I just bought a KIA (but not the Telluride, it's too big). I bought it because it's a luxurious car at a standard price. It was really important to me with young children to have as many safety features as possible and updated electronics (I'm coming from a car that was so old that it didn't even have a rear view camera). I was able to get everything I wanted and then some far below what a comparable Toyota or Honda would have cost me.

Anonymous wrote:I actually had a conversation with the car guy who was fixing my Ford, which is getting towards its end of life. I asked him which car he would get if his aim was to get something that was pretty trouble free and his answers were Volkswagen and Honda CRV hybrid. He said the other Hondas have become more junk. And he said don’t get Toyotas or Lexus anymore they’re all junk too.

The key is finding a JVIN or at least Japanese power train (Honda hybrids have Japanese engines)

Who is spamming DCUM with Kia advertising?

It's a Kia. It's... fine, but nothing to brag about

It's very plastic.

Because Kia offers an amazing warranty - 10 year/100k miles. Name another brand with something that solid. Kia is now a very good brand for the price. It's not the flaky Korean brand from 20 years ago. They did a ton of work to improve the quality and reputation of their brand. The Telluride is a great buy for the price. I remember during the pandemic when demand exploded and used Tellurides went for higher prices than when they were brought for new. Kids are also not as expensive to fix as luxury brands like Mercedes, BMW, etc. People who are affluent tend to be good with money. They look at value for what theyre spending on. The Telluride is good value for the dollar.

RAV 4 htbrid

This is a really unremarkable era for vehicles. Not just sedans, which all look the same, but also SUVs. You really can't tell the difference between a Kia or a Honda or a Porsche or an Acura or a BMW or even a Lamborghini Urus. It's all blah everywhere. The only cars turning my head these days are old station wagons, and I wish they would come back.

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Anonymous wrote:They are 50k! Why is it surprising that rich people would have them?

Sadly that’s a typical price for a non-luxury SUV of that size, and even a minivan, these days

They start in the 30’s. The highest trim level is low 50’s.

Anonymous wrote:They are 50k! Why is it surprising that rich people would have them?

Sadly that’s a typical price for a non-luxury SUV of that size, and even a minivan, these days

Anonymous wrote:I actually had a conversation with the car guy who was fixing my Ford, which is getting towards its end of life. I asked him which car he would get if his aim was to get something that was pretty trouble free and his answers were Volkswagen and Honda CRV hybrid. He said the other Hondas have become more junk. And he said don’t get Toyotas or Lexus anymore they’re all junk too.

Volkswagen, really? The car guy's interests aren't entirely aligned with yours.

I am old enough to remember the days when banks didn’t want to finance three brands of vehicles:
• Daewoo
• Hyundai
• KIA

Hyundai used to be popular due to their previous 10 yr full warranties.

I personally prefer Hondas since they breakdown a lot less than their American counterparts.
They have a great resell value where Hyundai and Kia vehicles do not resell very well.

They are 50k! Why is it surprising that rich people would have them?

Nothing outsells the F-150. I will never own one, but it has been the top seller in the US for many decades now.

I actually had a conversation with the car guy who was fixing my Ford, which is getting towards its end of life. I asked him which car he would get if his aim was to get something that was pretty trouble free and his answers were Volkswagen and Honda CRV hybrid. He said the other Hondas have become more junk. And he said don’t get Toyotas or Lexus anymore they’re all junk too.

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Anonymous wrote:I keep seeing this car everywhere and I am really interested in it. Never thought I would say that about a Kia.

I have to concur this - - I myself see this vehicle often (as well as other Kias) which have made me confused since I always thought of Kias as kinda low-end cars.

But I am seeing a lot more of them then say…even five yrs ago.

I notice the newer vehicles now have a modern, sleek design which may be why they are becoming more popular w/motorists.

Could the sleek new design as well as the newer KIA emblem be simply lipstick 💄 on a pig or do you think these cars are now built better, than say a Honda or a Toyota even??

We’ve had one for close to 4 years; always had Hondas before. It’s a fantastic car; comfortable, rides well, very attractive and roomy. Reasonably peppy when accelerating as well. Time will tell if it’s as reliable as a Honda (my guess is no), but it’s been completely trouble free for over 60k.