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lihtox ([personal profile] lihtox) wrote2007-05-02 03:50 pm

Quick question

When I say "Kia" (the car company), what comes to mind?

a) crappy car company, run away, run away!
b) cheap cars but OK
c) awesome car company!
d) What's a "Kia"?

I don't have a good sense as to their reputation.

[identity profile] kmunson779.livejournal.com 2007-05-02 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
This year's Consumer Reports says (for Hyundai/Kia):

Avg. test score (out of 100): 66 (Honda got 78, BMW & Mercedes 77, Ford 64, GM 57 for comparison)
Tested vehicles recommended: 42% (Honda got 100%, Mercedes 0%, Ford 54%, GM 36%)

"Affordable, well-equipped vehicles with a long warranty. Reliability is decent and improving. Highs: Controls, ride, standard safety equipment, fit and finish, long warranty. Lows: Agility, fuel economy, acceleration."

CR says to avoid the Sedona (except the '06 model). It gives generally poor verdicts for used Kia models, except the '06 Sedona.