Here’s Why This Kia is the Best Cheap New Car to Buy
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- Here’s Why This Kia is the Best Cheap New Car to Buy, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Buying a cheap new car. The best cheap new and used cars to buy. Kia Forte review. Is KIA worth it? Should I buy a Kia. Here's why this Kia is better than a Toyota. How to buy a cheap new car. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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Taelor Watson Toyota’s often don’t have massive recalls. It’s only been recently that they had like 2 not so good recalls. But yeah I agree with you on the bad Kia Korean cars
@@taelorwatson9822
All cars that come with a 100,000 mile warranty are like pulling teeth to get the warranty honored. Suzuki was the same way.
Just got a 2008 Honda Accord v6 with 170,000 miles. Thoughts?? Also like every 5 seconds I hear a fan turn on, is that bad??
Sucks to be the 1st owner of that car.
I’d NEVER EVER buy a used renal car under almost any circumstance!
I must be having a stroke, is Scotty recommending a Kia?
Behold the four horsemen of the apocalypse! The world must be about to end.
i bet hes high
Toyota check late again
I’ve had a Kia for 11 years and still feels like new.
Kia has stepped its game up recently
Tbh Kia and Hyundai are the only two carmakers that are actually getting better through the years.
Allan Flores they just had to recall 220,000 of them for a fire hazard. But I agree they’re getting much better then they used to be
Ty. I just bought one in May the 2020 Telluride
Hyundai is huge in India. They age very well, and the dealer service is recommendable. Parts are affordable too. Hyundai has dozens of Korean engeneers at their manufacturing site near Chennai. Kia has also arrived on the scene too.
Don’t forget Mazda, whose quality improves every time Ford divests themselves of more of the stock. Totally agreed though, Hyundai in particular has gone WAY up from their reputation in the 80s & 90s
That's because back in mid. 1980, Hyundai was making really crappy Excels so naturally now they can't go back and start making more crappy ones like before.
Toyota left the chat
Good one lol
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Toyotas are not cheap though
omar maaita base model of their vehicles are definitely considered budget
7 years ago I spent $9k on my 10 Kia Forte. Today, my Forte has 210k miles and is still going! 🤗 It got me through high school and college with VERY little spent on maintenance and repairs. I would HIGHLY recommend today's Kias.
this gives me hope. I'm currently debating on spending 15k on the new 2020 Kia Rio s and I am a bit nervous because I want to make sure I get the best bang for buck
@@hzdy I just got a new K5. This is my 3rd Kia. They are actually very reliable the last 1-2 decades. I would personally recommend Kia. Just buy it for a good price.
@@eugeneb37 how much for the K5?
I'm deciding which Kia to get under $17k
@@mr_red13 the base K5 will run for at least 24k for the base model. My K5 ran me for over 30k. Under 17k you could look into kia forte, Soul or maybe pre owned optima
Bingo. Buy new to keep. Trade in seems like a losing proposition.
Honestly Kia and Hyundai is gradually taking over from Toyota and Honda
@@evanp9278 Hyundai owns Kia 🤡
Very very gradually. But I could see it happening
When I worked for Hyundai a long ago, the company had a goal to take over Toyota and Honda. I think they have been reaching their goal successfully.
Consumer Reports just removed the Kia Forte and Soul from their recommendation list because reliability on the newly introduced CVT has been very poor. Alot of people read that magazine.
It will never happen, reliability issues, comfort issues, etc.
Kia: Scotty make a video about our base model forte
Scotty: Never!
Kia: We have an *actual key* not a remote start
Scotty: Here’s Why This Kia is the Best Cheap New Car to Buy
Another reason being so cheap is this model already phased out and Kia is clearing old unsold stocks btw
@@timbohouston they don't actually, which is why kia and its cousin hyundai failing badly in Asia having really poor resale value. They tried to follow Audi, BMW impractical features giving lots of problems when old
@@jayjay53313 Just drive em till the wheels fall off and resale don't matter!
@@donaldchristie3534 depends on which country you're in. Over here, cars are expensive when new and of you're buying a new Kia, you're stuck with loan years later while the car doesn't cost a thing. Spare parts are rare and costly as distributor didn't bother stock up due to poor sales. Better get a Toyota or Mazda
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I have been driving Hyundai since 2003 and haven't looked back. Don't get me wrong, I still love Toyota and Honda I just don't like their prices.
A Kia like this would make a great winter beater, but Honda and Toyota are worth every extra penny.
Thanks to Scotty I no longer wish I had a Cadillac or a Mercedes. when I’m riding in my Toyota Camry and one zips on by me on the road I think “ psssshhh what an endless money pit you rube” I’ll still have my car 10 years from now driving as smooth as I am today.... thanks Scotty
Ryan McCool did you just now change your profile pic. I just saw a pic of a man in it a sec ago
Ryan McCool well it was a pic of a guy’s face
Hi Ryan I have a 2013 Camry. I feel that my shocks are hard on potholes, I feel the bumps, how's yours?
Ryan McCool lol why you turn your profile pic back😂
ChrisCarGuy - bro what are you even talking about and why are you stressing over a pic 😂
177K and going strong on my 2010 KIA Forte. No major issues.
How many parts were replaced ?
@Hal 502 any parts were replaced besides the tires and battery ?
I bought a KIA based on this review. I'm very happy!!!! It does everything I like including banging around in the back seat with the old lady. Ha Ha
Backseat cewch is the best
Take her for her spin woohoo!
LMAO
I been driving hyundais and Kia's for last 12 years. I had only one break down. It was bad timing sensor. Other than that no problems. My friends still fixing their bmws haha
* break
We have a 2020 Hyundai Elantra SEL and it’s an amazing car ... very smooth very quiet . Loaded with safety equipment and has a TEN YEAR power train warranty and a 5 year bumper to bumper warranty .... more enjoyable to drive than my 2018 Camry LE
@@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744 😅😁English is my second language so I'm not that perfect at spelling;)
@@billgale5568 My mom didn't want kia. She been driving toyota Corolla so I decided to buy a kia fo dad. Guess what she posted her Corolla for sale after few months and bought another kia. fully loaded and she loves it. No more overpaying for toyotas;)
@@JbmcRanger96 Volkswagens are much worse!
They are Cheap to maintain
The 2.0 is bulletproof
They are decent on gas.
Kia 2018
@A 4 PLAYJUNKIE not a CVT Toyota
Kias make better cars than Chrysler and Dodge, and GM cars
@A 4 PLAYJUNKIE kia/ Hyundai are cheaper to maintain compared to Toyotas. Both the 2.0 in the Kia and Toyota cars are reliable engines. The Corolla is better on gas.
djevan 41598 agreed plus I own 2 Kias one for my wife one for me. Both Fortes. Hyundai & Kia have both come along way. No problems with the cars so far.
Bro, Scotty is doing reverse psychology, he obviously wants you to buy a GM
Or a BMW
Gothic 😂
Probably a Tesla
Or any car
Definitely want you to buy a FIAT.
Hyundai/ kia have come a long way over the last decade. Really great for a daily
I've had a Kia Forte ( 2012) for eight years. The only thing I have done to it is tires , brakes and change the oil. I'm trading it in for another Kia.
Which model are you planning to buy?
How much mileage on the odometer
I love my forte..in 2013 i bought a 2011 with 54,000 miles on it. Sept 2020 it has 211, 754 miles. New brakes once and regular oil changes every 3500 miles once it went over 150,000 miles. Am just now having first problem of hard shifting and reduced acceleration..probably the transmission? But hey, 7 yrs, that many miles..its been a great car.
@@nikkigraham2569 get it checked out...
I have a 2011 kia forte..I love it
Scotty getting ready to break up with his Celica
I hope not.
Jerry McHugh Gotta file the divorce papers
The thing is Toyota used to be the value brand in the 90s. That's over and they are now the gold standard. You have to go to Kia/Hyundai for value now.
Kinda but you only save $1000- 4000 that's not much or a trade off ?
@@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744 if you are too keep your car for over 20 years, then go with toyota, if for about 10 years, then hyundai/kia
Master Try My ‘99 Hyundai Accent was purchased new.
@@recoveringnewyorker2243 Honestly, Hyundai and Kia will last just as long as Toyota would, but I am suggesting Toyota because its resale value will be higher when selling them at like 200k miles. Maybe not so much with Hyundai/Kia at 200k miles. But then you get Hyundai and Kia at discounted price so it sort of evens out. Just my opinion
Master Try And that’s a good opinion. However, resale or trade-in value means nothing to me. By the time I’m ready to trade a car the dealer doesn’t want it.
my grandson who's 18 months old like watching u scotty.
He must also like watching people run their nails down blackboards...
I just recently bought a 2019 kia forte fe with a 6 speed manual. Had 17 miles on it and cost 14 grand.
I got a 2010 kia forte sx 6 speed manual
How are the manuals doing in those so far? I'm looking at a 2019 Forte with a manual myself.
@@bobs94formula I love it honestly. No issue and I added a short throw shifter from cosmo racing.
I bought a 2021 Forte w/ a CVT, would’ve went for a manual but my mom wouldn’t let me, still been good to me!
@@bobs94formula I’ve got a 2016 forte manual and it’s done great in the 3 years I’ve had it
The new KIAs and Hyundai's are phenomenal. They've been putting out really great cars recently.
Yeah they're literally on fire lol
@@Vikasslytherine 😭😂😭😂
@@Vikasslytherine its their anti theft prevention 😭😂
looks like toyota forgot to send the check in
It sounds like a hater joke i like it
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Oh snap lol
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boring tired comment
Scotty recommended this Kia, a used car at a fair price that does what it suppose to do-- get you from here to there. I own a Toyota and a Kia and they are both, in my opinion, good values at their price points.
Remember when Samsung and LG were considered junk, look at them now...better than the Japanese brands!
OMG I forgot Samsung was Korean! This hits home so hard. I remember like 2008ish you couldn't pay me to buy a Samsung phone. It was always HTC. Now look HTC barely exists anymore & Samsung runs the market.
Good points!!
China and Korea had better technologies before Japan began to absorb the Western civilization. For example, some of Japanese UNESCO architectures were built by Korean engineers, most of Japanese potteries like Imari, Satsuma, Hagi,.. were all created by kidnapped Korean technicians. No wonder Japan is lagging behind.
It's true I used to have a Panasonic phone but look where they are now. They don't even make phones for my market.
@jeverett72 Yep. Just recently switched from my 55" tlc that broke down after around two years to lg. Damn love the lg
I purchased a Kia Optima 2.4L new 2013 model. 7 years later i'm very impressed and love driving it. No problems whatsoever.
Hi. Can you tell us the mileage on your car?
Would you recommend it as a first car? A 2013 model?
@@alexavidal1074 by all means, yes. Nearly 8 years now - wonderful to drive - absolutely no problems beyond a few flat tires bc I live 3 miles down a rough dirt road.
@@islandnites Wow that’s great! Thank you
On my 3rd Kia. Zero problems with any. Had a 2006 Rio5, 2012 Forte, now a 2019 Forte. All 3 were great on gas and reliable. Kia has really stepped up as consumers are finding them to be feature-rich vehicles for a good value. Hyundai and Kia have done great work the last decade.
I could have sworn Scotty had a video about avoiding buying cars from rental agencies.
Yeah me too
His customer didn’t see that one
He did say that, but he didnt buy this Kia. His customer did.
He's not gonna rag on his customer for buying a rental.
Hey Scotty, where would you like us to send the check?
Sincerely
Kia Customer Relations Department
Cheque
3:31 this car gets ENDLESS cool points for having a Handbrake LEVER... because those kick pedal parking brakses are usless
Dinuka Wimalagunasekara they are in a emergency
People think the push down e brake is new...lol my 58 CADILLAC has the same E brake system. For 60 years it was old tech. Now ITS BACK!! LOL. Totally prefer the hand version.
John Franklin i know its not new,, but it is stupid
2014 Kia forte 240k miles just replaced the original alternator and is still going strong!
I own a 2014 Forte and I absolutely love it. Has 95,000 miles and have never had an issue. Gets 38mpg.
Kia Sedona
@Mike Simmons how many parts were replaced ? Have you driven your Kia Forte on a long road trip 7 or 8 hour interstate?
did you get your recall fixed? it had a defect that will let the car go up in flames even when parked,
what do you do for regular up keep? e.g. oil changes break changes, and how often?
I know I’m a little late, but do you know how many miles a 2014 forte would last? Debating on getting one.
Just like Scotty I fix cars for a living and today I was doing an alignment on a 2011 Kia Optima where the customer put 100 miles on the car a day and it had 232,000 miles and it drove pretty good for the mileage and once I finished the alignment I was impressed by the car for what it is
I think Kia is improving and moving up the car food chain. I am impressed by the feel of the buttons and switches on the dash of my Kia Sportage. They have a quality feel and that says a lot about the product in my opinion.
@Paul Stejskal Hyundai owns most of Kia
I have a 2012 Sorento V6 with 185k miles on it, took it to the shop last week for new tires and struts. The tech said he couldn't believe the car had that many miles on it as he never seen such a car.
@@directorbeau Actually, just 30% now but KIA/Hyundai do share some tech with each other like the platform between the Niro and Ioniq.
@Paul Stejskal Hyundai/Kia have improved a fair bit but no need to put Toyota down. Toyota is still at the top for reliability and value for money which is what most car buyers want.
After Toyota announced the 1.2 million recall for fuel pumps, Scotty has had enough!
scrumsey Toyota corrects problems that turn up. Honda ignores things like fuel dilution in oil in their CR-V and any other vehicles using the same engine.
Hyundai has a Theta II engine in many vehicles that has design issues that cause it to have a short life and that they are ignoring and just moving forward with putting a different engine in next generation vehicles.
webcomment Toyota is also the only manufacturer to have a 1.2 billion criminal lawsuit for hiding information from the law and consumers for unintended acceleration. Largest auto lawsuit in the world.
@@ArthropodSpidey let's put the unintended acceleration to rest.
It was proven that there was absolutely no problem with the accelerator. The reason it was happening was a design flaw and it was proven. The gas and brake pedals were too close together which is why the acceleration happened unintentionally. It had nothing to do with faulty parts. Look it up for yourself.
ArthropodSpidey sounds so bad it makes Nissan look good.
@@KyprosEc that's not what the above poster was addressing, the lawsuit was because Toyota tried to cover it up.
Gotti I got a 2010 Kia Forte with 420,000 miles on it original engine and transmission and it started every single time love it
@J L I have gotten fuel system cleaning but not sure of the carbon build-up
lucky i wasn't even able to pass 100000 km
@J L have not done besides some fuel injector clean out a few times just regular maintenance
You must have the original oil and tires, with the original air in the tires. Your anecdote is USELESS. Just Get OUT!
J L ...Kia and Hyundai 2.0 liter engines (Elantra and Forte) are “Atkinson” cycle engines ... no GDI
Kias are like Toyotas in 70s. Copycats but constantly improving. Today I´d take Kia over any american brand, any.
I have a 2019 Forte. The value of the warranty, and the features of having key and a handbrake and the price I paid for an economy car really made my decision simple.
Wow! Scotty not totally dogging a Kia. Wild!
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I have a 2014 which I bought new and it still shifts like a dream I take care of it. It has 111000 miles on it With regards from Dubai
Broke Scotties heart to say something about a Kia. I have an 2004 Rio with 270,000+ with only maintenance items.
I'll buy Korean cars next to Japanese cars because their reability improved over last year's.
I absolutely loved my forte. I've had it 6 years and it's now 10 years old. I'm thinking about grabbing another since I've had a relatively inexpensive great impression since I've purchased mine. You go in with realistic expectations, you won't be disappointed with a Kia.
Still working ,
FINALLY!!!!! Credit where credit is due. Got 2 Kias and are very happy with them
Which models do you own?
Yeah Credit Memo In Scotty's Bank from Kia Corp
I also have two. A Sorento and a Forte. Both 2018's both bought certified pre owned a year after so you get them at half the price. Great value. Still not a fair resale but if the word of mouth spreads we'll get there
@@ericjones363 I own a 2011 Soul with 135,000 miles. Bought it new. Only thing that went wrong was a gas cap seal. Just got a new 2019 Sorento. I went with Kias for 3 reasons. #1 - they have the best warranty. Only Hyundai and Kia offer 100,000 mile warranty. #2 - they were heavily discounted like 25% off out the door so depreciation is not so bad. #3 - we looked at Toyota and I didn't fit in the RAV4 since I'm 6 ft 3. I kept smacking my head on the door seam. We also looked at Honda and the CRV has that garbage 1.5L that has oil dilution issues and a CVT.
What a crazy contradiction of this man.
Honda quality has gone down. Kia and Hyundai are next best if you can't afford or don't want a Toyota. Just don't expect to drag race in it, it's a daily driver.
Mazda is like Kia and Hyundai.
Honda quality really has gone down. And their pricing is ridiculous.
That's why I bought a V6 6MT Accord. They dont make them anymore and they're bulletproof. If I ever want to buy a new car itll be a kia stinger
One issue Hyundai and Kia have to work on is paint job or rust protection. Once rust gets in it spreads fast on both of those makes. Some cars are better than others.
@@ramoncarter6585 mazda's better though in my opinion
Times are changing and so is Scotty’s opinion on Kia based on his recent videos. Love KIA!
Thanks Scotty! Man, any time I'm unsure about a vehicle, I can always count on your excellent, brutal, and honest review. I've been following your channel for years and years and have learnt so much, so thank you! And, it seems like from all the research/personal experience I do/have on Hondas, Mazdas, Toyotas etc, it seems that you and I ALWAYS have the same opinions on vehicles...so again, thanks! Keep it going! God bless.
2:55 "You step on the gas, it goes down the road " 😆😆
My Studebaker did that, economically and reliably, too.
hotsky83 what more do you want?
Surprisingly difficult feature for some manufacturers who make vehicles for repair shop queuing
My sister got a 2017 with no problems and she laughs at a BMW owner who gets battery failer.
that's it
Scotty likes kia.... 🤔.......🤯
There not bad cars ?
@@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744 I didn't say they were.
@@Derekforeal true i'm tell you there ok cars
So glad I clicked on this video because I am thinking about buying a used Kia Forte or a Kia Optima
Have you decided which car to buy yet?
More kia/Hyundai vids, thanks!
I have one these cars and its been good to me over the years very satisfied with it!!!👩💻
I've bought Kia's and Hyundai's since 2010, and haven't had any issues with none of them. My wife has a loaded out 2019 Hyundai Sonata Limited we bought new for 22,000 and I would put it up against any other car made. I have a 2012 Kia Soul that I drive for work and has over 220, 000 miles on it and have done nothing but normal maintenance on it and it's still running and driving great. I'll keep buying them.
luck you man I've got nothing but problems from hyundai haven't tried kia but there both the same company.
Thivakar saravanamuthu you obviously have a Toyota on your profile picture
Customer since 2003, never had an issue. Still have my 2007 Sonata V6 and nothing, not even an O2 sensor.
I am also a Kia Sorento owner since 2010, I currently have a 2016 Sorento and a 2016 Hyundai sonata, never any issue since 2010 except that one of my Sorento panoramic moon roof cracked once... Kia and Hyundai should earn a gold star.
@@Chuckles9191991 that's an ok year i had a 2011 sonota the worst car I've ever bought
Previously on Scotty Kilmer: Those KIA's are a pieces of crap that is not worth buying... ...Never buy a rental car.... ...Never buy a car from Mexico...
Tonight's episode: Here’s Why This Kia is the Best Cheap New Car to Buy.
I hope he's not losing his mind. ;-)
Spoiler... thats not Scotty. Its a body double the government gave him truth serum and he is locked away at Toyota headquarters
@@gfriedman99 Save from the goons at GM.
So funny. I wanted a Kia, and my husband refused because Scotty said they were crap. I insisted and he gave in. We bought a used 2017 Sorento at a Honda dealer and the salesperson told us that Kia is Honda's biggest competitor right now.
And here comes Scotty with his ok, go ahead and buy a Kia video.
I am vindicated, and the hubby is happy now!
Kia and Hyundai have worked really hard in improving their reliability.. I think they’re much better than what they’re portrayed to be and perhaps better than any automobiles from Detroit.
In 2014 I bought a used 2002 Hyundai Santafe for $6K and drove 50K miles for 4 years with No problems and issues whatsoever.
I'm freaking happy with my Kia
Scotty, I own a 2017 base model Kia Forte LX myself. I bought it new as a leftover with steep incentives in Feb of 2018 for around $16k. It now has over 70K of hard miles (I'm an Uber Driver), but it hasn't given me the slightest bit of problems. Mine has the standard 6-speed transmission, which I think gives it quite a bit more oomph than the automatic, but I'm still able to get a combined average of 35 MPG. If I maintain a steady 55 on the freeway I can get around 45 MPG, but who am I kidding, I never drive that slow. My brakes still have over 40% remaining. The size of the trunk is surprising for a car that size. I often pick-up passengers headed to, or from, the airport or seaport that are amazed that I got all their luggage to fit. My passengers often compliment me on its ride and comfort, and are quite surprised by how well it compares to the Civic, Corolla, and even its sibling, the Hyundai Elantra. I only wish it had an independent rear suspension, as driving over railroad crossings or pot holes can sometimes be quite jarring. All in all I'm quite happy with it, and just wanted to share my experience.
How many miles do you average as an Uber driver?
@@ericjones363 between 800 and 1000 miles a week.
How much do you pay a month for your kia if you dont mind me asking. I’m a college student and really need a car. On the website it says that I could pay as low as $250 a month (without insurance) but I wanna know how truth that is.
@@Juliquiny As a young person in college my advice to you would be to buy a reliable older used Civic, Accord, Corolla, or Camry rather than buying anything new. Before rideshare driving I sold cars for years, and I can't tell you how many young people I know who messed up their credit by getting into payments that they thought they could afford while they were in college, but struggled with them when the realities of independent life in the real world hit them.
Most students, unless on full ride scholarships or getting tuition paid by their parents, are racking up student loan debt, and most jobs right out of college are entry level even if lucky enough to get in their chosen field. There are a lot of costs associated with car financing that no one ever thinks about when purchasing. For one, there is routine maintenance and normal wear and tear which isn't covered under warranty, that usually means taking to a dealer during the warranty period, which is expensive.
If you don't put a lot of money down you'll need to get GAP coverage, so that if your car is totalled you won't end up owing the finance company more than your insurance will pay for the car's value. You'll also need full coverage insurance, and since you are young without a lot of money saved, you'll probably want uninsured motorist protection added and a lower deductible, so again you won't end up owing the finance company way more than insurance will pay if totalled.
As to my Forte, as I mentioned it was a 2017 leftover that I purchased halfway through the 2018 model year. It was the cheapest, most basic, trim level, with no other options, and I purchased with $2000 in factory incentives, plus what was probably nearly that amount in factory to dealer incentives to move out the old inventory. So I got it for around $16,000 OTD. When all was said and done, my monthly payment was just under $250, but I also had well established good credit, had been on my job for several years, and put down $2500. I hope this helped.
Is in that a 2.0? Looking into one but am worried about mpg on that "big" 4 cilinder.
I love KIA and Hyundai. They, and Mazda are the only automakers doing things correctly!
David what about Honda and Toyota -_-
@@xProJaffer they're tripping lately
Lmao this is the wrong channel to say that 😂 I respect your opinion though (just joking around)
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CrimsonVanquish Honda Civic is built in uk that’s no good. Toyota started to take short cuts. So they started to have problems. Specially electrical. Only Japanese car I would buy brand new is Mazda. And also Koreans started to make some good quality cars.
Didn't Scotty make a video entitled 'Here's why Kia's are crap'?
I find that the transaxle works tighter if you switch to the sport shift, which also has a lag on hard shifts so you have to shift it early but if you have the interest to do you can experiment with it. Also if you are looking for power use the sport mode. I have to warn everyone that the eco drive mode is not meant for the city stop and go traffic and I have had situations where it was not responding predictably to accelerating, making for a few scary moments. It’s meant for the highway so be careful.
“And here’s some bonus questions and answers”... no wait -
3 videos in 1 day, I guess this was the bonus LOL
Is this the new scotty! Loves Kia's made in Mexico! Must b having a bad toyota day!
Must've ate a taco or something lol
@@wooferjr169 beans and rice baby.
Because Scotty knows that Toyotas are now being made in Mexico too.
My Hyundai was made in Alabama
@@wooferjr169 Toyota's are not cheap !!
Its a different price category
"I have junk in my trunk (queue donkey laughing)" -Scotty
Doesn´t surprise me. People are still stuck in 1995 when they think of KIA. This brand has evolved tremendously.
Scotty I'm the owner of The 2016 FORTE with 378000 +Miles
I'm Making a Video about it when it hits
400,000 miles
I love my car
ما شاء الله ♥
I really love those 2.0L. I had one in my 2015 elantra. They're fun to drive.
fun ?
@@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744 yes, fun.
@@JDMSwervo2001 reliable ?
@@JDMSwervo2001 not so much from car complaints there alot for engine stalls heated seats catching fire trans slipping and more. Not as reliable as you said
@@thivakarsaravanamuthu4744 awww look at you trolling. Don't you worship cows btw?
Rev up your Kias!
Kia and Hyundai have to make decently reliable cars since they have a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.
what are you gonna do if they refuse to repair or replace your powertrain?
dirtime lawsuit
@@LXT43 Exactly. Dealers find all kinds of reasons to not honor warranties. They can say you didn't do proper maintenance, wrong maintenance etc.
@@LXT43 What would you do if Toyota or Honda refuse? Their warranties are 36,000 miles....
Thats my car thanks for the review 🤩
My 2015 forte holding up like a champ, currently at 160,000 after 5 years and only had to change oil, spark plugs, filters, tires-brakes-rotors. Nothing else major
Try new Forte GT it will give you smile on your face!!
72K miles in 2 yrs? He should have gotten a better.
I love how Scotty tells you that GDI engines are CRAP and then does a video about Kia being the best cheap car....
Me: any car approved my Scotty to be reliable I’m getting it. 😂
Wife and I purchased a 2006 Kia Sorento when they first came out. What I liked about it was the V6 engine in a small SUV. And now it has 125,756 miles on it.
The only major repair on it was a cracked radiator . Other than that it is still rolling strong. And now my daughter drives it. Wife decided to stay with Kia and now drives the 2018 Kia Sorento. These are well built solid vehicles for the price.
I've had my 2010 Kia Forte almost 10 years! GREAT gas mileage especially on the highway. I could drive to my college town 100 miles away on 1/4 tank of gas (used roughly 3 gallons, CRAZY). The only issues I've ever had out of it were a weird shift from I think 1st to 2nd, the mechanics fixed it up for me, and my battery was just changed last year! I think 3-5 years is recommended but mine held up, I noticed the power was starting to diminish and it was having a harder time starting and I knew. Most of the OEM parts like headlights and such, I have only replaced a tail light and turn signal light. It's been a great car, I don't have 100,000 on it yet and it's my daily driver. It'll be hard to let it go, I don't plan to anytime soon.
Rental car with 70k miles? I think your friend overpaid by about $8000
Dan Youngsma yeah that’s high miles for a Korean car and only 2 years old. May not be all hwy miles either. I’d say don’t buy. Not a lot of life left. And that transmission alone would be a reason not to buy. I personally would pay more for a used civic or corolla for instance. Better investment.
I agree, whenever I get a rental car I drive it like I’m in the Daytona 500. I would never buy a rental car especially a kia at that.
@@shaynesbuzzworld3391 you apparently know nothing about Korean cars, especially newer ones. Frankly, this car is going to be way more reliable than the new Corolla with that CVT ( not to mention, apparently now the fuel pump in newer Toyotas is faulty as well). And don't even get me started on the new Civic and that Earth Dream disaster engine. That thing is known for more oil problems than a California refinery. I advise that you get your car knowledge out of 1996. The Koreans have come a long way, and the Japanese have slipped quite a bit.
Jo LC i wouldn’t buy it. They don’t hold up over time. Resale value is low too. I have a 2013 civic and it has been very reliable. I agree both vehicles you cited both have problems. I will be sticking with certain Honda’s. The Kia and Hyundai’s are still not up to the longevity of Japanese cars. Even Scotty agrees most of the time lol. I would suggest you listen to more of Scotty Kilmer’s advice about sticking with Toyota’s and Honda’s and not trolling TH-cam comments you don’t agree with.
@@shaynesbuzzworld3391 buying a used compact car is not an investment. Lol.
72k miles for $10k rental car uh I don’t know about this one Scotty. You can get a corolla with the same mileage
Corollas cost a lot more used then Kias
Thats incorrect, a simple search will show $8k+ Corollas with well over 100K miles.
Yeah but 72k rental car equals 150k normal car
It was probably an Uber or Lyft car which are on contract by rental companies...they usually have super high miles
@jeverett72 I once had a Hertz rental at 80k miles
Tricked out my 17 Kia and never had any issues ever. Get what you want, get what you like. I believe Kia gets entirely too much hate ... people are going to hop on the new wave eventually
I just bought this, going to pick it up tomorrow and I’ll definitely be doing the same lol
Yea I picked up the forte's older brother the 2017 Optima for 13k with less than 6k miles from my local Ford dealer and this one is loaded with features and in excellent condition
Wow, that's the best deal I've ever heard.
I live born and raised in toledo Ohio and my dad retired from Jeep ...he passed in 2010 and like these videos say after Fiat bought out Jeep they suck ..my mom only buys Jeep like alot of toledians and has a 12 liberty money pit 😂🤣....I only buy Kia's ..and my dad probably rolling in his grave but would understand if alive...I just bought a 12 soul after driving a 09 Rio for 2 years ..both stick shifts ...the Rio a 5 speed the soul is a 6 speed ...my Rio I took to the junk yard still running! Ya everything else broke but it still ran ...I'm a Kia man now
So Scotty too just discovered kimchi...
I love Scotty's "honest" videos like this. For his wealth of knowledge and potential to look down at certain cars, I really appreciate when he commends something that is truly useful/good.
I question $10,000 @ 72,000 mileage 2 1/2yrs old for a kia. Not me.
38 mpg is good gas mileage for these Americans 🤦♂️
Just bought one yesterday on the 4th of July 2012 coupe. Grey, going to tint my windows 😎 so sexy
I have owned 3 Hyundai / Kia products in my life thus far. Best cars I've ever owned. Never broke down, maintenance was always cheap, never gave me a hard time. They may not have been as smooth or refined as a Toyota, but they definitely were on the same level in reliability.
My coworker bought a 2017 sonata and while I never hear him complain, he's owned it only a year and there's paint peeling off on the roofline. Cheap Korean crap. Optimas from 2012-2013 have a history of exploding. Count your blessings. They have a nice warranty and are sleek looking on the interior but still have a ways to go in terms of reliability.
G H Toyota has a problem with white paint as well.
@@microtransactions2661 okay, in regards to the Optima, that was a recall that KIA actually took responsibility for, which is more than I can say for Toyota and their unintended-acceleration situation (and current CVT failure problem on Corollas). And paint on a car is hardly anything I really care about if the car runs and drives fine. It's amazing what people consider to be 'cheap' when it comes to a car. Meanwhile, you have Honda Accords on the market with good paint jobs, but failing transmissions. Ask yourself: which would you rather deal with?
Hm, engine blew at exactly 100K miles on my 2015 Sorento. There's a recall on engines from 14 to 2017 I think. Comfortable ride an plenty of room for 6 people.
My 16 Sorento blew at 90k. Kia replaced it no charge. Traded it in for a 21 Forte.
@@PrimateNine lucked out.
I hear kia and hyundais are on fire 🔥 🤣. 🤷♂️ Still better than a Nissan(🤦♂️).
Toyotas seem to be good quality but are pretty expensive. Even older used ones cost quite a bit, but Kia's and hyundias are alot more affordable
Great warranty with the Kia cars. 5 year 60K mile bumper to bumper and 10 year 100K Powertrain warranty. The only downside is the depreciation rate as they age.
Which is beneficial to used car buyers
The trick is to buy a one or two year old model, with not too many miles on it...I bought a 2019 Sorento six months ago...had 22,000 miles on it....paid $21,000 for it, about $11,000 less than it sold for a year earlier.
Scotty giving Kia a passing mark! Good to know since I'll be getting a new Sedona in the next few weeks.
Can make this video but still no mention of the 1.8 million Toyota fuel pump recall. 🤦🏾♂️ Typical Scotty
Ak-47 Mob Dude! Ur watching the wrong video! Scotty made a video about the recall, that obviously you missed....
@@mariae.santiago620 There is another recall for the same issue that you obviously missed DUDE
I bought 2019 optima lx for $14700 has 18k on the car. looks like better deal from Scotty's clint( 2 years new+bigger size+54k less mileage - $4700 = worth it?)
my 2008 hyundai elantra still going strong with 240k miles. i plan to keep her till she drops dead.
I've 3 KIAs tough long lasting.... hoping to get a Sorento too
I love my Kia Soul !!!! Great gas mileage too !!
me too, Kia Soul!
M driving same model silver color since 2017 😌😌. No issues at all .
I have a 2017 kia forte over 70K miles only thing done is oil and filter, one set of tires. has good performance, and get over 40 mpg and on a trip to texas where the roads are flat and smooth got just over 50 mpg from amarillo to iowa park love the car, again no problems
Made in Mexico from a Korean car company -- WTF?!! 🙄😁
I bought a 96’ Kia Sephia new and lasted me til 2005 when I sold it, I then bought a 2005 Kia Rio and it lasted me 10 years and sold it. I have 2010 a Kia Soul that I bought used 2 years ago and now has 101k miles. Overall I think they are reliable budget cars and can last 10+ years if you don’t ride them hard and do regular maintenance.