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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]KIA cars are still cheaper than Honda + Toyota and for one reason ONLY.

Because you always get what you pay for.

Ask a mechanic what he thinks of KIA vehicles vs. Honda & Toyota vehicles to get an accurate opinion from someone w/experience.[/quote]

I’m sure a mechanic wouldn’t say it wasn’t a bad car.[/quote]

A good one would[/quote]

I think I'm a pretty good mechanic. ASE seems to think so, anyway.

I like the Kias and Hyundais. No issues with either of them. And the reality of manufacturing today, is that all automakers use essentially the same design process, engineering, technology, and facilities, so basically all cars are about at the same standard. This isn't like the automotive industry of the 80's, where some companies were more advanced than others. It's all pretty similar now.

The biggest differences are with software in the TC/VSC systems, other proprietary ECU/emissions stuff, and whether the car is assembled in a way that makes servicing maintenance items easier or more difficult. All automobiles today are assembled from pre assembled components that all come together for final assembly on an automated line, and aren't really designed with ease of maintenance in mind, but efficiency of manufacturing instead. And you couldn't have that as an industry standard process if vehicles still needed the same level of maintenance as they did 30 years ago.

newer European cars are typically a nightmare to do maintenance on, with some exceptions. I'd never personally own a BMW 7 series for any reason, but I like that so many people do! Asian cars are so-so for ease of repair, although Nissan seems to have persistent issues with fuel injection and engine management in Infinity cars. American cars run the gamut. Jeep has in my experience been the easiest to work on, but is known for electrical component problems, Ford and GM are ok, but I hate GM interiors and Ford engines. And new diesel pick up trucks are uniformly all expensive garbage now, thanks to emissions equipment. But again I'm glad so many people have them!

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