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Posted: 3/27/2017 10:24:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: swingset]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By whiskerz:
Are there any customers out there with over 300,000 miles on there cars without major components failing ? My daughter has the same year/model and hers is 200k and runs like a top. Only thing I've ever done to hers is 02 sensors and replaced one radiator hose. |
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Posted: 3/27/2017 10:44:12 PM EDT
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My daughter has a sportage and it is comfortable and well designed. She has 80k and no problems. I do a little work on it and it is designed well. Unlike fords and chevies that look thrown together under the hood. Worked on my mother in laws Fusion. The alternator was buried and it had a huge plastic scoop that went from radiator, across top of engine and down firewall to alternator. They eventually did away with the piece in later models because it was picking up heat off radiator. I have always heard that japans automotive industry gets the best engineers while Americans tend to move toward energy, Nasa etc.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 9:01:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By scorpion12:
Op thanks. You were right, it was the button with the pic of the face eating bacon to get the nav system to talk. We tried it the other day and it worked... problem is the car must speak Korean because it didn't understand the words coming out of my mouth. Short pauses in between each word also seems to help the system |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 9:06:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CoolioDot223:
What the fuck is wrong with the 2.4 gdi blowing rods? |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 10:54:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hollands1:
My daughter has a sportage and it is comfortable and well designed. She has 80k and no problems. I do a little work on it and it is designed well. Unlike fords and chevies that look thrown together under the hood. Worked on my mother in laws Fusion. The alternator was buried and it had a huge plastic scoop that went from radiator, across top of engine and down firewall to alternator. They eventually did away with the piece in later models because it was picking up heat off radiator. I have always heard that japans automotive industry gets the best engineers while Americans tend to move toward energy, Nasa etc. |
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Posted: 3/28/2017 12:57:27 PM EDT
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Updated OP
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Posted: 3/28/2017 1:54:29 PM EDT
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Aside from your edit in the OP, anything else I should look for on a '11 Sorento v6 FWD? 85k miles--had the door worked on this summer and was covered under a recall, and we've had the fuel door button replaced.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 4:33:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By the444shooter:
Aside from your edit in the OP, anything else I should look for on a '11 Sorento v6 FWD? 85k miles--had the door worked on this summer and was covered under a recall, and we've had the fuel door button replaced. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 9:32:39 AM EDT
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What kind of deals are usually had off of sticker prices ok Kias?
Are they like Ford/Chevy/Dodge where you really have to shop them around and can usually find significant reductions off of sticker price? Or are they more in the camp of Toyota or Honda where you pay sticker or real close to that? |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 9:36:52 AM EDT
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I'm late to this thread but awhile back I picked up a 2015 Optima for a daily driver and it's an awesome vehicle. No complaints.
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Posted: 3/29/2017 11:06:09 AM EDT
[Last Edit: LittlePony]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gogetumnow:
What kind of deals are usually had off of sticker prices ok Kias? Are they like Ford/Chevy/Dodge where you really have to shop them around and can usually find significant reductions off of sticker price? Or are they more in the camp of Toyota or Honda where you pay sticker or real close to that? I got my certified Kia Soul for about 1500 off but then again I work here |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 11:06:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rogueboss:
I'm late to this thread but awhile back I picked up a 2015 Optima for a daily driver and it's an awesome vehicle. No complaints. 
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Posted: 3/29/2017 11:54:49 AM EDT
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LP, my Da picked up his Soul yesterday. So 2 Kias in a week. You're quite the brand ambassador.
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Posted: 3/29/2017 1:19:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LittlePony]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
LP, my Da picked up his Soul yesterday. So 2 Kias in a week. You're quite the brand ambassador.
O and make sure he knows that he is knows that Kia is Korean and not Japanese one of my little pet peeve hot buttons 
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Posted: 3/29/2017 1:30:36 PM EDT
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His godson is Japanese. He knows the difference.
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Posted: 3/29/2017 2:32:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
His godson is Japanese. He knows the difference. By the way what's the deal when your avatar? |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 2:39:20 PM EDT
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I was really bored in Kuwait, and designed an AR stock built out of Legos. By version 8, it was strong enough to hold up to 24 rounds of 12 ga 3" 00 buck and mortaring. I was working towards a thumbhole stock and a lower built of plastic bricks, but the Hera Arms thumbhole and AR trigger jigs have given me a shortcut.
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Posted: 3/29/2017 3:24:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
I was really bored in Kuwait, and designed an AR stock built out of Legos. By version 8, it was strong enough to hold up to 24 rounds of 12 ga 3" 00 buck and mortaring. I was working towards a thumbhole stock and a lower built of plastic bricks, but the Hera Arms thumbhole and AR trigger jigs have given me a shortcut. |
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Posted: 3/29/2017 11:34:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/30/2017 6:57:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By backbencher:
This isn't crazy, it's just bad Dremeling: http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/84655/20170312-231308-164754.JPG I call it a Lyndon... 
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Posted: 3/31/2017 2:07:46 PM EDT
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Another day in Kia land
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Posted: 3/31/2017 2:43:38 PM EDT
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Why won't Kia fix my soft paint issue on my 14 optima?
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Posted: 3/31/2017 3:02:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoMoAMMO:
Why won't Kia fix my soft paint issue on my 14 optima? 
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Posted: 3/31/2017 3:06:17 PM EDT
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The paint issue is my only complaint as I love the car, But maybe its just the Asian paint as my Xterra ha soft paint too!!!
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Posted: 3/31/2017 3:24:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NoMoAMMO:
The paint issue is my only complaint as I love the car, But maybe its just the Asian paint as my Xterra ha soft paint too!!! |
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Posted: 4/3/2017 9:50:24 AM EDT
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Another day in Kia land
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Posted: 4/3/2017 9:16:53 PM EDT
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We recieved a recall notice for "driveshaft hub nuts" on our 2014 soul today
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Posted: 4/4/2017 12:31:46 PM EDT
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Done 6 of them so far, never seen a New Soul have any problems involving Axels
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Posted: 4/7/2017 12:46:24 PM EDT
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My daughter is reporting her 2010 soul's fuel gauge is staying on Full then rapidly going to half then empty in a short time.
It's away at college so it could be 100 miles on full then a normal level change to empty. |
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Posted: 4/7/2017 1:58:44 PM EDT
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Someone siphoning her gas?
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Posted: 4/7/2017 5:01:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: doc_Zox]
[#31]
i suggested that as a possibility
the soul has a cable latched gas fill cover that could be jimmied
She will start resetting her trip odometer and calculating her mpg at every fill it's possible she has a faulty sender |
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Posted: 4/7/2017 5:18:12 PM EDT
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Love my 2015 Sedona. One thing I was wondering about is the need for "Top Tier Gas". I've been sticking Mobil but there are a lot of Irving stations near me. Is this worth it to be careful about? Last two cars we traded in were 13 and 11 years old and would hope I could do the same with this.
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Posted: 4/8/2017 1:54:49 PM EDT
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Are you ready for the recall?
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Posted: 4/8/2017 2:51:53 PM EDT
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whats up with those 1.4 million or so kias recalled for motor issues? "left over" metal in the engine from manufacturing gets caught in the bearings or something like that... doesnt effect my 15 sedona,,, but the 13 sorento we used to have it affects.
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Posted: 4/8/2017 3:06:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By army11b:
whats up with those 1.4 million or so kias recalled for motor issues? "left over" metal in the engine from manufacturing gets caught in the bearings or something like that... doesnt effect my 15 sedona,,, but the 13 sorento we used to have it affects. Affects kia and hyundai. Whats up with that? |
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Posted: 4/8/2017 3:28:33 PM EDT
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I got a voluntary service campaign letter to change out my drive shaft hub nuts.
What's up with that? |
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Posted: 4/8/2017 6:49:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tyman]
[#37]
lmfao recall
"hey guiz, buy a Kia!" "1.2 mil cars recalled" "shit, still buy a Kia!" 
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Posted: 4/8/2017 6:56:06 PM EDT
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from what I see most news places say 1.2 million. But at least they are recalling it and fixing it if it needs it.
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Posted: 4/8/2017 11:14:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: doc_Zox]
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The automakers said a defect in cars and sports utility vehicles may lead to stalled engines and an increased risk of crashes. South Korea’s transport ministry said Friday that metal debris in crankshafts could result in engine damage and the loss of motive power, according to Reuters.The list of vehicles to be recalled in the U.S. includes:
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Posted: 4/8/2017 11:17:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doc_Zox:
The automakers said a defect in cars and sports utility vehicles may lead to stalled engines and an increased risk of crashes. South Korea’s transport ministry said Friday that metal debris in crankshafts could result in engine damage and the loss of motive power, according to Reuters.The list of vehicles to be recalled in the U.S. includes:
wait....... 
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Posted: 4/11/2017 9:59:06 AM EDT
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After dealing with a bad case of salmonella I'm finally back in Kia land
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Posted: 4/11/2017 10:02:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By doc_Zox:
i suggested that as a possibility the soul has a cable latched gas fill cover that could be jimmied
She will start resetting her trip odometer and calculating her mpg at every fill it's possible she has a faulty sender |
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Posted: 4/11/2017 10:06:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tyman:
BUY AMURKA, WOO! wait....... |
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Posted: 4/11/2017 5:26:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LittlePony:
Ugh, God danm it Alabama, first air pockets in connecting rods, now this? Wtf, just make all the engines in korea already if they can't get their act together. |
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Posted: 4/12/2017 8:46:53 AM EDT
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so one wonders who or what on the assembly line was anoiting engine builds with extra crispy shavings?
heres what I found: During machining of the engine crankshaft and crankpins, metal shavings may have been left within the crankshaft oil passages, and the crankpins themselves may be too rough on the edges. As a result, oil may be blocked and cause the connecting rod bearings to wear, which would then cause them to fail and seize the whole engine. |
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Posted: 4/12/2017 9:03:00 AM EDT
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We just traded our 15 Sportage for a 17 Primo Package Soul. Other than LOF's, anything I should do right off the bat?
How is the Kia add on Remote Start? Reliable? Good range? Thanks! |
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Posted: 4/12/2017 9:11:33 AM EDT
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I have a 2012 KIA Soul as my EDD and I really like it. Other than doing the scheduled maintenance things it's been 100%.
I've not had a bit of trouble with it. |
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Posted: 4/12/2017 9:35:13 AM EDT
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I'm only driving my 2012 Soul 2.0 about 5k miles a year. And getting oil changes every 5k. Mostly long enough drives to get the car thoroughly warmed up. 20 to 30 minutes. After 5.5 years I've got about 27k miles on it. Garaged and keep the tank full(ish).
Since I'm driving less than average should I perform any service item ahead of the mileage schedule like changing the transmission fluid at 30k (6 years) instead of 60k? Anything else based on time instead of miles? PS - at about 20k I had a sidewall puncture in one of the oem Nexen's. I thought they were lacking in wet traction, harsh and noisy. Replaced all 4 with Michelin Defenders. Noticeable improvement in wet and dry traction. Much quieter and better ride. |
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Posted: 4/12/2017 9:58:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MATTINFAIRBORN:
I'm only driving my 2012 Soul 2.0 about 5k miles a year. And getting oil changes every 5k. Mostly long enough drives to get the car thoroughly warmed up. 20 to 30 minutes. After 5.5 years I've got about 27k miles on it. Garaged and keep the tank full(ish). Since I'm driving less than average should I perform any service item ahead of the mileage schedule like changing the transmission fluid at 30k (6 years) instead of 60k? Anything else based on time instead of miles? PS - at about 20k I had a sidewall puncture in one of the oem Nexen's. I thought they were lacking in wet traction, harsh and noisy. Replaced all 4 with Michelin Defenders. Noticeable improvement in wet and dry traction. Much quieter and better ride. |
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Posted: 4/12/2017 9:59:41 AM EDT
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If they're such great cars, why are their resale values so putrid?
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