I really like my kia forte. I get about 430 miles to a tank and more if I really pay attention to keeping my foot out of the take off. I have gotten as much as 452 to a tank. Interior for people 5'3" to 5'8" is very comfortable. Seats ahhh love them. Mine is the lx with popular package. Perfect for me.
@@hmayor3745 I am 6'0" and it is comfortable in the front. I would say I could be a couple inches taller and still be comfortable. However I need to put the seat almost all the way to the back, so I would say it would be uncomfortable for me to sit in the back when there is a tall person sitting in the front.
Thank you for posting. You made me feel better about my purchase. I really didn't like it to much and listened to my dad. But you showed everything that he said about the car and it is a good gas saver and decent price for a new vehicle.
@@A1Reviews You're rt. I like Kia I just wanted a larger car like the optima. But as I thought about it I can always in the future purchase a larger car. And for now my load is not much and I have a budget so it's not bad.
I have this same car, same color & everything. Bought mine last year used and it's a 2018, it had 33,000 miles on it when I bought it. Love this car! Paid $12,500 for it and with taxes & fees came out to a little over $13000 which was my top end price. Mine is just the base model with no pkg, I am still very happy with it!-😊
@@ericgilbert8725 Definitely! Especially with gas prices the way they are, it hardly uses much gas at all. Plus very low cost of ownership, keep the oil changed and fluid levels topped off and she'll last you a good while. Haven't had to have any repairs done to it yet. If you can find one, go ahead and buy it!
74,000 2018 optima $14,000 yeah i just did that, my suzuki sx4 burned oil without letting me know..dead at 72,000 miles my deceased dads car gifted to me so yeah some memories
Hey Man.....I don't know what you do for a living but, you should be working for a car company as a car reviewer. You did a great job. Tons of info, very straight forward and had a cool sense of humor. Loving the Kia too, bro. Keep up the good work.
Good review man. Would've liked to see you take it out for some city and highway driving just to get a better idea about what sort of power it's pushing and how it handles
Man no problem I say do it and considering that you keep cars for a while that 10 year warranty would definitely be great for you my next car I buy will definitely be a Kia.
@@camiviera3005 hi, I am planning to buy a used one this week. If you don't mind me asking you, what price and model did you get it for? And what year? Thanks!
Rushi Raiyani i got a 2018 kia forte and i pay about 250 a month and i am in a 6 year loan! bought it basically brand with only 12 thousand miles!! i’m sure i’d you buy a used one it will be much cheaper. it’s a very good car tho good on gas!
@@camiviera3005 thanks, I also saw one Kia Forte LX model with 12k miles on it. And they are putting a base price of $11600. What was your OTD price? Also, do you have the version LX? Thanks for your reply 😊
Seems like a minor issue but the lack of a spare tire makes me think twice about buying one of these used. I know I could just buy one but that styrofoam thing would have to be removed and then nothing would be holding up the floor of the trunk at the right level. Would be a pain to rig something else between the tire and the floor.
Hi, I am also looking forward to buy it this week. I am planning to get a used one. If you don't mind asking, what base price did you buy the 2018 model? Thanks.
@@hunterkennedy4475 yes that is the only the, I have a taurus that pounds harder!! LoL 😆, no but I love this blessing I got, o and the back window has no wiper but that's nothing I know!
Would you recommend this to a college student? I'm a first time time buyer and I'm deciding between the Forte or the new Hyundai accent but idk which one to pick.
I looked at a used 2018 Kia Forte today. 41.000 miles. First owner was in June of 2017 so it is really 3 years old. It has been on the lot 166 days. Why would it be on the lot so long? Should I avoid this car? It was so clean, Carfax good, one dent in the door. What gives?
Look up the car fax it may have been on the lot due to this whole coronavirus thing a lot of people got laid off and aren’t buying cars like that it may just be a steal of a deal.
@@A1Reviews My previous post said CarFax looks good. So nervous. So confused on if I have to pay the $690 D&H fee. Also he said he could certify it for $600. It will make it too much. I don't want to pay over $13,000 total and with the D&H fee it is already listed at $12,423. So I want it for less than that so I don't go over $13,000 total with taxes and all. I guess I could ask. I have read so many things and am still not clear on the way to go about this agonizing process.
Great video! I have a 2018 Kia Forte and purchased it last June. When I drive it, the gas and break peddle is very sensitive still and it jerks a bit at take off and breaking. Is there a reason for that?
I no mechanical genius but from my personal experience little cars like this the brake pedal are always very sensitive and grabby as far as the jerk on braking and takeoff maybe there could be something loose that may needs to be addressed.
My 2018 Kia Forte is awesome!! I just wish I could figure out how I can turn the eco mode off and on, since I don’t have the button for it!! Anybody else have this issue?
Tiffany Deleon there is a button down by the stick that says drive mode, hit the button once it puts it in/out of eco push it again and it puts it in/out of sport!! (if you have that option)
@@A1Reviews thanks for the quick reply, I'll have to keep that in mind I'm currently deciding between the two, are there any other cars like these that you would recommend?
Are you talking about when you are playing music because that happens all the time it’s just the different quality of music like example TH-cam music sounds muffled on car radio vs say Apple Music, spotify, tidal.
cami viera not sure if you have resolved the issue yet. It may be because the phone volume itself is quite. If you increase the phone volume when the phone is connected via Bluetooth you should see an increase in the volume output out of the car stereo. Hope this helps!!
I really like my kia forte. I get about 430 miles to a tank and more if I really pay attention to keeping my foot out of the take off. I have gotten as much as 452 to a tank. Interior for people 5'3" to 5'8" is very comfortable. Seats ahhh love them. Mine is the lx with popular package. Perfect for me.
im 6ft and i fit just fine.
@@Jeymez For reals. Just like any other car.
My wife and i bought a used kia sorento. Love it. Its turning out to be the best vehicle we have ever owned.
In case you ever wonder. I actually bought a 2018 Kia Forte. Yes this video was part of many things I used for the decision!
How tall are you? Is it space for a tall person?
@@hmayor3745 I am 6'0" and it is comfortable in the front. I would say I could be a couple inches taller and still be comfortable. However I need to put the seat almost all the way to the back, so I would say it would be uncomfortable for me to sit in the back when there is a tall person sitting in the front.
Thank you for posting. You made me feel better about my purchase. I really didn't like it to much and listened to my dad. But you showed everything that he said about the car and it is a good gas saver and decent price for a new vehicle.
Kia is a good car a lot of people try to talk down on them but they are truly a great reliable little car.
@@A1Reviews You're rt. I like Kia I just wanted a larger car like the optima. But as I thought about it I can always in the future purchase a larger car. And for now my load is not much and I have a budget so it's not bad.
You can always upgrade in the future but you can’t beat kia’s warranty and the price for this vehicle.
I have this same car, same color & everything. Bought mine last year used and it's a 2018, it had 33,000 miles on it when I bought it. Love this car! Paid $12,500 for it and with taxes & fees came out to a little over $13000 which was my top end price. Mine is just the base model with no pkg, I am still very happy with it!-😊
Good deal! Hard to find prices like that lately. How's the Forte been holding up the last 10 months? Worth it still?
@@ericgilbert8725 Definitely! Especially with gas prices the way they are, it hardly uses much gas at all. Plus very low cost of ownership, keep the oil changed and fluid levels topped off and she'll last you a good while. Haven't had to have any repairs done to it yet. If you can find one, go ahead and buy it!
@@lillmissd My wife and I are specifically looking at the Fortes and Elantras both right now.
74,000 2018 optima $14,000 yeah i just did that, my suzuki sx4 burned oil without letting me know..dead at 72,000 miles my deceased dads car gifted to me so yeah some memories
Excellent price draw back Kia boys and I have the same model and year. My Kia is garaged at home
Hey Man.....I don't know what you do for a living but, you should be working for a car company as a car reviewer. You did a great job. Tons of info, very straight forward and had a cool sense of humor. Loving the Kia too, bro. Keep up the good work.
Good review man. Would've liked to see you take it out for some city and highway driving just to get a better idea about what sort of power it's pushing and how it handles
I'm still discovering my 2018 just bought it, some of the features or a little different though, but I love it, mines is white..
Yea this is a Forte S
@@dakotafletcher3301 no it’s the lx
@@dakotafletcher3301 it’s just the popular package
@@hunterkennedy4475 definitely not an LX. I drive an LX
Thanks so much for this review! I am considering the Forte as a replacement for my tired old 2006 Chevy Cobalt (135,000 miles).
Man no problem I say do it and considering that you keep cars for a while that 10 year warranty would definitely be great for you my next car I buy will definitely be a Kia.
i just got a kia forte today and i had a 2006 chevy cobalt!! def recommend
@@camiviera3005 hi, I am planning to buy a used one this week. If you don't mind me asking you, what price and model did you get it for? And what year? Thanks!
Rushi Raiyani i got a 2018 kia forte and i pay about 250 a month and i am in a 6 year loan! bought it basically brand with only 12 thousand miles!! i’m sure i’d you buy a used one it will be much cheaper. it’s a very good car tho good on gas!
@@camiviera3005 thanks, I also saw one Kia Forte LX model with 12k miles on it. And they are putting a base price of $11600. What was your OTD price? Also, do you have the version LX? Thanks for your reply 😊
Thank you!!! This video solidified my decision to buy this exact car on Carvana. Thank you for the detailed and informative video!
No problem. I’m happy I was able to help.
Great video. If i'm ever in Texas I would buy a car from you for sure.
Seems like a minor issue but the lack of a spare tire makes me think twice about buying one of these used. I know I could just buy one but that styrofoam thing would have to be removed and then nothing would be holding up the floor of the trunk at the right level. Would be a pain to rig something else between the tire and the floor.
I am driving for the first time in 6 days and I think I am going to pick this car
Hi, I am also looking forward to buy it this week. I am planning to get a used one. If you don't mind asking, what base price did you buy the 2018 model? Thanks.
Hey you forgot 1 thing. Open the trunk pull the 2 levers to lay the backseat down.
My bad a little on this some the backseat doesn't fold down.
Just literally bought this car exact color and everything I love it
I really like this car review. I was wondering, how is the A/C in this car? Decent enough?
The a/c was great it’s a good car with a great warranty the car was sitting out in the sun and soon as I turn the a/c on it was ice cold.
Rodney Molidor, Jr. the ac is mad good , pretty cold tho
😂
mine is pretty cold! i like it it works good
Ty so much for this review 🙂 I feel great about my purchase
Only thing i would change is the speakers
@@hunterkennedy4475 yes that is the only the, I have a taurus that pounds harder!! LoL 😆, no but I love this blessing I got, o and the back window has no wiper but that's nothing I know!
Excellent review! I didn’t realize the car came without a spare tire.
Would you recommend this to a college student? I'm a first time time buyer and I'm deciding between the Forte or the new Hyundai accent but idk which one to pick.
I would absolutely recommend it and you really can't go wrong with either car it just comes down to which car looks better to you.
I looked at a used 2018 Kia Forte today. 41.000 miles. First owner was in June of 2017 so it is really 3 years old. It has been on the lot 166 days. Why would it be on the lot so long? Should I avoid this car? It was so clean, Carfax good, one dent in the door. What gives?
Look up the car fax it may have been on the lot due to this whole coronavirus thing a lot of people got laid off and aren’t buying cars like that it may just be a steal of a deal.
@@A1Reviews My previous post said CarFax looks good. So nervous. So confused on if I have to pay the $690 D&H fee. Also he said he could certify it for $600. It will make it too much. I don't want to pay over $13,000 total and with the D&H fee it is already listed at $12,423. So I want it for less than that so I don't go over $13,000 total with taxes and all. I guess I could ask. I have read so many things and am still not clear on the way to go about this agonizing process.
@David Flannery Hi, what mileage did you buy for?
@David Flannery cool. I am planning to buy one soon that is being offered at 18k miles on it and at $10k-$11k.
I love that color thanks for the review on it.🙋♀️
Great review, long and very detailed. Love it
Glade you enjoyed it thank you.
I purchased 2018 3 years ago keep up with oil change
Did the same thing with the Elantra hideous for 19 I like the forte better for 2019.
I have this car and why when you drive you have to press down on the gas to really make this car go 🥴
Smaller engine not much power so it takes more to get it going.
Great video! I have a 2018 Kia Forte and purchased it last June. When I drive it, the gas and break peddle is very sensitive still and it jerks a bit at take off and breaking. Is there a reason for that?
I no mechanical genius but from my personal experience little cars like this the brake pedal are always very sensitive and grabby as far as the jerk on braking and takeoff maybe there could be something loose that may needs to be addressed.
I have the same car but a 2017 model in white. Same features back up cam etc.
I get better milage with my 07 Civic than my 2018 Kia Forte, EPA numbers don't add up.
Can you play music through your phone on the bluetooth setup?
Yes you can.
How tall are you? Just asking because you mention you have several inches of headroom. Thanks
I test drive one today but I don't think it was the LX model like the dealer advertised.
This is the Forte S. You probably did drive an LX
This isn't an LX. The LX doesn't have the controls on the right side of the steering wheel or touch screen. This is likely a Forte S
Mine is the same it is a lx
I demanded a spare from the dealership
I have the exact same car ts crazy I don’t have the touch screen either 🤬😭
Did you ever find out why? I am interested in the 2018 too but the screen looks like its 2014 and old.
Great review, good job!
Thanks I appreciate it.
My 2018 Kia Forte is awesome!! I just wish I could figure out how I can turn the eco mode off and on, since I don’t have the button for it!! Anybody else have this issue?
Tiffany Deleon there is a button down by the stick that says drive mode, hit the button once it puts it in/out of eco push it again and it puts it in/out of sport!! (if you have that option)
Jayde Caron I don’t have the drive mode option neither 😓 so my husband had to restart the battery by unplugging it. Thanks for the help though
Mine had that issue. The only way is to disconnect the battery.
Which type of fuel should I put in my 2016 kia forte 87 or 93?
yaffa candy 87
Decent review, but the different modes aren't just a gimmick. They change throttle response and shift timing.
There is a noticeable difference between them
Do you like the Forte or the Malibu better?
I like the forte better than the Malibu I use to be gm chevy crazy but over the years I really don’t like Chevy at all.
@@A1Reviews thanks for the quick reply, I'll have to keep that in mind I'm currently deciding between the two, are there any other cars like these that you would recommend?
Yes the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Honda Civic
@@A1Reviews thank you, I'll have to check them out, see if you reviewed them
Thanks😊
so i have a question i have the same car but for some reason when i connect my phone to bluetooth its a lot quieter then the radio any reason why ?
Are you talking about when you are playing music because that happens all the time it’s just the different quality of music like example TH-cam music sounds muffled on car radio vs say Apple Music, spotify, tidal.
A1 Reviews yeah i use spotify and it just sounds so much more quite when i use the radio:/
cami viera not sure if you have resolved the issue yet. It may be because the phone volume itself is quite. If you increase the phone volume when the phone is connected via Bluetooth you should see an increase in the volume output out of the car stereo. Hope this helps!!
RV Tips i tried that and it doesn’t work :( i’m gonna try and get a aux cord and see if that works!!
I have the exact same car but no reverse camera 😭😭
Me too... and no rear view camera it’s Sirius “infotainment”
Great review! Is this the lx s or just lx?
It’s just the regular lx.
He aight
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