Here's Why Kias are Crap
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- Here's Why Kias are Crap, DIY and truck review with Scotty Kilmer. Kia Sportage review. Buying a Kia Sportage. Is the Kia Sportage worth it? Buying a new Kia. Buying a used Kia. Should I buy a Kia Sportage. Are Kias reliable? The truth about the Kia Sportage. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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I will give Kia credit, the new ones are a lot better than the old ones, but for the money I still don't think they're worth it
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SCOTTY please do a video about HIGHWAY MILES VS CITY MILES. Is a higher mileage car allways worst?
Scotty Kilmer morning
@@manuelnrrobles7001 morning!
Scotty Kilmer Hey Scotty, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. About Kia cars, my dealership near my place has a huge banner that advertises 10 years warranty on those cars and a lot of people buy them because of that. What is covered under such warranty?
Thanks
I love waking up to watch your video in the morning.
Scotty fixes his customers Kia.
Customer drives home, turns on TH-cam,,
Lmfao😂😂
I thought that haha
I actually laughed out loud!
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Toyota has two massive worldwide marketing-advertising campaigns:
1. Bulletproof Reliability
2. Scotty Kilmer
I think toyota has lost it's edge over the years. I don't see that quality on it anymore
andrew srenson 😂
@@mercer982 agreed
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT
i do not get why people say it is that reliable it breaks down as the same as other cars if you do not take car of it same thing with all cars no care no bear
Couldn't disagree more. Have a 2006 Kia, 270000 miles on it and still going strong with zero issues. One of the most dependable cars I've ever owned.
And he's supposed to know cars lol. KIAs are very reliable.
I just got one 2011 sorento v6 it has p200a but no other code just bought it 2 days ago the kms are 237 kms but I’m only having it for 1-2 year if I decide to have it for my wife and kids always need to go different places
Sounds like this mechanic just likes to overcharge people for fixing Toyotas.
not the one I bought. got it from a neighbor and I have worked on it more than I have driven it. 2011 with 225000 miles, and it seems to break down every other week @@stockey
@@keithcastle879 if the more you work on it means it breaks down more, maybe it’s not the Kia that’s the problem
Had my first Kia, a ceed, for 8 years without it ever breaking down, or having any faults. In fact, it was so reliable that I gave it to my wife rather than trade it in. She still has it, and now it's 11 years old and having a new wiper switch fitted next week. I have a Kia sportage that is nearly 7 years old, and guess what? It's never broken down, never failed in any way, a totally dependable and reliable vehicle.
@@vemundr9263 I am getting a Kia 2010 soon. Do you have any tips for keeping the Kia in good condition like you did?
@@andreai_s_a87 Stay on top of general maintenance and get oil changed regularly. And pay attention to your car..If it sounds or seems to be acting funny have someone check it out.
A new wiper switch after 11years? That's a horrible car better throw it in the compactor.
I’ve had 2 and never had any major issues. We just sold our 2007 Kia Sportage with 170,000 miles on it. We had it for 6 years and only needed general maintenance.
@@andreai_s_a87 Jack up the radiator cap and replace everything underneath it.
"Scotty, I bought a used car"
"Is it a '94 Toyota Celica?"
"No, it' a..."
"It's junk!"
Scotty: All cars are junk!! So just walk to work!
This is part for the course with the internet fanboys.
Yngvar even walking is a money pit 😂
scotty only chooses the 94 celicas. he doesn't buy any other year of celica
@@jonathangomez8269 It'll cost you a fortune in shoes, don't do it!
Why do I feel like every time I find a good deal on a car and I'm thinking about buying it, I search up the name on youtube and see this guy criticizing the car or the brand.
It's what he does. You can pick any make and model and trash it and find good reasons to do so, but all in all, like I said, buying any vehicle is a crap shoot. You get a good one or you get a bad one. It's all relative. Take care of it and maintain it on a regular basis and any car should give you good service. Most people don't even change the oil so what can you expect.
Essentially if it is not a Toyota or a Honda then he will criticize it. Is he wrong though?
It’s not a 94 celica
What he says is wrong. Whatcar? and honest john will tell you the near truth, because they get their information from a wide range of owners, not just one random car
Lol
I'm a motor mechanic who became a driving instructor and have had 3 Kia's. 2 Rio's and a Cerato. The Rio's did 350,000+ each and only needed ignition coils. No timing chain issues, no oil leaks, nothing. The Cerato is now 150,000 and still drives like new.
Hyundai and Kia has stepped their game up the past few years, there was a dark period of time they was going through, like any other car manufacture. They have really good warranty's and plus the accents are just as reliable as corollas, they even offer more creature comforts then a corolla at a way lower price point.
I completely agree with this statement.
I have a 2008 Sorento that drives great. Never had a problem. One of the last years of the rear wheel drive.
JoeSchmo: I got myself a new car and I'm so...
Scotty: Here's why it's a piece of crap
lol
Ha
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Yup!
LMBO
Scotty, KIA's ratings have gone way up over the past 5 years, they now have a 100,000 power train warranty and a 75, 000 bumper to bumper
My sisters soul caught fire. Really low miles 2014 pos
@@jecrpalier Really, my 2015 Malibu caught fire while parked! GM refuses to answer my inquiries, I hired a lawyer who gave me my money back because he had never seen anything like that! It's bizarre but from what I read GM used cheap Chinese electrical components, but the reason I bought the Malibu was the high reliability ratings from Consumer reports! Weird world.
And kia are in top 10 for reliability and not too far behind Toyota.
@Ale Jr. I don't think they are junk became they must have faith in their car's with a 7 year warranty just like Mitsubishi with their 8 year warranty.
You don't see the German cars with that kind of warranty became they can't back it up when things go wrong.
Ale Jr. if u drive a kia for a test drive u wont be saying that
2011 Kia Sportage owner myself other than some cosmetic issues it's been pretty reliable. It's also the first car I've owned that I've been able to do most of the maintenance myself. Lot of newer cars or even ones back in the late 90s felt like you needed a shop just to change the spark plugs. Shade tree and a socket set is all it took for most of my repair work.
Still driving my 2004 kia spectra. Owned two other Kias over the years. They are super easy and affordable to work on. I really appreciate that, as I'm sure anyone watching this vid would too. Kia's have a logical layout with plenty of room to get at things.
Kia quality has improved greatly since 2008. Kia is not where Honda and Toyota were in the 90's. They're producing decent quality cars without having to pay the Honda/Toyota premium price.
We've had ours for 8 years and it's been flawless.
Kia started upping their game since early 2010 and they've been constanly reliable.
I agree daughter just sold her 8 year old Picanto, 2016, never had any issues, held it's value too. Comes with 7 year warranty like Hyundai, so they gotta be fairly confident in the quality.
I love my 2006 sportage. I bought at 106,000 miles for $2,700. The air conditioning is amazing. I have put 100,000 miles . It is spacious and very comfortable .
Kia's are great, had them for 20 years, very reliable, you're full of it, air-conditioning still running great after 11 years, 250k miles on my Borrego, solid performer.
While I will agree that Kia's are great, I have a 2019 Soul that has been maintained extremely well and the compressor just went out. Granted it has 170k miles on it and I drive it a lot. I think they have some accessories that wear out way too son but overall I still like their vehicles. My wife has been with Kia since 2005 and I just bought her a 2023 Sportage.
I got 206,000 miles on my Kia Soul and still going strong with no issues.
I’m thinking about getting a 2016 with 100k miles. Would you recommend
@John Doe I can attest that it’s possible! My 2011 Kia Soul has 245,000 miles and has never had any major issues. It’s been my family’s most reliable car and takes me on my long commute to work everyday 💪
@@AA-dl8th yes i just got mine a month ago and no problems 135k miles
I got a 2006 kia rio with 152,000 that I have had for 12 years . Base modal with role up windows
220,000 kia rio hoping to get 300k
Random person: 'owns anything other than a toyota/honda'
Scotty: *BOI*
im about to end this mans whole career.
BarTa5oT - برتخوت better men than you have tried and failed
Scotty: I’m about to end this car owner’s whole self esteem.
Evan Nadeau lmaoo😂😂
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Bought a new Kia Sorento in 2011 and it still runs perfectly. Mechanics don't want people buying dependable cars.
I've Had 2 brand new kias a spectra and a sorento bought them new never had any issues with them and I've kept them till well over 200, 000 miles. Mechanically no issues just regular maintenance, oil changes, tires, brakes, and belts, if you take care of your car it will take care of you, people need to realize that. Stay away from turbo vehicles. I would buy a kia definately.
After subscribing to Scotty and watching many of his videos on buying cars, I've concluded the best car to buy is none lol..
No Scotty likes Japanese cars. Anything Toyota or Honda.
Just be smart. Thats all. Check your vechile over an make sure its in good working order.
No, any Toyota Petrol V6 is the go.... :-)
Couldn't have come to a better conclusion my friend. But I still love the old dude.
He's obviously biased, he actually thinks Toyota is the be all end all for cars, which is true some of the time, not always
It's getting old...
I work at a Kia dealership as a salesman. They are priced well and most importantly have the best warranty out there! 10 years, 100k miles! You can't beat it!
Where's your dealership located
@@playboigato4606 Oklahoma city! :-)
Kia and Hyundai are the best budget cars, better than American cars and any French or Italian cars, modern ones are better relability wise than the Germans in most cases although the build quaility is not as good, Honda and Toyota are better but you pay extra, all in all you get what you pay for.
As soon as that warranty expires, so does the car.
@@officialWWM Mine expired before the warranty.
2010 kia koup 200.000miles still running. Love Kia.💙
Had a Kia Sportage 2011 and used it for 8.5 years, very satisfied with the performance.... and the new Kia's design language is setting a milestone
Just sold my 2009 Sonata with 190k miles it was a great and reliable car . Maintain your car and it will last .
@@josephnorris4095 Yes they are but I didn't like the cartoonish boy racer look of it.
Did the paint ever flake or peel off?
I had a 2002 Hyundai Santa fe with 290k miles. Sold it in 2018 for $3000 and I still see it around town. I see tons of old Hyundai’s and kias on the road. Take care of the car and it will take care of you.
Mostly dont.
I mean if they still install timing belts. Proves how cheap they are
I got a 1999 isuzu trooper 210,thousand miles.. Runs like a tank and even in winter
Same here ... Had a 2009 Sonata with 277K on it at trade in ... Bought a 2018 Tucson sport AWD ... LOVE the car ~!!!
I work for a company with 5 Hyundai Tuscon,'s very unreliable, simply don't hold up, cheaply made.
Yep. I'm happy with my 2006 Kia Sportage LX 2.0L FWD Manual transmission. I obtained it 10/2011 with 55,774 miles, and as of 05/07/2021 it has 199,000 miles. My air conditioning did stop working in 08/2018... this was due to debris on the highway that damaged the air conditioning condenser, and caused all the refrigerant to leak out. I repaired the pinhole leak on the condenser, filled it up again, and have had no issues since then.
Had u ever had problem with the 4/4
I got an 06 Sportage and it’s still going strong at 100k mi. I love kia. More reliable than my wife’s impala
2006 i own happy..i agreee with u
From watching Scotty's videos I've learned the 94' Toyota Celica is the best car ever made.
Its pretty fun to drive too!
Wow I’ve watched a good bit of this channel and idek what that is I should do some more research man
And the only car to buy
Or a 2004 lexus ES
95 Honda civic and Honda accord are better
I would choose a kia or hyundai way, way, way before anything from chrysler or Generic Motors.
I'll second that!
You’re one smart man. I agree
Steve Johnson but the new Chevrolet cars are made well right?
@@lackyparker7799 haha
Hahaha nope
Corey The FAM Chevy and GMC vehicles are like wine, the older they are, the better they are.
I've owned one for 10 years drove it all over the country put over 100 thousand miles on and have had to do nothing to it.. I still drive it daily to work
I’ve got a 2005 Kia Sportage with 223,000 miles never had an issue and a 2011 Sorento with 201,000k also no issues. Love both of them.
The reason for the increased price of the KIA Sportage, relative to the Rav 4, must be because they fixed that floppy visor, progress is being made here.
LOL ...good one
Mostly the kia comes with stuff toyota doesnt even offer.
Lollllll yeah 4k to solve that
Kia and Hyundai made progress after 2010. I prefer hyundai/kia. Toyota's are not much reliable anymore and Hyundai/kia quality increased rapidly every year.
Yeah. The newer Kias are nicer and more reliable.
I am on my 3rd Kia. Never had a single problem. Currently driving the new 2021 Kia K5 Gt line AWD. I love this car. Kia isn't the car brand it was in the 90's.
Nice car
I just picked one up too and I am in love with the car. My only issue is a slight delay when I hit the has pedal versus when the car takes off
Same specs too btw with awd
@@th3endcomplete it’s a 1.6turbo so you get a slight delay from turbo lag.
Update of your k5 please ? Any problems yet ?
Got a 2007 KIA Sedona and it has been the best van ever. 177K all original parts except brake pads. Change the old every 5k and transmission fluid 90K just changed power steering fluid. Just did a trip to Florida and back with no issues. the air conditioner has never been touched and was so cold the wife and kids complained. Bought 2 Rio's for 2 kids and 3 forte's for kids and wife and we love them. Had a dodge caravan and tranny went at 45k, electrical issues traded in for 2007 KIA Sedona and couldn't be happier. I still have the original fan belt on it and still look good and still the same spark plugs. 23-24 miles to the gallon too.
I have a 2003 Kia Optima and it’s been outstanding we’ve had it in the family since 2003 and the spark plugs were never change and it still had lots of power never had any hiccups I recently changed the plugs and the back 3 were absolutely worn down and it was still running great it was basically running off of 3 cylinders out of 6. I can’t speak for other kias but this one is freekin awesome.
I can say the same, I have a 2004 optima and it’s still running decently for 160k miles
As a mechanic, I had a whole rash of 06-08 Honda Pilots that were spewing A/C compressors at 40-50K miles.
Yup second gen Honda CRV a/c units were also a guaranteed failure self destructing and filling the whole system full of shrapnel requiring a complete replacement of everything.
How about Rav4? How many? 0?
My 08 civic AC compressor went over 5 years ago... so the car was only 6-7 years old when the AC went, and the visor is a POS too.
It's funny you said that because Scotty actually posted a video talking about the crap AC compressor in a Honda, I just can't remember what model it was but I'm sure Honda uses the similar part across the lineup
Torque converters are crap on crv’s also the VTC’s fail big time on the 4 cylinder motors.
Toyota: *Releases 2020 Toyota Celica*
Scotty: “Here’s why the new Toyota Celica is total Garbage!”
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Harambe Jr. ,
They better reinforce their sun visors.
That's because it's not a Toyota.
😂🤣 You are 100% on point..
B.M.W with Toyota Badges....
Had a 2013 Kia Soul that was defective due to issue with GDI feature, had a 2014 Kia Soul that worked just fine, and a 2011 Kia Soul we bought for $500 with 230,000 miles that was abused profusely by previous owners that's still peppy and the AC works. It really is all over the place as far as reliability.
I had a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. I had to replace the A/C compressor at 50K miles, the brake light switch at 75K, shocks/struts at 80K and then the engine blew up at 113K. Luckily, Hyundai replaced the engine under “warranty” but still made me pay $550 towards it. Oh yeah, and I consistently got only 26-27 mpg. Needless to say, I sold that pig and now drive a Toyota again.
Not a kia tho lol
So an 11 year old car has a bad compressor.... Mileage is irrelevant unfortunately. I've worked for major dealerships for 10+ years. Good parts go bad all the time. I wouldn't have a job if they didn't. That goes for Kia, Honda, Toyota, etc.. I like Scotty but this is a little absurd.
I'm glad someone said it. I was thinking the same thing. At this point the age matters more than the mileage
AC in his 1994 Toyota Celica still blows ice cold.
AHH AC compressors should last the life of the vehicle. I guess in a Kias case thats 50000 miles.
@Bobby Brady how is it irrelevant?
MadBurrito x it’s not totally irrelevant but you have to factor in many different things when comparing the two. In texas people are going to be using their ac a ton, putting a lot of wear on the ac components. Maybe the owner of the sportage used their ac basically all the time and that may not be the case on the celica. I’m sure there are plenty of celica owners who have had to replace their ac compressor at or below 100k miles and plenty of sportage owners who haven’t had to replace it at all
Scotty: Hey, Can I use your car for a video?
Customer: Sure.
Scotty: "Here's Why Kias are Crap".
Customer: hey Scotty what new car should I buy
Scotty: ........... Toyota
Customer: so
Almost spat out my drink 😂
@@chosenArchitec Scotty (later) .... But hey they are all crap too, your best bet if you want a car that doesn't break down is to walk
@@geosorrell8938 Or buy A Bike Or A Motorcycle😁😁
Well done !
On my second kia right now. both are 2006 and over 250000 miles and no issues. Drive and serve your car right, know what your car was made for and things should go just fine.
I've had mine since 2008, and the only replacement I do is just the brakes and recently the strut, and thank God it's still running at 264K. It's a great vehicle for me. Mine already cross cross North America without any problem on the road. The air condition gave up just last year. I t runs so very fine on the highway that's why I like it. I guess it all depends on the way you use and maintain your vehicle. This just to prove you wrong i can show mine and it's still running good and amazing on fuel economy after 14 years.
Got a kia sorento since 2013 has 130k miles on it , never had a problem. Not even one. still blows cold AC to this day.
The Visitor my 13 Sorento has about 70k miles. It’s on its second engine and on its first road trip the AC went out
Their quality control is crap . I have seen the same model one run forever. the next one is a lemon
Me: Hey Scotty, mind fixin' my Kia?
Scotty: Sure thing
*Roast's the car to complete oblivion*
Me: Well okey then...
My 2009 Kia sportage sitting at 214k miles, with a clean dash, and driving like a dream
Edit: 224k miles, still going strong, idk what he’s talking about
2005 Kia Sportage EX 2.7 V6 4WD…. Bought it new and it’s been reliable as hell. Still own it 16 years later. Everything works, runs like a champ. Just Regular maintenance over the years. Original AC compressor & fuel pump too. 182,000 miles.
Scotty this is a pretty bad example. Why not show something a little more bit more modern like 2014-2019.
I drive a kia optima 2014 with 88,000 miles and it's still working just fine I only head to the kia dealer to change the oil. 🤷♂️
I drive 2012 KIA Optima with 130,200 miles and have never spent a dime on it but for regular maintenance. My wife has a 2010 Kia Forte with 98,000 miles and it's trouble free
I have 300000km or 186411 miles on my 2011 kia optima and it still works great nothing wrong with it yet
you change your oil at the dealer?
But if you take the broader perspective - to me it looks like he's giving a specific make example here to illustrate a generalisation of brands - he sees a lot of cars come through his shop so he's general conclusion @ 5:36 is still a good way to look at Korea vs Japan made cars based on his experience.
@@ElectronicsForFun yeah cuz I'm a noob when it comes to car maintenance. Soon I'll be doing it on my own. Cuz going the dealer is getting expensive.
I drive a Kia. It’s about 5 years old. Always works, always starts and everything works!
Which Kia model ?
I have a 2007 Kia 220000 Kay's and the only problem was a stuffed brake light switch which caused the cruise control to NOT disengage. Nearly seat damage
I drive and 07 sorento and we've had it since it was new. Sure it has had some maintenance done to it, but it gets me from point A to point B and it still runs like a dream. The interior has held up fine and nothing inside is worn or loose
I've known so many people with late model Kias. All neglected with high mileage, but every single one of them has been incredibly reliable. If I was in the market for a new car I wouldn't hesitate to take a look at Kia/Hyundai.
@@gl9500 Kia/Hyundai are not even close to the most overpriced cars. Their dealerships suck but they're no more overpriced than any of the other new cars. I don't buy new though.
As a DIY, home mechanic person, I like my Kia. A lot. It's relatively easy to work on, and parts are reasonably priced. I've got over 180,000 miles on my 2013 Soul, and it's still rolling strong. No major issues, just normal wear and tear replacement of parts: alternator, battery, brake pads, front passenger wheel bearing, radiator fan, is about all I've had to repair so far.
Of course, we all know what opinions are like, but imho, Kia makes a good car.
Ive had my kia optima hybrid since 2011- 150000 miles, still works like a dream- gets 33 miles per gallon! He is right about the air conditioner though. Had to get that fixed once
Hyundais and Kias have gotten a lot better over the years. Just be careful buying a used one. In my personal experience as a mechanic, Korean cars seem to be abused and neglected by their owners more than others. It amazed me how reluctant Kia owners were to even change their oil at all. Must be due to the lower base price attracting people with less money
This is very true in my city as many of low income people buy these brands, majority of them are middle ages. They don't seem to care if this is one of the cheapest brands or not, just don't want to pay nickle more and many of them are banged up. So it all falls down to basically one thing: It all depends on how people take care their vehicles.
WHY change the oil unless they put in crappy oil in the FIRST PLACE.
Do you mean they don't even adhere to the 7 year waranty requirements?
@@Cisco13 watch it now 🤣🤣
If people are not changing the oil in their cars- then they're broke. Thats abuse- that will soon result in a blown engine.
Our 2011 Toyota RAV4 4cyl Water pump failed with 50k miles, and 2012 Honda Piliot Condensor began to leak refrigerant at the side rear @ 60k miles. We bought those vehicles New! So it’s even a crapshoot with Honda and Toyota!
Scotty has a video on that too. He said to stay away from the in line 4 Cyl and the V8 Rav4s. He recommends the 6 Cyl.
Franco Barrera - V8 RAV4??? Lmfao! The V6 RAV4s aren’t impressive, either.
@@drivedb7 they exist. Look it up.
Franco Barrera - Not in America they don’t! 😂😂
EVERYTHING IS A CRAP SHOOT, even when you get CANCER and die a horrible death, alone, terrified and in horrific pain. As did my two brothers and my Mom, the last 6 years.
250k miles on my v6 2008 Sportage and only the AC compressor broke this week. one of the best cars i have bought yet, not to mention ive taken it to the desert multiple times.
I always thought Kia's were cheap. But I found one with less than 60k on it and about 7yrs old for $6500 out the door. I have had the car over 4years and have not had to make any repairs other than occasional oil change. I got around 25ph on average and ended up being the best car ever purchased including new suv'c purchased over the years. Never had a car go so long and not need some kind of repair. Great car for the money. Kia Forte 2012
Scotty really has something against Korean cars. One bad air compressor in a 2008 and he’s running online to make a video calling them crap. I’ve had nothing but good experiences with Hyundai (essentially the same company)
They have also upped the quality over the last ten years.
All my cars are Hyundai and Mitsubishi, 2 Hyundai's 1 is over 220k miles the other just 120k, my Mitsubishi 250k miles
I like em
The reason why he is upset is because the car has only 60,000 miles, that means it hasn't been driven a lot.
Bought 09 sonata new, now 130k, zero problems, love the car and will drive till dead. They have had engine recalls on newer ones, but Toyota Camrys of same year had oil consumption problems which scotty doesn't talk much about. Did buy a Toyota highlander based on scotty's opinion, haven't had long enough to base an opinion on that vehicle, so not a scotty hater either. Do enjoy his channel.
Got to say my 09 Kia Optima has been tried and true. I'm the second owner of it and at 200000 miles still running great. Plus amazing gas mileage.
382,000 miles on the one I just bought. Doing nothing but sinking money in it to keep it running. 😥
I had an 05 Sportage and it never gave me any major issues after 190k miles. Loved it. Btw, my girlfriend had an 07 RAV4 that had a bunch of issues, her sun visor didn't stay up either.
I have a 2008 Kia Sportage. It has up to 200k miles and only has a dead battery and 2 rust holes. It looks better than most cars. 13 years old and it’s still running great. And no weird noises from suspension.
They’ve come along way in 13 yrs. That’s how we used to talk about Japanese cars .
No Kdms are actually trash. They’ve been around long enough to prove them selves
You see 15-20 years old Accents running around in Australia... Simple but very reliable.
@@raymondchen6720 And have. You wanna get proven by my KIA I'd gladly do it.
@@dannnsss8034 400K miles + is very common on Kia Souls.
@@fcssensai Yeah if you want to spend but loads of money for the constant repairs involved. Especially if you got to pay a mechanic to do your repairs. My friend had one and he had it maybe 2 years until it just kept having more and more issues. Each time I rode with him there was an entirely new problem. Never had any issues with my old camry which I sold with 257k miles, I have now moved on to a toyota matrix with 148k miles. Thats how much I trust toyota reliability, and I still paid $4,000 but it was still worth it. Will never own a Kia anyways. Same with Hyaundai garbage.
Wife has a Kia Soul. Going on 9 years old now an it still runs as well as day 1. KiA is killer. A few friends of mine have KIAs and they love them too.
I have a 201l kia sportage as any car its gets put in the shop but i love it
Well I love my A4 so deal with it.
Just be sure she eventually gives it away, otherwise she'll be selling her Soul.
@@cecilrose6367 201l?
Downside is she drives a Kia Soul. Pretty hideous looking vehicle
Oh, please! He's talking about an old Kia. I owned a 2014 sportage and yes, I had a problem with the A/C only after 140 000 miles and it was a minor $500 fix. And I traded my 2018 optima with 102 000 miles and not a single issue. Toyota paid video, perhaps?
Mine is a 2005 sportage with a 240k mileage at the present, the only replacement was made is the ac fan and the condencer 3years ago.. still look decent still run good and the engine sound still quite.
My 2012 Kia Optima has been very good to me… currently I have 122,000 miles and have only replaced the door motor (after 105,000 miles). The newer Kia’s today look fantastic. (Telluride-Sorento-K5, etc.)
Customer: Scotty, please dont make fun of my car. Thanks.
Scotty: no problem.
Scotty uploads video*
Customer: what the hell scotty?!
Kias are awesome. Their quality has been trending up over time. I don't own one but I know a lot of people who have them with high mileage.
Best car out there that doesn't break the bank. I still believe Toyota and Honda are better but its reflected in the prices. Nothing wrong with Kia or indeed Hyundai. In the UK Hyundai are becoming an increasingly popular choice for Taxis they like the I40 estates.
When a company gives you a 10 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, that says something positive to me. I remember when Ford and Chrysler went from a 7 yr/ 70,000 mile warranty down to a 3 year/ 36,000 mile warranty, the transmission clutches and A/C systems and other things were made a lot cheaper and broke down more frequently. I worked at a Ford dealership, had a lot of problems with my Ranger. I Bought a Tacoma and never had so much as a rattle or squeak in 75,000 miles when I sold it. Toyota makes a great product. I bought the KIA because it was cheap. I hate the name though and I bet most veterans do as well (KIA, Killed In Action).
My 2006 kia sportage did well for me until the transmission went out in 2021 with 149k miles. The AC needed work for the first time in 2020. Maybe I treated it well enough that it loved me back.
You got your money's worth out of that transmission.
New Kia's are great... quality has come a long way.
Except you have to do a lot of the relair through Kia. I decided against another Kia after I had such a hard time trying to find someone else to do certain things because only Kia has the part.
LOL that's why they have been keep on recalling their cheap car
I would never buy a Kia, you’ve got that name, such a bad reputation, in fact I don’t think I’d buy a Korean car ever, at least not the old ones, terrible quality
How do you know if they are new? Lmao
Real quality will stand the test of time. It is not just shiny gadgets that look and work nicely the first 3 years.
I bought a Kia Seltos 2021 SX-TURBO recently. I never wanted to be the Korean in a Korean make, but I was sold with two test drives. They definitely updated their game. I feel that it'll last past at least 180k with every 6k. service. This guy just misses his last dog and probably has a confederate flag in the guest bathroom.....but he's got enthusiasm and he's funny.
I love ya Scotty, but you're wrong on this one. My sister's 2014 Sportage has been an immaculate car. She drives 80 miles round trip to work every day. Hasn't missed a beat in 5 years. BUT she takes good care of it with frequent oil changes and keeps everything in good working condition. So far, no major problems.
He is talking about the old kia
Dave Dennis she burns 2.85 gallons into the atmosphere every day. Just putting it out there.
@@ThomasStuart so. The problem with that is. I imagine you put out 3 times that much with your unmuffled mouth in 15 minutes
He's wrong but not entirely wrong
the fact that you are reviewing an 2008 kia in 2019 in this condition gives the way that you are not car expert .
Hi everyone I have a 2016 kia optima with 75000 miles on it. It burns a quart of oil every 800miles. No leaks I had it on lift and looked everywhere. It has the 2.4 non turbo engine. Why is this happening and what's the future looking like for this engine? Will it get worse over time. Also it doesn't smoke at all.
Today- Dont but a 2008 Kia. Tomorrow- Why you should buy a 2019 Kia.
yeah well dont belive the thumbnails, watch the videos instead :D
I traded my 07 sportage after I put 250k on it. Only thing I had to replace outside of normal wear parts was a mass air sensor.
I had 06 shortage and it lasted till 236k till the timing belt broke and I sold it but still no problems till then
@@madman5705 Timing belt breaking is YOUR negligence frankly, if it has a belt it needs to be replaced once in a while, probably the owners manual says so before 100k or there abouts.
Bo McGillacutty *laughs in timing chain*
@@madman5705 Thanks for posting ! That is very good mileage, I am sure that if the belt was changed in time, you could have done even MORE MILEAGE ! Hence, Kia vehicles are good vehicles. Thank God there isn't ONLY TOYOTA VEHICLES to choose from ! ! Cheers !
@@madman5705 Do not cheap out when changing the timing belt. It's one of the worst things that you can do to your car.
I've had a 2014 Optima (wife crashed it) it held up remarkably well. Got a 2015 Optima, because well, I found out they do quite well in a collision. We then bought a 2017 Sportage. Now I have a 2020 Optima and the wife has a 2021 Sportage. They are great cars, well built and well appointed. You get more in a base model Optima LX than you do in a mid trim level Camry or Accord, making Kia more economical, save yourself 10 grand.
I have a 2007 Kia Optima with 238,00 miles transmission reverse went out should I get it rebuilt or replaced?
Just bought a 2015 Kia Sedona SX minivan with 72k miles. I love this van! Drives silky smooth and very quiet ride for a van. Very impressed.
Funny that he's calling Hyundais and Kias crap, when my Hyundai Elantra outlasted the Honda Civic I owned 👀
What the heck did you do to the Civic, then? Or did you buy the Civic used?
Yeaahhhh..Hyundai had engine shavings problems...I'm not sure any other company experienced this ever before actually to my knowledge, really screwed my mom over, I'll never buy anything from many companys ever used or new for many reliability reasons, they need to build easily serviceable (DIY) and stop worrying about dealerships because let's call it like it is people are only getting more information about things they don't care about and for alot of people, like my mother for example that's cars she likes some cars and suvs better than some but could care less and nowadays I'm looking very deeply into every single material used in a vehicle from interior to engine bay to wheel well to random trim and clips and rubber and after we got her a Honda civic she agreed she won't be buying another car or going to any shop without the advice of a mechanic, car guy, engineer all of which I am, mechanics are ocassionally dirty and some car companys are pure trash I have no idea how they haven't been sued completely out of business trust what scotty says...and the fact that Honda and Toyota has a recent solid 30 years of reliable and easy to work on vehicles to pick from, no matter how much money you make...most part replacements are because of cheap build quality and bad materials on newer vehicles, with the type of engineering that surely was begging for parts to be unservicable , chevy and mercedes and bmw and Chrysler are built horrendously and to wish them on my worst enemy would be bold
My car's a Turbocharged Hyundai for crying out loud, which is his worst nightmare. It has 115,000mi and is fine. It's a 2012 Genesis Coupe 2.0T
Hey guys seriously Scott doesn’t know what he is talking about! Kia is so reliable now!
I think the only kia that really gave trouble was the early kia picanto became they had issues with the crankshaft pulley bolt which came loose over time and affected the timing and caused miss firing and poor running.
It was a factory issue where the crankshaft pulley bolt was not torqued down sufficiently enough.
But I think they addressed that problem with the new models so I would say they have came along way since then .
My mothers 2006 kia sportage had a power steering bracket break the first year. After that only bulbs in tail lights. 238,000 with no problems. Must of been a good day at the production line.
I have a question. A Towing company has A 2006 Kia Sportage LX and they are asking 1100, it has 223,000 miles. It has aftermarket rims, tires are in good shape but not sure it’s worth what they want because the company took everything from it they wanted like the aftermarket system and in doing so have unplugged the radio somewhere and the airbag light is on. What do you think?
I love how the cat is always somewhere in the background doing cat stuff!
Lol yup and those plants just hanging like so..
Actually it's a video about cats and Scotty is just doing men stuff
I have a 02 Sportage with over 220,000 miles , I had to change the timing belt but it's still running, and it doesn't smoke.
@sal zerilli the plus side to them, and Hyundai is they have the best warranty on the market. 10 years, 100,000 mi. Toyota I believe is only 5 years.
i’m 18 and i bought a kia sportage 2001 for $500 last year, and i’ve replaced 2 radiators,alternator,battery, a busted coolant pipe, water pump , and timing belt all my self,it has 155,000 miles and i’ve put 15,000 miles in a year and i can’t drive on the hwy bc then my transmission starts slipping and my rpms shoot to 5k going 20 when i’m back at city driving
My 2012 Kia Soul has been one of the most reliable vehicles I've owned, currently with over 121,000 miles on it. The only car I can recall owning that probably came close was a Honda Civic, but even it had some issues (A/C compressor failed, one of the problems complained about on this Sportage).
By the way, my 2012 Kia Soul has a timing chain, indicating how the information in this video doesn't necessarily pertain to newer models.
My Honda Civic lasted 62k miles. Spun a rod bearing about 2k miles past the warranty.
I have a 2006 Kia Sportage LX with 295,000 miles...so there's that. It has had good maintenance, replaced belts, etc as recommended. It runs very quietly, rides smooth. No complaints here!
Have a 2001 Kia sportage, bought with 21k mileage. Have 257k,still running with orginal engine, and transmission !
Gail Slosser wow!
Do you live in a city or mostly highway miles ?
Because it’s actually a Mazda
Why is that impressive? Every car on planet earth should get that... I had a 1999 Ford Taurus with 419k on it. Then I sold it to a stripper and she drove it for many years...
Kia builds crap cars for people who dont want to spend or can't spend much money but want all the kool stuff that comes with more expensive cars... these same people have the audacity to complain when there radio breaks, the the buttons stop working there 40 mph car starts getting 25 mpg because of the carbon build up from the pos gdi motors they use... any one who knows any thing about cars will tell you they are junk.
time to call guinness record
Ever hit any sweet jumps?
My only experience with kia is my grandfather's 2003 Optima EX.
While he didn't drive it like a maniac, he was no slouch. I did all the work on it from the time it was new, at the specified intervals, with OEM parts.
The only problem it ever had over 300k miles of road trips and daily driving was the intake boot tore behind the MAF. Easy fix. He sold it because he wanted a bolt. The person who bought it still has me do all the work like I did before and it is still running strong at 350k.
Grandpa said it's the most reliable car he ever owned in all his 84 years
That’s so cool! My first car was a 2004 optima ex. I moved on to my 2011 sonata but I still have it in my driveway
I have a Kia Rio XL 2009. Bought it used. I really haven't had any major issues with engine. Only issue my car has had are, starter, fan belts, oil changes, alternator, head gasket. The milage on my Kia Rio XL 2009 is at 149.580. I actually like my Kia. However cars don't last forever but I determine to keep mine till 2030 if possible. Two more issues replaced windshield wipers several times and tires. My Kia Rio 2009 is still going strong.
Let's be honest most cars are not made to last anymore. I have had no problems with 2 Kias now and very little work needed.
I have a 2008 Kia Spectra 5 I bought a brand new. It has a 189,000 miles and still running strong.
I have a 2009 Kia Spectra 5 speed with 205k on it couldn't ask for a better car...
I would sure hope so.
@savage 069
How many miles?
@savage 069 oh shut it, cars back then were nearly never driven NEARLY as often. I'd be surprised if the shitty, inefficient motor last 200k, the floor pans sure won't. Cars today last way longer than old cars, nobody seems too notice that, yeah the Kia probably won't last that long because it would 700,000+ miles on it. I own 5 Saabs all with over 200k in Massachusetts the weather Capitol.... All run great with turbos that would destroy the bird
I have a 1.0 Opel Corsa, 17 years old with 130,000 on the clock still going strong.
Kias are way better made today than they were a decade ago. Korean cars are build cheaper but it comes with the cheaper price. Have a 2018 Hyundai Sonata and love it to death. Know someone who had a Hyundai Veracruz with a 280k and everything was original.
The Veracruz is a very reliable car
What do you think of the 2020 Kia stinger GT-1 ? Do you think it will be as reliable as a Toyota?
Learned this the hard way... Tried a 2017 Kia Optima. Engine died twice despite diligent oil changes. Did buy it used though. I think it died around 180k miles, so I guess we did better than most. When we took it back to the dealer, there was a queue of about 25 vehicles with bad engines, had to wait about 6-8 weeks for the repair. To their credit, they did pay the costs for the engine replacement. Will NEVER buy another Kia!!! Wish I had seen this video before buying...
you probably just had a massive skill issue
My 2007 Kia Spectra still runs. The AC is broken, but the car does have 197,000 miles on it.
They are good for the price and what they are meant for. Any car will break. Kia is a good company. Better than most big american brands.
my honda accord has 350k and AC was always working as a clock)
Some of the older Kias were crap but the newer ones are actually OK especially for the money, you aren't paying Toyota, Honda or Volkswagen money so you can't expect the same quaility and reliability.
Dallas Williams Kias are definitely one million times better Chryslers, Mitsubishi’s, Maseratis, and just about every GMs car.
@@gravemind6536 VWs suck.
Scotty this is an older model. Kia + Hyundai has come together to make a MONSTER SUV Tellaride! I have owned my Genesis G1 for 6 years with absolutely no issues!!!! My friend got the Kia Sorento SX 4 years no problems. Love the car please don't base it on OLD models for either company. Reputation is much better
Palisade and Telluride are both gorgeous
I think that title still belongs to the Kia Mohave (Borrego in the US), that was a true monster of an SUV then (body on frame, RWD from Korea). Too bad they quit importing it in 2009 (released at the wrong time then), while the last one made was in 2017 for other markets.
My 2015 Sportage has been flawless, zero issues at 60000 miles except needing new set of tires. Scotty, sober up and talk about how good Kia is NOW.
I have a 2009 Kia Borrego V8 4.6L with 200K miles and drives like new, I had to change a water pump and front struts, then just the usual maintenance, unbelievable towing monster
I’m on my second Kia, I wish people would stop judging Kia off their 2000-12 vehicles, Kia is a very different brand now, if people gave them more of a chance they would not be disappointed
People love to hate on KIAs...it's the snob factor kicking in.
For the record, I had a 2015 Soul, no warranty claim ever, traded it at 50k for a 2020 Soul, no issues in 2 years of ownership. Wife has 2016 Optima bought new, 1 warranty issue for a emission part, 1 set of tires and a battery, both recently at 65k miles. Daughter bought a used 2013 Optima, no issues, a battery and a set of tires and my Mom bought a 2013 Forte with 90k miles no issues since buying last year. I used to write service at Toyota and they do use timing chains for interference engines and belts for non-interference engines, a policy all automakers should have, but they have had issues w frame rust on the trucks and oil leaks on the older avalons. Nobody's perfect.
Even my 2006 is a superstar. I mean its 2021 now and shes still awesome. Hardly any problems.
@@MidnightCalico Same with my 05!
@@Handiman544 when i went to the car dealer on 2011 my family reminded me not to get kia, a dirty kia is the first suv a saw on the gate, i said will not get a suv kia, my 8k budget out of the door got me ended up with the 2005 kia suv i saw on the gate. Im still driving it with a 240k + mileage on it. 😁
Bought a 2006 kia sorento brand new.never had any issues with it ever.still have it today.would definitely buy another kia
I got a Toyota Highlander 2002 and I got 210,000 miles on it and still running like a dream. Love my Highlander