I feel the same way. Even if I hadn't of gotten this car to start a business, it's one of the best built cars I've ever owned (and that number isn't small!) lol.
Long-term Ownership -- any regrets?
This isn't a review, just some quick thoughts and assessments of my own particular experience of owning the car so far.
I've had my car since July 2014. I can't believe it's coming to 2 years now.
Well, this is my first car that I've had the pride in calling truly my own and paying for myself. I've had some hand-me-downs but those were just that. After almost 2 years, I always get a pang of regret of not getting something nicer or faster but at the end of the day, people who buy this car did so because of budget restraints or priorities that supersedes irrational decision making. I always see nicer cars and think, may be I should trade it in and get it because I'll be happier with that then this. The reality is, that kind of thinking isn't just constrained to cars; it's almost everything in our lives so we should just find contentment with what we have in life, be it our job, our partners, or our cars because there will always be something better no matter where you are in this game of life but I'm digressing.
The car isn't perfect but it has a lot going for it; with a mixture of useable performance coupled with utility and sensible looks. I chose black but my choice was grey metallic but my 'gotta have it' impatience got the better of me and took the first 6 speed they had available. We had some mild weather rain yesterday followed by freezing weather which caused my wipers to freeze. I turned on the defrosters with the de-icer and 5-8 minutes later, I was off. My other cars never had this. Thank you, Kia for giving us such luxurious options for not so much money! lol
Just wished it had AWD
I've had my car since July 2014. I can't believe it's coming to 2 years now.
Well, this is my first car that I've had the pride in calling truly my own and paying for myself. I've had some hand-me-downs but those were just that. After almost 2 years, I always get a pang of regret of not getting something nicer or faster but at the end of the day, people who buy this car did so because of budget restraints or priorities that supersedes irrational decision making. I always see nicer cars and think, may be I should trade it in and get it because I'll be happier with that then this. The reality is, that kind of thinking isn't just constrained to cars; it's almost everything in our lives so we should just find contentment with what we have in life, be it our job, our partners, or our cars because there will always be something better no matter where you are in this game of life but I'm digressing.
The car isn't perfect but it has a lot going for it; with a mixture of useable performance coupled with utility and sensible looks. I chose black but my choice was grey metallic but my 'gotta have it' impatience got the better of me and took the first 6 speed they had available. We had some mild weather rain yesterday followed by freezing weather which caused my wipers to freeze. I turned on the defrosters with the de-icer and 5-8 minutes later, I was off. My other cars never had this. Thank you, Kia for giving us such luxurious options for not so much money! lol
Just wished it had AWD
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Knock on wood, car is still holding up well. I think I've seen one other F5 SX in my area, not been close enough to see if it's the Lux version or not. I've still yet to see another F5 that's the same color as mine, let alone an SX Lux in the same color.
Regrets? whacking passenger side front wheel about a week before putting on the winter tires. So I now need to get the alloy refinished as it looks nasty. Feel a complete tool doing it, wasn't anything weather related, just end-user related. The only other thing, which isn't a regret per-se, is the shitty support for Navigation updates. Seems to be around CAD$300 per update, and seems to be two updates a year. That's just crazy. I can buy a top of the line TomTom and get lifetime maps for around CAD$300. I don't use the Nav enough to justify the official update, let alone some third party nav solution. Kia Canada basically brushed me off when I complained about the obscene cost of map updates. (don't suppose any friendly dealer types on here who have the latest map info and wanted to share? )
Regrets? whacking passenger side front wheel about a week before putting on the winter tires. So I now need to get the alloy refinished as it looks nasty. Feel a complete tool doing it, wasn't anything weather related, just end-user related. The only other thing, which isn't a regret per-se, is the shitty support for Navigation updates. Seems to be around CAD$300 per update, and seems to be two updates a year. That's just crazy. I can buy a top of the line TomTom and get lifetime maps for around CAD$300. I don't use the Nav enough to justify the official update, let alone some third party nav solution. Kia Canada basically brushed me off when I complained about the obscene cost of map updates. (don't suppose any friendly dealer types on here who have the latest map info and wanted to share?
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Had my Racing red 2014 SX Koupe Luxury loaded with Navi since Jan 2 2016. Bought used from Edmonton Porsche Dealer with 11000 Kilometers.
Now @ 13300km no regrets so far except the 2 doors are a pain in the a_ _. This is my 2nd Kia & my wife also has a 2015 Soul.
Had a 2013 Rio SX sedan that I bought new that I traded for the Koup with 34000 Kilometers after 44 months.
Only paid $4500 difference & got a steal of a deal as I have over 2 years more warranty too.
I liked the Rio a lot but hated the ride & road noise.
Forte solved both issues. Really Love this car.
It feels so much more solid than the Rio & with 64 more HP it sure goes.
Kia builds great cars for the $.
I spent 31 years selling new cars ,last 16 with Mercedes-Benz before I retired 5 years ago.
Kia builds a more reliable car for a lot less $ & don't even ask about service & maintenance costs on M-B.
We still have a 1992 500SL that we have owned for 7 years which we will never sell.
Built back in the day when M-B was built & engineered regardless of cost instead of to a price point.
M-B are hit & miss for quality today.
Now @ 13300km no regrets so far except the 2 doors are a pain in the a_ _
. This is my 2nd Kia & my wife also has a 2015 Soul.Had a 2013 Rio SX sedan that I bought new that I traded for the Koup with 34000 Kilometers after 44 months.
Only paid $4500 difference & got a steal of a deal as I have over 2 years more warranty too.
I liked the Rio a lot but hated the ride & road noise.
Forte solved both issues. Really Love this car
. It feels so much more solid than the Rio & with 64 more HP it sure goes.
Kia builds great cars for the $.
I spent 31 years selling new cars ,last 16 with Mercedes-Benz before I retired 5 years ago.
Kia builds a more reliable car for a lot less $ & don't even ask about service & maintenance costs on M-B.
We still have a 1992 500SL that we have owned for 7 years which we will never sell.
Built back in the day when M-B was built & engineered regardless of cost instead of to a price point.
M-B are hit & miss for quality today.
thought about this after the fact bra
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