@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN you are absolutely right. They may look good, but they are not built well at all. Very cheap and Chincy feeling. With small little motors, with no power, that blow up.
We had an 06 ACCENT...the transmission had real hard shifts once and awhile and was replaced under warranty. It had a 1.6 L engine and was no where close to our 05 Corolla. My conclusion...KIA and Hyundai are not as good as Toyota.
@@natewj1077 Not true. One Kia owner told me his 2010 Kia Forte is up to 200,000+ miles and the only thing he has had to do is the routine maintenance on the car... no engine, transmission or computer problems.
There are exceptions to every rule. Even the "Kias are crap" rule. Congrats on the good luck.
Judging by most of the comments here from people who actually own a KIA, they seem to be great cars.
The new ones are. Old ones break easy
they're not bad, but yeah turbo lags, gearbox's are sh**.. not much has changed
160k on my 2013 optima only one issue which was covered under warranty. So Kia pretty good in my experience.
10k miles on my 2021 kia telluride and loving it
I love my 09 kia k5 optima I've never had a problem one..it get regular oil changes and maintenance the only thing I've ever replaced was new brakes thats it its got 95k on original Miles I love my kia scotty hates every thing but Toyota lol
I bought a 2011 Kia Sorento brand new. I still drive it everyday and the car has been perfect for 10+ yrs. Only changed battery, tires & brakes. Pretty good for a crap car that has been back and forth from Florida to NY a bunch of times.
2015 kia soul. gas, oil, brakes, and tires - that is all! love it!
Been driving KIAS since 1999. Havent left me dead on the road like the Fords or Chevies I owned had. Kid I sold my 1999 Sephia to in 2011 is still driving it. Ex wife still driving my 2011 Soul. I have a 2015 sorento I bought 4 years ago with no major issues (couple recall fixes) basic repair and replace maintenance.
I've got a 2011 Sorento as well. It's been an amazing car.
@@OTTER19701 does it say made I'm Korea or made in US?
Does it say made in Korea or made in US?
KIAs made in America and Chevys made in Korea. That feel strange to anyone?
Yeaj these cars used on ritz
@J Slomine Spot on!
Chevys are made in michagon
Michigan*
They both bite booty so who cares
Looks like Kia forgot to send Scotty his monthly check! 😂 lol
I guess you meant 'Cheque'. 😋But I can't help but wonder if he is on toyota's payroll...
You know what isnt crap? A 1994 Toyota Celica. Good afternoon scotty!!!!!
afternoon!
Gta 5 online, the video game, has a 90s celica and it's one of the best cars in the game 😂
Yes much better quality than the damn Kia
@@meme4one is it silver? 😉
They’re all silver!
I would own a Kia over many other cars. Ours has been brilliant over the past 4 years.
They truly are good cars.
Yea i have a kia that i bought it brand new 9 years ago and still have it and never had any problems with it.
The only Kia I would personally own is the Soul in alien green, as long as it's made in Korea. My dream came true with the 2017 Soul+ in alien green with well under 100k miles. That was the last car I've had with a lien before I sold it to get out of car payments, and I'm not planning on having payments on wheels. Now I drive the 2010 Toyota Prius with over 100k miles and still runs great, and best of all I own it outright.
@@wturner777 I believe the soul has the same engine as our Cerato (Forte) It's no rocket ship, but it's still a very enjoyable thing to drive, for a shopping trolley.
I love my 09 kia k5 best car ever
The A/C blower issue could also be a really clogged In cabin air filter. Sometimes I come across people who never changed them or even knew they existed.
I never knew. No one ever talked about em
Asian cars tend to have that problem. My Hyundai Azera doesn't do well with the air conditioning and my Mazda had trash air conditioning and I replaced the filters on both.☁
I had an issue where I installed an aftermarket cabin filter. A few months later I noticed significant reduced air flow. Kia installed their OEM filter. Problem solved.
2012 Forte and quite dependable..116,000mi and ft. brakes, belt tensioner, battery, and thats it.. My experience is good..Not great ride, but ok..
Or the thermastat could be going bad.
I have a 2021 K5(replacement of the optima) and I'm actually very impressed with the build quality, looks like they took several notes from BMW
Same! I got a 2022 K5 and I love it
😂😂😂😂 build as in exterior interior or build as in parts because you just lied if you meant the latter 😭
They got a head-honcho from BMW to lead the Stinger program. He probably is now involved with the K5.
@@robconerty5164 He was from AUDI
@@frankjdm4636 schreyer was, yes.
"I think it's good that we have Albert Biermann [former head of BMW M division] here to set up the cars, and he puts a lot of enthusiasm in there, as well."
I swear I thought it said "Here's Why Kids are Crap".
He’s…not…wrong 😏
Endless Money Pits😆
Owning a BMW or Mercedes is still cheaper than raising kids lmao
@@ShamuAquatics lmao
Thats funny, and the earlier responses especially
In about a week it will be 5 years that I bought my 2017 Kia Optima. I know it's not old yet, but so far no issues.
still have the Kia optima 2012 with 316,xxx (and counting) .. no issues.. plans to change it Sorento v6 next year...
I've owned 2 Kia Sorentos, 2013 and now a 2019 SX-L V6 AWD. Loved them both. Never a problem and the 2019 is beautiful inside and out and super quiet. Oh, and 100k mile 10 year warranty doesn't hurt either!
Never had a problem? Dude you damn well shouldn't have problems with an 8 year old car or a 2 year old car! A 2019 model without problems? Big deal my 25 year old Toyota celica only has 132k miles on it cost me $1200 & I've only ever had to change ignition leads in 11 years. Been serviced twice.
@@hayatisschon I'm actually looking to purchase a 2013 Kia Sorento Sx and for this reason I am very skeptical to buy it. It has 124,000 miles on it
I have the 2012 Sorento. Except for the oil burning issue its a great SUV
That's scotty killing KIA mercilessly.
KIA= Killed In Action
@@ManglishWorld i hate kia optima i love kia sorento
@@JulioLopez-xz5kx KIA Keep It Away
@@ManglishWorld it's a good car but I'd definitely avoid the hybrid
@@JulioLopez-xz5kx lol
My 2014 Sorrento GDI also loss coolant, it turned out to to be the thermostat casing.
Our 2014 engine crapped out. However under warranty. My thermostat housing was leaking to just prior to the engine dying. I think it was the knock sensor that shut it down, but we were near the end of an oil consumption test and it was using a lot of oil so they replaced the engine.
On occasions they like to crack. Once they blow up anyway the new warranty engine comes with a new thermostat housing. On extremely rare circumstances you get a new high pressure fuel pump. Those are usually transferred from the old engine to the new one.
@@Dcc357 not covered after 5 years( the housing)
We have owned a 2010 kia forte for 4 years now, and it has been bulletproof so far. We love our kia!
my 09 kia is the best car I've ever owned
I have a 2009 rio and its in the shop every six month. Not even 100,000 miles yet.
Just got a 17 forte with 33k, for $30 a Month it covers gap insurance and extends the bumper to bumper warranty until 100k which covers everything except for brakes. Kia really sweetens the deal with free oil changes.
The fortes are excellent cars to me and I sell cars.
Most of the optimas are trash
@@Lifetolive4 I'm loving my forte honestly, I wish it had a little more power but it's a economy car so it is what it is
Bought a 2011 Forte hatchback 3.5 years ago. Not one issue, just normal maintenance. Currently at 150k miles.
Gotta hate it when people turn toxic against good cars
"Denial" It's not a river in Africa. 😂🤣😂
I have a kiasoul, and so far it has been an unreliable piece of crap that breaks down often.
@@scottytaco So is my 2017 Forte5 SX. Bought brand new and can't hold a candle to every Honda I've ever owned over 200,000 miles. Hell it even broke down the very day I drove it home from the dealership and can prove it. I tried to return the car and Kia threatened to sue me.
@@davidjean6753 Brand new, and broke down the next day? They screwed you over. Sorry dude.
@@scottytaco it never made it home from the dealer. I tried to file lemon law but it has to have the same failure 3 time with 2 attempts to fix it. I lost all faith in the car day one. I couldn't afford a attorney to go to court. It spent the very first two weeks I owned it at the dealer. Then at 69k miles transmission failure and Kia wouldn't honor their powertrain warranty. Only after I spent $3k for the trans repair that made it 6 miles before the trans exploded would Kia replace my entire trans but wouldn't reimburse me one penny for the $3k repair I just paid for. They didn't screw me. They royally fucked me with no lube or a reach around.
Don’t make him get his $5k scanner out😠
You can't just bump up the fuse. The wire is sized for 125 amps. You run the risk of overloading the circuit because the fuse no longer trips at 125 amps. Overloads can lead to fires. That's BAAAAD news in an electric car.
I have a 2007 Sorento with 230,000 miles. Had to replace a brake caliper and an alternator. No other issues. Runs like a champ and the 4x4 system does pretty well in the East Tn mountains in winter.
have you driven on a long road 8 or 9 hours trip?
@@gutadin5 yes. Driven from Tennessee to South Florida several times.
We have a 2006 Sorento. It has started to have some faults now at 165000 miles.
Dude my wife’s ‘11 has 343,xxx miles. Runs same as day she got it and have done same maintenance as you as well as replacing the oil drain plug. I daily a diesel with 487,xxx and her car continues to blow my mind. 🤷♂️
2013 Sorento with over 200k miles and just normal maintenance.
Still driving my 2012 forte. Haven’t had a single issue and it had 180,000+ miles on its. I haven’t been the kindest to that car, but it’s been a champ.
Definitely the right call to not by KIAs. If you have a KIA 2014-2019 make sure you check your ksds settlement.
the way coolant is disappearing AND the car's performance is also lagging, i am suspecting something's fishy with the head gasket.
Nah....o think scottys head is lagging
He says bad things about that car but can't back up his theories
surprised the oil aint milky already
@@fil1329 scotty either hates a car or loves it. If he hates it, he picks it to death.
Coolant loves to disappear in all brand new VW's and Audis without a trace in the oil and external parts lol
My sentiments exactly.
“Seatbelts? Nah, we don’t really care about that. That stuff is all nonsense anyways.” -Scotty Kilmer Out of Context 2021 😂
Why was he talking about 2021 F150s in a kia video?
Well my Kia Forte was built in Korea and has the 4 speed transmission instead of the newer 6 speed transmission. I get 34, 35 miles per gallon driving around town. Naturally aspirated and port injection. It's got 183,000 miles on it and it's doing well. Now I am really careful to keep up on maintenance and I don't drive it hard. Thing is I wouldn't want to get a hybrid from Kia. If I were to get a hybrid I would get a Prius. But the simpler Kias are not bad cars.
I told this new generation get us manual transmissionthey last forever they never break down so of course every hundred twenty thousand miles you got to replace the clutch but I got a Kia soul that I got 202 thousand miles on it and I've never had any problems with it besides regular maintenance so I'm sure if you're going to buy a hybrid stick with Honda and Toyota but if you're going to buy a good reliable combustion engine automobile the Kia souls are a sure hit
I went on a road trip with a 2013 kia I was nervous and thought the gas gauge was broken that's how well that gas mileage was on that trip made me wished I had a Kia forte..
@@trini_boi2414 well my Forte is pretty good. I am changing oil more often than the manual suggests because I have noticed that it does something odd. When the oil needs replacing the fuel economy tends to get a little worse. I track my fuel economy to sorta keep tabs on the engine. Anyway the fuel economy now tends to get worse earlier so I am replacing the oil earlier. So ever 5000 miles instead of every 7000 miles. It also makes it really easy to know when to replace the oil.
@@darrenskjoelsvold good idea that's what I do change at 5000 miles but in my case i might be changing it too early cause I use synthetic oil early or not I think 5000 miles is a good number to change your oil..
@@trini_boi2414 I use synthetic too
I don't know about the hybrids, but my parents have a regular Kia Optima, and I was actually stunned by how fast it was. Because the cabin is so heavily sound proofed, you can barely hear the engine, so I had no idea how fast I was going. I look at the speedometer and was like "Oops, I'm doing 90."
I have 2020 sx, god dam that thing coupes
I go 140 honey...nothing
I have 2014 Optima with 98k miles and it’s been great. I just recently had to replace the brakes and rotors, shocks and struts, axles, and lower control arms
The standard gas motor on my Civic gets better gas mileage than that hybrid does. It's also 5 years newer and was 10k less. How did Kia sell any of these things?
Because they are cheaper than Honda and toyota, and now with GM and ford pull out of the car market, it really opened up the doors for Korean car manufacturers
Cheap and looks good to them . Sadly a lot of people buy cars based on looks and totally disregard the engine . If they had any brains they would spend a little more for a Toyota or Honda .
@@dannybishop68 toyota an honda have issues on their motors an transmission.. they jus have a good rep because they been around longer. Nobody is perfect
@@dannybishop68 I see jeeps everywhere. No fiats....but jeeps. Not dodge ram....but a ram. 😆 A lot of people are stupid.Ever notice 90% of Chevy pickups have one driving light out? Yeah.
Because they don’t know any better, and marketing works on the weaker minded lol
I have a 2004 Kia Rio with 380k miles original motor, transmission and no major repairs. So whatever Scotty.
I believe you
You won the Kia lottery
You evidently take care of your car like everybody should.
380k miles? How many engine replacements?
@@babagandu probably but maintenance and reasonable driving is the key with most cars.
Scotty I have a Kia Sorento sx v6 2012 with 150k miles on it and I’ve had no problems no break downs what so ever
Ok.🤡
@@adl6907 yo😹
I'm from Spain, and I have a 3-year-old Kia Ceed 1.6 diesel of 136 hp and I've just done 100,000 km, that's about 62,000 miles in 3 years. and it works perfect.
Not sure where you get your info on KIAS, but I have had 6 of them with not one issue> Kia in Phoenix only has 60 cars on lot. Can’t keep them on lot. Where are you getting your info on Kia? I think you are usually right Scotty, but Kia is a very good dependable car. If we have had 6 with no problems, that is good averages.
Because they are sold at Kmart
😂 good one
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Kmart has a better clothing quality than Walmart.
Not true Walmart clothes I have never rip
More like Krap mart as KIA Stealerships sell outright garbage & don't know how to service the garbage that they sell
I had a fully loaded 2006 Sedona. I could not keep headlights lit on that thing to save my life. I swear the electrical is flaky. Hence, hearing about the hybrid system is no surprise to me. On the flip side, I had one of those 08 Kia Rio Base models with the 4-speed manual, no power steering, no A/C, and no radio. That thing was like driving a go cart, but it was the last time I ever purchased a new car for under 10 grand. The neat thing was that there really was nothing to break on it.
Kias and Hyundais have gotten better than before, but that’s not saying much when you consider how crappy they were.
2012 Kia Optima LX engine seized on me on the way back from a drive from Lancaster Pa to NC, car made it perfectly fine up there and back no lights came on prior to. Coming through Richmond going 70mph car went limp luckily 95-S is going downhill and cruised it 60mph until I got 100 miles within my house to get towed. Motor rod bearing seized be aware of these pretty faulted machines
This guy is a Toyota lover, and does not have the engineering knowledge about Kias. I have a 2015 SXL turbo and it is amazing powerful and underrated car.
They’re really not. My wife has a 2011 Kia Sorento with 180k and it’s been the most reliable car we have ever owned. I had a Toyota Camry and it was a piece of junk it burned oil like a MF. Sold that P.O.S and we got the Kia instead. Much happier. Much cheaper and it’s been great.
Lmao the camry is probably still being driven and probably will keep being driven after your sorrento hits the junk yard
@@BullittKid08 sensitive much? That Camry is probably siting in a junkyard!
This is encouraging. My wife's 2009 wore down way faster than my 2009 Fit. However we did opt for a Sportage because she loves Kia (and the incentives were significant.) I have to say I'm extremely impressed with it so far. I really hope it goes the distance.
I’m on my 3rd Kia, best cars I’ve owned.
@@AgonxOC im just busting the original poster's balls. Sorry if i offended you mr picasso
I’ve owned volvos,bmw :( and many other makes! Guess what ! The Kia came out the best car I’ve ever owned .90000 miles brake pads, 2 sets of tyres !
If only my 300,000 miler Prius was 90k right now I would have called it brand new... am freaking loving it...
break pads lasting that long? depends on how you drive.
The Kia is a much simpler car. That helps them last, but that doesn't hide the fact they definitely had their own major problems in the last 10 years that would keep many people from buying one over a Honda or Toyota.
I’m in my second one. 22 Sorento LX.
I’ve put around 5K mi on it.
I’m very please with the ride, fit/finish. A pleasure to drive.
Made in USA.
Hybrid? I'd look at a straight gas engine KIA.
I'm in my second kia car and they feel amazing. Every issue that's popped up has been covered by the dealership.
We have a 2010 Kia optima. We got the whole engine replaced at 119k miles under warrantee.
My kia has exceeded 150,000 miles without any issues and just regular maintenance.
Scotty, you've got to try and be a little more direct and tell us exactly how you feel about Kias.
He did
Killed In Action
Right
He can't back up his theories about kias
Scotty! I'm an Airforce vet and live in Nashville. Let's grab lunch sometime and film a video at the Tesla Dealership!!! :)
Scotty, my daughter is Active Duty Navy and a lot prettier than James...
😆😆😆
Sadly, my 2015 Kia Soul had 60 thousand miles. And the engine blew up. I had the oil changed every 5000 miles with 100% synthetic. The dealership would not tell me what happened to my engine. They only offered to buy my car back. I will never ever buy a Kia ever again! Scotty is 100% right!
Did you have the 1.6l or the 2.0 engine? I have the 1.6 liter 6 speed manual with 91K mile and its running amazing! I hear the 2.0 engine had an engine problem with the piston rings it could've been that maybe
My 2013 Soul the timing chain jumped time.
Worst thing is to change oil at the dealer. Don't do that. Bad oil and it's like a jelly when you drain it. Dunno why,but it's bad. Otherwise,good cars, Kia/Hyundai
I have owned a Kia Optima Ex since 2011. Best car i've owned. With the exception of the engine locking up and having it replaced for life, I couldn't have hoped for a better experience. I replaced tires and wipers a couple of times, and the battery once. I am currently at 165,000 miles. Far better than any other car I've owned including Hondas. Cost of ownership has been fantastic. I can see why mechanics don't endorse them, they don't break down enough. Plus throw in the 10 year 100,000 mile warranty and they difficult to beat.
Let keep it current Scotty with later model years, not going back to the bad year models with issues. The current ones are really amazing in my opinion and experience.
I have a 2009 Kia Optima with over 196,000 miles with none of the flaws of this vehicle on the video. Still strong as new.
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@@robsyoutube I have a 2011 Optima and had to replace my engine @ 52,000 miles due to the metal shavings, because the engine locked up while driving. Now I’m @ 70,000 miles and this one is burning through oil. Urgh.
I have a 2011 Kia Soul 5 speed manual with 160,000 and still going strong - nothing major for repairs. Been driving it hard and used it for a few years doing uber and also courier work in the NYC metropolitan area.
In South Korea, KIA occupies the BMW douchebag position. We call it 'science'.
Really? What about BMW drivers?
Do koreans like Samsung or iPhones more?
Lol
what position does Toyota take?
Why is it that every time a BMW passes by the Kia driver is always goosenecking
The only problem with a Kia , is the name label on the front & the back of the vehicle , had models for several yrs & now the 2021 K5 from a 2018 Stinger GT AWD .Great vehicles to have up here in the great white North !!!!
I got an optima 2.4l, absolute wonder. Just a little to loud inside the car.
Well I got a 2013 kia optima, premium edition with 170k km on it, with 0 issues! Only breaks changed, and periodic check up..! Looks always cool, nice to drive! I think kia is a very reliable cars
Hi! How has it been since then? I’m about to go look at a 2013 optima as well, for 150,000 miles
We traded my wife 2020 kia soul for a 2015 honda cr v deluxe model with only 38k miles.
Kia wouldn't fix the warping metal on the hatch even though we had the 100k warranty.
Honda matched the 100k kia warranty.
Kia have the worst customer service.
yeah cause CRv engines dump fuel into the oil lol.
@@Kagemusha320 all good my friend. Around 100k miles we are trading it in for a new Toyota.
@@r2hPreDatoR Best decision you could ever make for the long term health of your wallet, is to get something that has TOYOTA or LEXUS written all over it!!
My wife's 17 Kia Sorento has had less issues than my 17 Honda Ridgeline. Sooooo........... hmph.
My girlfriend just had a CRV go back under Michigan lemon law.
ALL car companies have lemons... Even honda and toyta. Track record of Japanese cars ( general Japanese "stuff") in general prove to be superior to these Korean cars. No matter what company you'll have bad eggs... I would take advantage of warranty work and possible lemon laws.
A broken clock is right twice a day ...so what
Sometimes man bites dog ...so what
There will always be someone that wins the lottery just not you ...so what
2:35 Seatbelts are a bunch of nonsense until you roll over multiple times.
I have a 2013 Kia Sportage with 98k miles. Beyond breaks, and rear passenger window control, everything is still working. I have had 2 tune ups and keep the oil changed. Not all Kias are bad. Like with anything, if you take care of it, it will take care of you. I plan on getting the 2023 Sportage in a couple of months.
My wife has a 2014 Kia Optima and after 200k miles i gotta say that I’m shocked of how this car has made over the years we’ve had it. I gotta admit i was NOT A FAN of Kia but now i call the car “my baby”.😂
im looking into buying a 2014 optima sxl turbo one. what were your experiences when it comes to maintenance? pros and cons of the car too if you can provide? Thank you
I've had 4 kias over 15 years. Never had any issues and they all went way past 200,000 miles. I Would gladly buy another. Warranty was excellent and kia corporate was great to deal with
4 kids in 15 years. Enough said! Age will really tell.. any car will last for 4 years, just keep trading them in!
Here in UK we don't do as much mileage but we get 7 years warranty on Kia.
Pretty dull cars but reliable.
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Like every car it also depends on how you drive it. I saw a fiat with 165k miles on Scotty's channel. But also buying new is better because you know how it was driven
@@shawnmerlan the way I wrack up mileage I didn't even bother to trade In. But had each for at least 8 years and they preformed flawlessly.
As soon as Scotty started complaining about the A/C a commercial for a personal air conditioner that goes around your neck popped up. 🤣
My Kia Rio 2012 owned for almost 9years and is working fantastic. Maybe I just got a lucky piece?!? Almost 320,000km on it. Haven’t had any major issue till date.
Scotty I own one but with 2.4 DOHC engine Dual Overhead Cam 16 valves not turbo. The milage is 436,000 KM no issues.
I agree that Kia is not up to the Quality of a Honda or Toyota. But in my case after test driving a 2020 Toyota Highlander, a 2020 Honda Pilot, and a 2020 Kia Sorrento V6 doing research and looking at the pricing I actually wound up with the Kia Sorrento EX V6. I have put over 16,000 trouble free miles on it so far and have been very pleased with it. I know the older Kia’s had Severe engine problems especially the 4 cylinder Models but I believe that Kia has greatly Improved many of their models over the last few years. So I took the Gamble. We shall see. Scotty, do you think I screwed up?
Kia's quality is above Honda's probably matches Toyota by now I've been in Honda factories not that good
@@Yondaily your name is yonda and you dont love honda? Well I'll be damned
What he fails to mention is kia had a really bad year for reliability in 2014 and has been getting much better. Also that warranty is unmatched. You made a good decision IMO.
16,000 miles should be trouble free lol. Its basically still new. Let us know how it goes when get to around 160,000 miles.
i’m going to pick up my 2020 kia optima scaredddd
Never date a girl that drives a Kia soul. They're everywhere & you'll never forget her.
lmao
My gf has owned two Kia souls lol
You should try an Altima broad. THE WORST
@@rpmartin8650 Run & get out while you can & find another gf!!
@@bvancere
Was she an endless money pit????
I got a 2012 Kia Optima hybrid with 233000 kms and still has the original brakes 😀👍
I have 2015 Optima Hybrid aswell with 155,000Miles and Still has the same Brakes too! And they are still working Fantastic
I have a 2005 Kia amanti. She has 248,424 miles and still running strong. Best car I've ever owned.
It gets damned hot in Korea. I live in Texas and one of the hottest, most uncomfortable July's I've experienced was in July 2017 walking around Seoul, South Korea.
The A.C. doesn't blow strongly? Maybe a filthy cabin air filter....simple fix.
The cabin air filters behind the glove box door very easy to get to
Not likely just a filter . It would have to be pretty dirty to make a noticable difference .
@@Zack_G_E well it does have 75k miles and if it’s never been changed it can significantly hinder the fan motors efficiency
Korean cars are not up to speed on the hybrid tech compared to Toyota.. I'd never go to them for a hybrid.
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is actually getting a whole lot of great reviews. Everyone is comparing it to the RAV4 Hybrid, and they say the acceleration and noise levels in the Hyundai are much better than the RAV4. I've owned several Toyota's - and they have all been rock solid and probably what I'll go with but I will be test driving the new Tucson for sure.
@@rodnewcomb their great when new, it’s a whole other story when they get older. I’m never buying another Hyundai or Kia product ever again.
@@rodnewcomb ...lets wait for 5 years, or so, and see WHICH ONES, are still 'road-wise '. as Dundee would say.....
@@rodnewcomb most people are to stupid to believe u.....since they listen to bias people like scotty
Toyota > Kia, no question, but recent Kias (2018 and newer) are a lot better than they used to be.
Kia make very good cars, they are a sister company of Hyundai, similar in most ways, just different styling. They are certainly better made and more reliable than anything made by GM, Ford or Chrysler.
A Kia is not better than a Ford Focus.
The Focus comes with the infamous 'powershit' transmission, subject of several class action cases.
@@onecookieboy I don’t think you want to start talking about class action lawsuits on this topic bub
I have a 2013 kia rondo/Carens. It's awesome, reliable, smooth engine, silent. Not to mention the super quiet cabin. I love it a lot.
Love my 2020 kia soul. Got it Brand new in 2019 and use it for business purposes. Only had to JUST change the battery, tires and brakes.
I still remember when a brand new Kia would leave you stranded on the side of the road on the trip home from the dealership.
I may have gotten lucky but I have an 08 optima with almost 190k still running strong
Thats abnormal you are lucky
My 07 optima is 265k. Still runs strong.
It’s probably because it’s not a hybrid.
Don't hold ur breath champ
@@instasingingvids3529 nope my uncle in law’s optima’s engine blew around 80k, he was just lucky it was still under warranty.
I own 2015 Kia Optima. It is on 101000km on it, and till date, there is no problem. Runs like new, very smooth, very fuel efficient.
2017 Niro FE Hybrid, bought it as a leftover in May, 2018. Currently I’m at 357,000 miles. Original engine, trans, battery, spark plugs, brakes are at 7and 8mm, all suspension parts original. Oil and filter, tire rotation, Techron every 7000 miles. Tires last 100k. AC interior fans about every 180k. Cruise control switch at 265k. Ceramic headlight connectors added at 200k, original plastic melts with the 9005 bulbs. All recalls complied with. Got my first engine light last week for low EGR. Paid $21k, and sometimes get 61 mpg…I did 670 miles on 11 gallons one trip. Still getting 52 mpg average.
*My 2016 2.4L Kia Sorento has 93,000 miles. Still original brakes. Only replaced tires & oil. It’s been an amazing car*
I never had problems with my kia’s I have both a Kia Optima 2011 with 168k on it and I have a Kia stinger and the only thing I had to fix on the Kia Optima was radiator around 110k but runs like a champ!
idk ..I have a 2009 kia sedona van with 170k + miles and never had any issues and it gets driven to camp every weekend so im guessing every brand has a weak link
😂😂😂🤡
2005 KIA Rio here. 206,000 miles. Bought it new and it still runs great. Most parts are original.
My dad had 2010 elantra it had more than 200k km and it was perfect. I donno why he hates Korean cars. currently my dad has 2015 carnival it also has more than 200k km and it's also fine
@@TalhahPlayz I think Scotty just likes to get views. He knocks CVT's but then praises Hondas and Toyotas that have them. And then of course according to him, "you're stupid" no matter what you do or don't do.
@@johncampolo2177 I 100% Agree with you
@@TalhahPlayz my dad has an 04 elantra 280,000 miles. Original engine & transmission, ac blows ice cold. Few things are as reliable as elantras. Funny.. we also had a sedona that we gave away at 250,000, about 4 years ago, and it's still on the road today!
@@nicksterr2086 They are pretty reliable. people who say “ BuT iT’s StIlL a HyUnDaI/KiA are stuck in early 2000s
Any car can last you a long time when you take good care of it, some more than others so it depends on your taste. Buy what ever car you want but if you want it to last then get regular service for it.
Get a manual Kia, I have Kia Soul 2014 135k 6speed. Got the recalls done, replaced all the filters and changed out all the fluids, it runs like a brand new car. I’m so happy I found this gem. I’m ready to take her past 200K
Kia's are awesome vehicles, its only domestic, American made cars that I see broken down on the shoulder on my way to work. Maybe you should do a little research before you post something Scotty
Toyota for the win always bro I want one so bad I have a POOP GARBAGE ALTIMA
The older Altimas are decent vehicles, but are obv aging more and more
@@RyoGrattius my 03 I have bout replaced everything
@ManifestationClub I mean it runs. For now.
I had a ‘97 poop garbage Altima as a young landscaper. I beat the piss out of it. The torque converter went out and I sold it for $800
My wife had an 03 Altima. Thankfully, it got stolen and we never had to fix it ever again.
I had a 2015 Kia Optima and put 130,000 miles on it in 3 years and never had one problem or check engine light come on. I ended up giving it to my ex wife . Great vehicles
I bought a 2014 kia optima hybrid from a private party for $8000 with about 126,000 miles on it a few months ago. It was an amazing gas saver especially because I had a delivery job and was driving 60-80 miles a day. Just over a month later after purchase, someone ran into me and totaled the car, pretty sad tbh, I wish I still had it.
Back in 2011 I bought a brand new Kia Soul + from the dealer. Out the door was under $20,000. A couple of years ago the engine would shut off while idling at red lights. Got worse and worse as time went by. I took it to a couple of different mechanics who didn’t know why it did that and couldn’t fix it. I watched a few TH-cam videos and found out it might be the crank shaft sensor. I asked the mechanic to change out the sensor for me and it worked like a charm. The Kia Soul has bad been a awesome car. The only problem I had, which was a pretty big problem when your car shuts off at red lights, was fixed and now is working great just like the day I bought it🙂
KIAs are the crazy girlfriend you date for 36 months on lease just for kicks.
Then you find yourself a nice, dependable Toyota to marry and make baby Corollas with.
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So funny and True
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But I had a Corolla that completely shitted on me and I followed all the maintenance requirements
I used to have a 2013 kia rio 6spd manual hatchback, totally loved it. Bought it brand new for $17k out the door. Only problems I had with it was rodents eating my wiring, which I fixed fairly easily myself. Got 35-45 mpg city/ hwy.(despite the company having a lawsuit saying their mpg computer was wrong i got about $2500 back free even tho my car got better milage than the window sticker said when I bought it) A/C was arctic and blew hard as long as you change the cabin air filter on time. Sold it at almost 200k in 2018 and still runs great for the people who bought it from me back then. So some of them are good.
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@@adl6907 I have a 2015 Kia Rio EX with 99k miles, No problems so far, Only brake pads,, catalytic converter and o2 sensors , besides the regular oil changes, air filter and tire replacements,, I still get the same 42mpg highway gas mileage as I did when the car was brand new, really helps now that gas is like $4.00 a gallon
The internal resistance of batteries increase with cycle count. This battery must be getting bad hence why that fuse is blowing at the oem rating.
you mean KIA &hyundai hybrid cars do not have current sensor on main bus? that could be reason why KIA& hyundai cars are catching fire everywhere.
I have owned a 2014 Kia Cadenza since mid 2014, no issues at all. I keep up on oil changes and regular maintenance, this thing runs like new still.
Driving Kia Sportage 2014, still running like a champ,
I disagree that Kia/Hyundai are crap. I have a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe with 150, 000 miles on it, never had any major issues.
My 2012 kia Cerato(forte) with 100,000 miles never had any issue, not even a minor one.
Kia/Hyundai is always in the top 3 in reliability surveys and scotty keeps telling us they are crap. IDK.
Scotty himself calls every carmaker. except Toyota and Ford, crap. I will agree with Toyota being reliable as the sun but Ford has had more issues, especially safety wise than even GM , Mopar, and other European and Asian automakers. Their safety recall lists are plenty, such as their rear axle falling out of their new Explorers; their Axod-e transmissions having a much higher failure rate than Chrysler's 4 speed A604 but Consumer Reports and the like, constantly gave Chrysler such bad ratings in terms of reliability because of it. Ford's Fox platform Fairmonts had many safety recalls during its lifetime and then we had the Firestone tire debacle back in the early 2000's. Firestone tires exploded unexpectedly on these Explorers, to which they became known as "Exploders!" of this generation. Yet Mr. Scotty is soft on Ford, compared to how badly he talks about other automakers, except Toyota. Ford blamed Firestone and Firestone blamed FOrd. So who was correct? Firestone was correct in that, Ford asked for undersized tires for the weight range of the Explorer and hence after driving on the highway, the tires could not handle the weight of the Explorer and hence they exploded!
Consumer Reports later admitted a few years later, after they lambasted Chrysler's A604, of being super unreliable, that the Ford AXOD-E transmission had higher frequency of repair than Chryslers.
I for one, take Scotty Kilmer's advise or opinions, with a grain of salt. Some of the times, he has good advise or opinions and other times, his advise or opinions, leave me smh!
Traded my Kia for Toyota. Took your word for it and of other professionals.
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I have a Toyota so that my other vehicle CAN be the fun, unreliable car I've always dreamed about owning!
Great Pakistan !!
I live in a city with best public transport and walkability. I don't even need a car
Maybe most are junk but you wouldn’t believe the amount of careless abuse I’ve put my 07 Sorento through and it’s still runs with crazy mileage. 230k miles and for the last 150k of its life it’s done nothing but drive hard and take corners hard. Break hard, rev hard, everything a crazy teenager could go to a car for 150k miles….
Wow after I made up my mind to buy the 2021 sorento I found your channel and now I feel like eventually I'm gonna buy a 2005 Rav4
your sorento will still last you quite some time especially if u got what I would assume is a good warranty
after warranty is up it might be time to give it up tho
my man scotty hates on pretty much anything. take every video with a grain of salt and form your own opinion.
Any car, if not maintained, is crap (unless it’s a Chevy sedan, they’re just plain cheap) But as an owner of an Optima I would say KIAs are high quality cars.