Anonymous
11/21/2021 12:55
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Calling it a Telly. Just no.
Im lazy. Sorry not sorry.
So you say it out loud when talking about it too, you’re “that guy”. Wow
Anonymous
11/20/2021 22:45
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
Anonymous wrote:Calling it a Telly. Just no.
Im lazy. Sorry not sorry.
Anonymous
11/20/2021 19:01
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
Calling it a Telly. Just no.
Anonymous
11/20/2021 18:58
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We’re in the car market for a 3 row, non-ginormous suv for the first time in a decade. We tried the pilot (meh) and the Highlander (tight in the back but lovely) but we keep reading about how awesome the Kia Telluride is. Back in the day kias we’re lower quality/reliability than the Toyota/Honda’s. Is that no longer the case? And if you have a Telluride, what makes it so great in your opinion? Would love to get opinions and suggestions about the Telluride or other cars with a 3rd row that people love.
Tia!
So excited, I’m getting my Telluride on Monday after a three month wait. (I was finally able to get it at MSRP!)
I’m going from a Mercedes GLS to the Telluride. My Mercedes died and as much as I loved the brand and luxury, I was tired of paying for premium gas and $200 oil changes.
Test drove the Telluride in August 2020 because I happed to read the write up regarding it being Motor Trend’s 2020 Car of the Year and then started seeing all of theses YouTube videos with folks fawning all over them. Test drive it again January 2021 when the Benz finally really died and was ready to buy. Unbeknownst to me the Telluride became the hottest SUV on the market and ever dealership in the DMV was selling at 5k to 12k over msrp (looking at you King Kia and Ourisman Kia Chantilly)!
Anyway about the vehicle, Dulles Kia let me keep one for a week to help me decide (did not buy from them), here’s what I like:
1. The third roll is very roomy. My 6ft nephew said it was very comfortable and was easy to get in and out of.
2. Kia Warranty 10yr/100,000 miles (3yr//30,000 for electronics).
3. Love all the safety features. Please google this for more info.
4. Just loved the way it drove!
Cons: No wireless Apple/Android car play. Doors don’t auto lock when walk away. For the 2022, don’t like the new Kia emblem.
I mean it doesn’t drive like a Mercedes and I didn’t expect it to, but I felt incredibly safe and it had a heftiness to it that felt light at the same time. Being transparent I am getting the highest trim level. I’m a reluctant fan. My dead Mercedes is still sitting in my driveway
I drive a GLS63 and I could never downgrade to a Kia.
Hey OP, have you thought about the Atlas? If I had to downgrade that's the only thing I'd consider.
Anonymous
11/20/2021 18:54
Subject: Re:Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
We wanted a palisade third row and didn’t want to pay over msrp so kept looking. Almost got another pilot but on a whim tried the Subaru Ascent. Really like it…another option out there
Anonymous
11/20/2021 17:42
Subject: Re:Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
Anonymous wrote:Wow to the PP who went from a Mercedes®️ > to a KIA. 🧐
Don’t forget, she left the dead Mercedes in her driveway lest her neighbors forget she’s wealthy. 🙄
Anonymous
11/20/2021 17:41
Subject: Re:Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
And people wonder why our planet is on fire.
Everyone we know thinks they now need a third row SUV and many have already bought them.
Not a single person clamoring for one that we know has more than 2 kids and most of these cars are used for mom/dad commuting by themselves to work.
I've got 2 highly programmed (and tall) teens and we often carpool too and we've had zero issues getting by with a mid size car.
But hey there is a reason car companies spend billions on ads every year in the US.
Everyone we know thinks they now need a third row SUV and many have already bought them.
Not a single person clamoring for one that we know has more than 2 kids and most of these cars are used for mom/dad commuting by themselves to work.
I've got 2 highly programmed (and tall) teens and we often carpool too and we've had zero issues getting by with a mid size car.
But hey there is a reason car companies spend billions on ads every year in the US.
Anonymous
11/20/2021 17:34
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
Reviving this thread.....
'14 MDX is coming up on 110k and am starting to look and test drove a Telluride SX-P today. TBH, if I could drive it off the lot tomorrow for MSRP, I'd do it. But as PPs have mentioned, dealers are looking for 5-10k above MSRP, which I just can't justify, especially since it puts the Telluride in the same $$ neighborhood as the MDX.
I didn't think the Telly felt quite as solid as my MDX, but otherwise I loved it. Loads of tech and I like the Telly's look. One concern is the infotainment screen. I'm 6'3 and felt like the screen was kinda low for me, giving a tough viewing angle due to glare. For all the kvetching about the old MDX's dual screen, it was the perfect viewing angle.
I'm not in a huge rush, as the MDX has plenty of life left in it, so I'll probably test drive both a little more and then make a call before the first of the year (and see if KIA catches up production to demand, which could bring prices closer to MSRP). Worse comes to worse, and I decide on the KIA, I may just order at MSRP from Parsons and wait it out into the spring/summer.
'14 MDX is coming up on 110k and am starting to look and test drove a Telluride SX-P today. TBH, if I could drive it off the lot tomorrow for MSRP, I'd do it. But as PPs have mentioned, dealers are looking for 5-10k above MSRP, which I just can't justify, especially since it puts the Telluride in the same $$ neighborhood as the MDX.
I didn't think the Telly felt quite as solid as my MDX, but otherwise I loved it. Loads of tech and I like the Telly's look. One concern is the infotainment screen. I'm 6'3 and felt like the screen was kinda low for me, giving a tough viewing angle due to glare. For all the kvetching about the old MDX's dual screen, it was the perfect viewing angle.
I'm not in a huge rush, as the MDX has plenty of life left in it, so I'll probably test drive both a little more and then make a call before the first of the year (and see if KIA catches up production to demand, which could bring prices closer to MSRP). Worse comes to worse, and I decide on the KIA, I may just order at MSRP from Parsons and wait it out into the spring/summer.
Anonymous
07/08/2021 17:28
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We just looked at a ton of 3 row cars. Didn’t like the Teluride because it seemed cheap and uncomfortable.
This was my impression too!!! I don’t get the Kia craze.
Did you try the Sx (top trim). That's where the value comes in
Anonymous
07/08/2021 12:43
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
I tried the telluride and didn’t think it was anything special. Stuck with a Honda Odyssey, which is also nothing special, but definitely holds more stuff and people comfortably.
Anonymous
07/08/2021 11:47
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
Anonymous wrote:We just looked at a ton of 3 row cars. Didn’t like the Teluride because it seemed cheap and uncomfortable.
This was my impression too!!! I don’t get the Kia craze.
Anonymous
07/08/2021 06:20
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
Telluride owner here and the PP summed up the process you will need to go through (joining the forum, finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP, etc).
I also drove the Palisade and would have gotten that if the Telluride didn't come through. The cx9 is also great. I think you have a lot of good options in that class. I'm very happy with the Telluride though (came from a highlander)
I also drove the Palisade and would have gotten that if the Telluride didn't come through. The cx9 is also great. I think you have a lot of good options in that class. I'm very happy with the Telluride though (came from a highlander)
Anonymous
07/07/2021 09:49
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
I did not love the Telluride as much as some of the reviews out there. Like one of the PPs, I found it a little, just, not "solid" feeling when I drove it. Like it felt a little cheap to me in the driving experience.
Ended up with an Explorer which I unexpectedly loved after swearing off Fords 15 years ago.
Ended up with an Explorer which I unexpectedly loved after swearing off Fords 15 years ago.
Anonymous
07/05/2021 23:40
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
Op here. Thank you all for chiming in! We’ve tried the atlas, pilot, highlander too- but so far our big winner is the Mazda CX-9. Doesn’t drive like an suv at all and has the right amount- but not too much- room. We’re stepping down in size from the odyssey because we don’t need as much anymore and care more about the ride.
Has anyone tried the palisade? That’s the only other on my todo list. But it too may be too big.
Has anyone tried the palisade? That’s the only other on my todo list. But it too may be too big.
Anonymous
07/05/2021 22:52
Subject: Kia Telluride? Talk to me Goose.
We just looked at a ton of 3 row cars. Didn’t like the Teluride because it seemed cheap and uncomfortable.