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Re:2004 & 2006 Amanti battery draining (See # 1359 & 1362)
Thanks colloquor for the suggestions. They're worth trying, because Kia is giving me nothing! I'll pass on my findings. Re: timing belt change (#1363) - my manual also states 30 K, but when I checked with the service manager (because that seemed awfully low to me), he said that was erroneous. It is 60 K.
Kia Amanti Engine Issues
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Re: 2004 Amanti engine dying [gdhayden]
I had a similar problem with my 2005. I had it in to the Kia dealership several times, but they couldn't figure it out. I finally took it to a trusted repair shop and they replaced the fuel pump. That was a year and a half ago and I haven't had the problem since. They also advised me to run a higher octane gas. Hope this helps you.
Kia Amanti 2006 and earlier
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2004 Kia Amanti radio short
the radio was making strange noises through the speakers even when it was turned off. The speakers had been silent for a long time, now the radio turns on sometimes and then fades. Any thoughts?
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Re:2004 & 2006 Amanti battery draining (see # 1359)
Dealership unable to find anything wrong. Referred problem to Kia. Service Manager said he has not seen any TSB re: problem, but thought he had read somewhere about Amantis with the "Infinity Sound System" having such a problem. Essentially, my reading 'between the lines' indicates nothing is going to be done by Kia. This summer, I'll get rid of the car unless Kia contacts me before then with a solution. Nice ... Read More
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Why 2004/2205 Kia Amanti Is Not recalled For Acceleration Issues??
I have a 2005 Kia Amanti which has had 4 Throttle Body Assembly replacements so far. I found literally over a hundred online complaints by other owners with the same acceleration issues reoccuring with low mileage and higher mileage on their new Amanti's in 2004/2005{surging, no acceleration, car goes 10MPH, accidents, and near accidents, etc. It is a nightmare driving this car when this problem reappears. Imagine suddenly having almost no ... Read More
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Re: 2004 and 2006 Amanti battery draining [vanpj]
I agree with you regarding KIA. They have never officially admitted there was a problem, and just turned customers away with a standard line 'we cannot duplicate the problem'. In doing so, they showed no interest in the safety of consumers purchasing their cars, OR the consumers that would be endangered, when the problem happened during driving. They wanted to insure primarily that the ratings for the Amanti remained pristine, as ... Read More
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Re: 2004 and 2006 Amanti battery draining [hhmmartin]
I contacted the NTSA back in 2006 about the lag/lurch problem of our Amanti and it seemed to fall on deaf ears. Kia stonewalled the problem and doesn't seem that anyone has been able to get them to even acknowledge the problem. I unloaded my Amanti (AT GREAT EXPENSE) in January 2007 and bought a Honda. Never again will we own any Hyundai/Kia product, I don't care what kind of rave ... Read More
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Re: 2004 and 2006 Amanti battery draining
The Kia dealership checked the power amp and found its draw within normal specs, thus, that's apparently not causing my problem. Interestingly, the dealership has had no response from Kia to its January 7th inquiry as to what else may be causing it. That does not speak well for Hyundai/Kia attending to customer complaints. Right now, it looks like I'll be getting rid of this car in the near future, and ... Read More
Kia Amanti dangerous loss of power issues
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Re: Kia Amanti dangerous loss of power issues [freddy10]
I totally understand you because today I went used car dealer shop, see 2004 KIA amanti and felt that what you are talking about. It was true that car just got so hot although car ran in 5minute for test drive. So I had complained about it but dealer said that it is just a common happening and that hot airs are coming from the hood and it is very natural ... Read More
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Kia Amanti dangerous loss of power issues
I have a 2004 kia amanti that loses power when it gets hot out or after driving 30 miles and the car gets hot. It is extremely dangerous and I have brought it to the dealer several times and they keep on releasing it fixed. It is under warranty and I believe Kia does not want to pay the money to fix it and is trying to fix it temporary until ... Read More
Kia Amanti 2006 and earlier
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Re: amanti 2004 battery drained [magmax]
are you still having this problem with your car? My car has drained the battery serveral times. each time it shorts out the trip computer. Twice Kia said you repaired and twice thy replaced the trip computer. since the first time the following have also shorted out and had to be replaced: the mirrors, air bag sensor, radio, seat controls, and the heaters for the seats. Is anyone else having this ... Read More
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Re: 05 Amanti [jamie5455]
I am having the sam exact problem with my 2004 kia amanti! I have almost had an accident 5 times. I have barely submitted complaint to BBB.. My car has 33k miles & is under warranty.. the kia dealership mechanic said its a common problem with KIA AMANTIs.. he claims it has something to do with the gas overheating.. appapently there is a different mechanism for every other kia except the ... Read More
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Re: 05 Amanti [vanpj]
I am having the sam exact problem with my 2004 kia amanti! I have almost had an accident 5 times. I have barely submitted complaint to BBB.. My car has 33k miles & is under warranty.. the kia dealership mechanic said its a common problem with KIA AMANTIs.. he claims it has something to do with the gas overheating.. appapently there is a different mechanism for every other kia except the ... Read More
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Re: 05 Amanti [ppborceb]
I am having the sam exact problem with my 2004 kia amanti! I have almost had an accident 5 times. I have barely submitted complaint to BBB.. My car has 33k miles & is under warranty.. the kia dealership mechanic said its a common problem with KIA AMANTIs.. he claims it has something to do with the gas overheating.. appapently there is a different mechanism for every other kia except the ... Read More
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Re: Problem with Airbags [amanticrazy]
Same problem with my 2004 Amanti. Airbag light remained on after start up. The dealership technician replaced the battery and cleared the computer codes and it appears the problem was corrected. My battery did not appear o be getting weak as all other electrical systems and indicators were operating OK including cold weather statr-up. Perhaps KIA needs to put out a bulletin on this problem as it took the technician about ... Read More
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Re: 05 Amanti [ppborceb]
One last thing. This 'reprogramming' appears to have resolved the following items for me: Sudden acceleration (jack rabbiting) of vehicle when pressing on gas pedal; no acceleration when pressing on gas pedal. Also, my vehicle is a 2005, I do not know if the TSB for my vehicle also applies to 2006 models. However, I had 'heard' that there were no real changes between the 2005 & 2006 models, but this ... Read More
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Re: 2005 kia amanti [eskan]
sign me up,, I am getting 11.5 mpg.. mostly city driving.. 2004 amanti,, 18000 miles.. nice car.. milage sucks..
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amanti 2004 battery drained
I left my Kia Amanti outside for 3 hours and when I came back the battery had to be jumped. What would cause the battery to drain...I do not think I left the lights on....I have 28,000 miles and never had this problem before. Should I take it in to the dealer tomorrow even if it starts ok..please advice.
2007 Kia Amanti
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Re: 2007 Kia Amanti [magmax]
MagMax, could you give me the links to the other pictures? I've been searching daily and I can't find any. I wrote to Kia earlier today asking if Amanti will look like the '07 Opirus and when can I expect it at my dealer, as I'll be ready to trade, but I've not received an answer yet. Mine is a 2004, garage kept with only 9,577 miles on it. Just got ... Read More
Kia Amanti 2006 and earlier
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Nickelodeon and Kia
While I highly doubt it, has anyone here ever seen the old Nickelodeon show Rocket Power? It was about 4 kids living in a surf town in SoCal. What does this have to do with anything? This show, or at least the episode which I will be talking about concerns the Kia Amanti. In the "Father's Day Off" episode which debuted September 1, 1999, Sam's father is seen driving a red ... Read More
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Re: Now get this -- [billh6]
hello from captain bob we just returned from a 4118 mile trip fort myers to ottawa and round abouts visiting.over the entire trip we got 25.8 mpg that is city and highway ,the constant highway travel we got from 28.9 to 30.1 to a top of 32 mpg.that is not by the computer but exact by pencil and paper ,fuel in galons into mileage driven.the secret to good fuel economy is ... Read More
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captain bob
hello to Billh6 and Tmeyers2 and digitodd we have just returned from a 4118 mile vacation trip in our 2004 AMANTI.it now has 21350 miles with no repairs runs fine on 87 octane even in the Va.Pa.and NY mountains.Our entire trip mileage average for city and highway was 25.5 the best highway trip mileage was a 30.2 and a 32.0 these mileages were using the A/C all the time.I did try ... Read More
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nit picking...
Based on what the dealers are telling you, 2006's will probably to be built around August and shipped stateside by end of -or beginning of the new year. This is pure speculation on my part. I can't wait to see them, though! -And I hope they have some nice new exterior colors, too! On a slightly different subject... I have noticed another minor change between the 2004 & 2005 Amanti's (among ... Read More
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Re: Bill & Amanti sales
I've had and expressed the same frustrations here in Canada and have also contacted the regional and head offices with suggestions for more publicity. And they're working on it. Sales of the Amanti in Canada are running well ahead of their expectations so they must be getting the word out somehow, or maybe, and more likely, it's owners like us who are doing their advertising for me. It's rare that a ... Read More
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Memorial Day Sales
Typical Saturday ads--lots of new cars. I noticed at least one 2006 being advertised already. There were several ads by KIA dealers--one advertised the 2005 Amanti, others didn't show the Amanti at all. The dealer where I bought mine over a year ago now is still advertising the 2004. I'd sure like it if KIA would do more Amanti promotion the way they do the Sorento. (There was a full page ... Read More
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Re: NEW TSB ON 2004 AMANTI STRUTS & BUSHINGS [yorkiemomma]
Hi Barb: The vibration that I experienced is only in the front end and only over badly paved or patched roads. The tires are not the problem. The sound has been described before in this forum: it sounds like a number of tennis balls bouncing up and down. By the way, my Amanti is at the dealer's today, and will be there tomorrow, so they can perform what is required in ... Read More
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Re: Side mirrors [billh6]
Bill H.- Don't buy that line ("2004's from 'around the country'", someone else reported hearing that at another dealership somewhere else in this Kia Amanti forum). As much as I love the car too, they have not been selling well up here (New England), my hunch is the 'sedan' buyers are opting for the base Chrysler 300, a Hyundai, or are waiting for the new Hyundai Sonata and Azera. (At $29K ... Read More
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Re: NEW TSB ON 2004 AMANTI STRUTS & BUSHINGS [tommy555]
Hi - a friend bought a dealer used 2004 Amanti and was very impressed with it except for the front end noise where the struts/suspension was found to be bottoming out (after 6 visits to dealer and threatening with Mass. Lemon Law); dealer finally had to call in District Engineer from Kia and he fixed problem with new package but also found that the bushings were put in upside down snd ... Read More
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Re: NEW TSB ON 2004 AMANTI STRUTS & BUSHINGS [tommy555]
I believe it was post #716 where I mentioned my clunk wasn't fixed with the "new" bushings. I called my dealer today based on your post, Tom, in hopes that Kia was still working to fix this annoying problem. My dealer says there is no new TSB. I then called Kia on their 800# and they were no help either. I'll wait for a few weeks (before calling again) while hoping ... Read More
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LOTS OF 2005s IN AT MY DEALER
Hi again, While at my KIA/Jeep/Subaru dealer today for the strut & bushing replacement that never happened, I strolled the dealer's lot while waiting for a 3,000 mi. servicing. I noticed since my last visit about a month ago that there are now 2005 Amantis on the dealer's lot where there where no 2005s a month ago. They must have 8-10 2005's and just 2 2004s. Tom Central New Jersey
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NEW TSB ON 2004 AMANTI STRUTS & BUSHINGS
Hi folks, I took my 2004 Amanti (4800 mi on it) into the dealer today to have the front struts and bushing replaced on both sides. I had brought it in about a month ago and the service/parts director order the parts. When I got there today the service/parts director showed me a new TSB from KIA indicating that a better (and more long lasting) set of struts and bushings is ... Read More
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Re: purchased '04 New Amanti [jbaril]
We have 4 Kia dealers in the Orlando metro area. I noticed for couple of weeks now that the largest dealer keeps advertising new 2004 Amantis while they advertise 2005's in the other models in the newspaper. I thought they weren't selling here, so I called them pretending I was calling for a friend who is interested in one. They told me they sold all their 2005's, except for one, and ... Read More
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Re: Thinking about buying an Amanti [stockchaser]
My car does the exact same thing coming in and out of the drive way. The higher the speed the louder the knocks. Picked Amanti Up...They have tightened the right and left side per the service order. Is it just coincidence that every service rep repeats we could not duplicate the noise. I thought that was service man slang for "Lady U are crazy" :) If it knocks again since that ... Read More
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Re: Thinking about buying an Amanti [luxurynot]
Sorry about my (seemingly) writing every other message. Ya'all must be getting tired of me. I will try to write less in the future. However, I have another opinion compared to the previous opinion. I would suggest buying a 2004 because you will probably save a bundle. The repair with the sleeve / bushing is a minor one. I and others have mentioned this in many previous messages. I'm at odds ... Read More
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Re: Thinking about buying an Amanti [photocat]
Hi photocat, I would suggest that you purchase a 2005 model Amanti instead of a 2004. The first thing the service men told me when i brought in my 2004 was that there was a miscalculation on the sleeve and bushing length on the 2004 that was corrected on the 2005. As a consumer I would have liked to have known that two weeks before when I purchased the car as ... Read More
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Thinking about buying an Amanti
Hi all! I test drove this car and it seems fabulous... but the car and the company are (apparently) so new that feedback and a proven track record are hard to come by. I'm so glad I found this sight; maybe you all would be willing to help. About the used one I'm looking at: it's a 2004 currently owned by an employee of Kia here in southern California. He says ... Read More
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Knocking Again
I bought my 2004 amanti 02/07 I returned to the dealership 02/25 with the knock.. the squeal and unsteady ride over uneven pavement. The service reps were aware of the problem back in February. I was told that the problem was the bushing and collar apparently KIA informed the dealership before February as my car was never examined...the servicemen diagnosed the problem from my complaint. 3/15 my car was "fixed"...it is ... Read More
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Any inside info on KIA sales strategy for Amanti 2005 in the Tri-state area
Could someone please help me to unravel the mysterious strategy for Amanti 2005 sales (at least, the case in the Tri-state area)? For the whole last three weeks I have been trying in vain to make a straightforward cash purchase of ANY black fully-loaded Amanti: any year. But they just will not sell!!! All dealers I contacted (the primary point of contact is Major KIA in NYC) made humble references to ... Read More
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Re: Sales are strong! [topgear]
Also in the Central Florida area (the Orlando Sentinel Newspaper) there are 4 Kia dealers and the two biggest ones that have ads in the Sat. paper always have 2004 Amantis. I have worried about this myself. At least they are now saying 7 in stock instead of 21. Bill
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Puzzled observation......
Yesterday (Sunday) as I looked at the large ad by one of the Phoenix area's biggest KIA dealers boasting of over 270 new KIAs in stock, I noticed the Amanti was not pictured.....not even mentioned.... So, I wonder why. I know up to now, with 2005 one-fourth over, the only Amanti ads I've actually seen were for "all new" 2004's (that was only last week!)
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FRONT END NOISE
Well, I have read about this frontend noise being like a knock, clunk, tennis ball, etc., and never heard it with my Amanti. I figured because mine was manufactured after that magical April 04 date. I bought mine in Nov. and only have 2400 miles. But then recently over very rough roads, cobblestone roads, where it's uneven I started hearing what sounded like something was lose or hitting against the frame ... Read More
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After finally reading all the posts in this forum AND
figuring out how to not post a blank message :) . . I am posting one of my own. I bought a 2004 Silver with Grey Leather on December 31, 2004. I now have just ober 5K miles on it. I have had a few problems which may be of interest to some of you. I was looking for a new car and just didn't like any body styles that were ... Read More
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Just joined the family.......
Just picked up my new 2004 Amanti yesterday. The decision, for the most part was based on this forum. The car was purchased over the phone so there was not even a test drive. I want to thank everyone who has participated in this forum for steering me into the best car that I have ever driven !! Keep the info coming people....Kia has a winner and we need to tell ... Read More
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Re: Legal issues with 2005 Amanti's?? [mpappas]
mpappas, This is my first post in the Edmund's Forum. I have been researching the Kia Amanti, and came across your post. My Kia dealership in Kennesaw, GA - Town Center Kia - has several 2005 Kia Amanti's on their lot. The majority are 2004's however. I really dig this car - I'm planning on purchasing a new Amanti in a few weeks. Just my opinion however, I think this is ... Read More
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Are Amantis Long for this World?
I think so. However, months ago I became concerned when I didn't see many on the road, advertising on them seemed to suddenly disappear, and the local dealer's inventory was always extremely lean. (Cost them a sale by someone in my office.) Think I earlier posted that someone at the dealership told me Kia was not throwing in the towel. He said the basic problem was lack of adequate production capability ... Read More
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Re: HAS ANY ONE SEEN AN '05? [tommy555]
It's funny you mention about no ads. I'm in Orlando, Fl and I finally saw two Amanti commercials just today during the Today Show. There are 3 Kia dealers in our area, and only once did I see one of them advertise Amanti in the newspaper. I rather doubt Amanti is going by the wayside. They are selling really well without a lot of advertising. Here's a quote from the president ... Read More
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HAS ANY ONE SEEN AN '05?
Hello Fellow Amanti Owners: I just went to my KIA/Jeep/Subaru dealer here in New Jersey for a 3,000 mi. service. They only have 2004 models (two) but no 2005 models. I am concerned since I read that KIA is moving toward more sporty vehicles/designs(for the 24-35 year old set group). I get the feeling the Amanti is only going to be around for less than 5 years. They are never Amantis ... Read More
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Setting the garage door opener
I just bought a used 2004 Amanti today, so am going through the fun of learning the car. Of course, my initial impression of the car is very good. A couple of questions though. Only 1 key was available and the key code was not included. Is it any problem for the Kia dealer to match the vin to the key and make duplicates? My mirror has the three buttons for ... Read More
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Re: KIA Opirus (Amanti) [topgear]
When I started my research on the Amanti I had several long looks at Kia's English language Opirus page, with all of the great photos and all the equipment available on this car, and even downloaded and printed out the brochure. I didn't mind the grille too much but have to admit that I'm glad it was changed for the North American market. I must say that I'd really like to ... Read More
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Re: Hey, STACEYAZ...STILL HERE?? [stockchaser]
You missed me? Garsh.... I'm still here, reading almost every day. Nothing much to contribute lately. I've had the Amanti for not quite 8 months, and am running it at about a 10,000 mile per year rate. Right now it's got just over 6000 miles on it. The car is absolutely filthy right now, begging for a good wash and vacuuming. But everything is running great. I'm always ... Read More
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Here's a nice read about the Kia Amanti
driving experience. Apparently you Amanti owners aren't the only happy ones with your Amanti's so far. "Less than 18 months since its introduction in the U.S., the Kia Amanti was recognized earlier this week for its unique ability to delight customers when the San Diego based research firm Strategic Vision, Inc. (SVI) named the premium sedan the “Most Delightful Vehicle” in the mid-size car category. Formerly known as the “Total ... Read More
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carly, that price is awesome for a new Amanti....
but are you talking used or new? For a new Amanti that price is nearly unbeatable. It's a good time to buy a 2004 Amanti. Rebate time, eh? Even if it's slightly used $18,995 is a great price for what you get. These Kia's only get more appealing with time. They really do! They rock the house much like Foghat! Drivin' Wheel for ya!
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Forgot to mention...
Oh - I forgot to mention: The dealer that gave us the ridiculously good deal was "Avondale Kia", just off the I-10 on the west side of Phoenix, Arizona. I did all of my negotiating (except for trade-in value) over the Internet, and was very happy with it. After all the crap like "market adjustment" was added in, the price on the sticker was about $27700, so you can imagine how ... Read More
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Clear Floor Mats
Someone recently stated that he had to purchase floor mats at target to protect the Amanti mats. I too was very careful not to soil my mats, and I found clear plastic mats (similar to those found under office chairs)--they are custom-fit for the Amanti. They don't slide around, and the Amanti logo is "clearly" visible. They're about half the cost that the dealer sells them for if ordered online: http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/lloyd/start?new=y&year=2004&- ... Read More
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GLAD OWNERS OF THE KIA AMANTI
When i first began research of the car my husband and would buy, i clicked on an ad and just barely saw the back-end of the Amanti before the ad closed...i knew that i had to go back, as i'd never seen anything like it. We became owner in January, 2004. We are driving the one outfitted in all leather. Some of the features that I enjoy, is the roominess with ... Read More
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Okay, here's an owner review
If anyone’s still out there, here’s an owner’s report on the Amanti. As I’d posted earlier, we got it it on 17 January for $1200 under invoice because it was the sales manager’s “demo.” Carbon Gray color and all options except for the Electronic Stability Program Package. Currently has just under 1000 miles on it; the 800 of those that were put on by me are mostly (75%) local high-speed ... Read More
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rctennis, I only needed to head over to the Kia America site
to gather the Amanti advertising information. Here it is: Kia Rewrites the Rules for the Marketing Launch of Amanti Advertising Campaign Unveils Kia’s New Large Sedan and Introduces Kia Brand to a New Consumer IRVINE, Calif., December 22, 2003 - Where is it written that a big car has to be boring? That’s the question asked by Kia Motors America in a new integrated advertising campaign from independent ad agency davidandgoliath ... Read More
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Some Thanksgiving reading
First Drive: 2004 Kia Amanti Read it here!
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The last time I saw the Amanti online, though,
the front looked symmetrically all right with the rest of Amanti's body. Also, check out the new 2004 Optima. Kia revised the front end...they opened up the front grille to actually have a grille instead of bringing the hood up right from the molded bumper. The grille has the bold Kia logo in the middle of the chrome-looks good! Check it out-I think it's a change for the better. As for ... Read More
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2004 Kia Amanti
I just went to the New England Auto Show. I saw a Kia Amanti up on the stage. They didn't allow people to sit in the car. It looks very impressive with leather interior, memory seats, Infinity sound system, keyless entry with alarm system, 6 disc in dash CD, and more. The front end really looks like a previous generation of Benz E-Class. But my question is why there is no ... Read More
Kia Opirus
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2004 Kia Amanti
The name is out since April 17, 2003: The overseas Opirus will be the Kia Amanti for the 2004 model year in the US and Canada. Host: Can you, please, change the header into "2004 Kia Amanti (formerly Opirus)"? I'd appreciate it. More info under http://www.kia.com
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