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Re: June 2012 lease details [spokanephil]
Written by: Car_man on Jun 21, 2012 4:45:57 PM
Hi Phil. Kia Financial Services' June buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Soul Plus with 15,000 miles per year are .00081 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Kia is providing a $500 cash incentive on leases of this car right now. Kia's lease program on the Soul isn't bad. I would't have any problem with getting ... Read More
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Re: May Lease [ks10596]
Written by: Car_man on May 20, 2012 11:51:30 AM
Sure ks10596. Kia Financial Services' May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Soul base with 12,000 miles per year are .00151 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2012 Elantra GLS with an automatic transmission are .00127 and 58%. There's a $500 cash incentive on leases of the ... Read More
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Re: March lease? [chadecoen]
Written by: Car_man on Mar 13, 2012 4:58:53 PM
Ahhh, I see that you're interested in the Soul +, Chad. Kia Financial Services' March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Soul 2.0L + with an automatic transmission and 15,000 miles per year are .00118 and 56%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: March numbers? [chadecoen]
Written by: Car_man on Mar 13, 2012 4:57:30 PM
You're very welcome Chad. Kia Financial Services' March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2012 Soul 1.6L with an automatic transmission and 15,000 miles per year are .00118 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. There is a $500 cash incentive on leases of this vehicle right now. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: January numbers [jordyncale]
Written by: Car_man on Jan 17, 2012 3:46:37 PM
Yes, jordyncale, all banks that I am aware of offer leases with 15,000 miles per year. Kia Financial Services' 15,000 mile per year residual values are 1% lower than its 12,000 mile per year residuals. KFS' 39-month, 15,000 mile per year numbers for a 2012 Soul 2.0L are .00092 and 53%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum
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Re: 2012 Soul Exclaim Model Discontinued? [ben70]
Written by: conwelpic on Nov 1, 2011 6:05:28 AM
no, people in other parts of the country are purchasing them. See the Kia Motors US website for details.
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Re: My new 2012 Kia Soul + experience [subjective]
Written by: heatherhall on Oct 25, 2011 8:19:29 PM
Wow! I've never seen a car with a manual transmission and cruise control. I didn't know they existed. Is there a reason you chose a manual instead of a automatic? I would think the automatic would be much easier to operate with a bad leg. Just curious...
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My new 2012 Kia Soul + experience
Written by: subjective on Oct 9, 2011 7:26:21 AM
OK, Fair enough. We traded in a 2011 Kia soul base for the 2012 Soul + Manual to upgrade to more options such as blue tooth, cruise control, etc. We use this car for grandchildren transport and 50 t0 100 mi economy trips. My wife, in her fury over our mistreatment by Kia, has entered this battle for our rights. She is smarter than me. She is a Georgia redhead with ... Read More
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Re: My new 2012 Kia Soul + experience [subjective]
Written by: pf_flyer on Oct 8, 2011 2:05:50 PM
A reminder... the Edmunds forums cannot be used to organize legal actions. Please do not make any posts along those lines as they will have to be removed. This would include sharing contact information for lawyers and the like. Thanks in advance for your cooperation on this.
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My new 2012 Kia Soul + experience
Written by: subjective on Oct 8, 2011 1:23:27 PM
Post # 36 disclaimer: We are not accepting low ball offer from Kia which in now way will assist us in getting cruise control for our car. My wife is furious! A prominent national CLASS ACTION law firm that has an excellent track record for large recoveries has been in communication with us that believes we have an excellent case against Kia with a high probility of recovery for the way ... Read More
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Re: my new 2012 kia Soul experience [conwelpic]
Written by: subjective on Oct 6, 2011 8:16:08 AM
Now I have answers to the questions you ask. The SE Consumer Affairs Mgr has clarified some facts. This dealer has the ability to issue a permanent plate with registration immediately and this was done before I found out shortly before leaving that there was no cruise control. I believe that the salesman also did not know this. At this point, since the plate and registration information had already been transmitted ... Read More
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My new Kia 2012 Soul + experience
Written by: subjective on Oct 4, 2011 10:08:12 AM
I am happy to report that Paul Stapelton Mgr. of the SE Kia Consumer Affairs Ofc. and I have reached a settlement agreement which is a compromise to me. I now believe that he made an honest effort to work out a solution to my problem with the management of my dealership which was declined by them. I am disappointed in their misrepresentation of the truth. I still believe in the ... Read More
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Re: 2012 Kia Soul - USA information [conwelpic]
Written by: mrcellus on Jun 29, 2011 5:50:37 PM
Great news thanks C.
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Re: my new 2012 kia Soul experience [conwelpic]
Written by: subjective on Oct 1, 2011 5:23:16 PM
One more thing. If you like to sniff out every little thing. Ill give you a Sherlock Holmes job. I read Kia's website many times in the 30 days prior to my purchase and there was no disclaimer on the + manual at that time and the 17 Aug 2011 publication of KIAMEDIA page 3 clearly states that the 2012 Kia Soul + manual has cruise control. So what happened? Did ... Read More
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Re: my new 2012 kia Soul experience [conwelpic]
Written by: subjective on Oct 1, 2011 4:25:07 PM
Our salesman was in the car just prior to leaving the dealership showing my wife how to use the bluetooth then went to show her the cruise when he exclaimed, "where is the cruise?" There is no cruise! I don't believe he knew it was missing until this time. He said he didn't. Yes it should be acceptable to the dealer for me to pay the difference between the + auto ... Read More
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Re: 2012 Kia Soul - USA information
Written by: conwelpic on Jun 29, 2011 3:54:19 PM
just released today (June 29th) Soul - base, + (plus), ! (exclaim) Exterior: Multi-reflector headlamps (base, +) Projection headlamps w/ LED daytime running lights (!) LED tail lamps (!) Revised 18" alloy wheels Tire width increased from 225/45R18 to 235/45R18 Revised 16" alloy wheels Revised 15" wheel covers Revised front fog lights (+ w/ power sunroof w/ fog lights, !) Rear camera display (+ w/ Audio Upgrade Package; standard on !) ... Read More
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Re: my new 2012 kia Soul experience [subjective]
Written by: conwelpic on Oct 1, 2011 3:42:15 PM
don't get me wrong, I hope you get things sorted out and wish you all the luck, but its just that I'm having a problem following your explanation. As you confirmed you did test drive it but you said the cruise was in a different position on the 2012 to a 2011, but according to the owners manual of the two years its in exactly the same place (it wouldn't be ... Read More
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2012 Kia Soul
Written by: conwelpic on May 16, 2011 9:54:18 AM
surprised this has not been added to the forum, as this info has now been available since the NY auto show back in late April when the new facelifted model was announced. So if you are still not aware of it here's the details, the major changes are all new 6 speed transmissions and different engines. This will give you full current details and lots of photographs, full specs and prices ... Read More
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Re: my new 2012 kia Soul experience [conwelpic]
Written by: subjective on Sep 28, 2011 7:53:04 PM
The disclaimer mentioning the + manual has only recently been added and was not there Sept 14, the day I purchased the car. Infact the next day I spoke to a woman by the name of Daniel in the Southern Consumer affairs Office and she was not aware that the + manual should not have cruise control or she would have told me. Im sorry but why are you so negatively ... Read More
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Soul owners
Written by: steve_ on Nov 5, 2012 2:57:57 PM
A reporter would like to speak to Hyundai and Kia owners who agree or disagree with the latest controversy over MPG. If you own a Hyundai or a Kia and would like to speak to a reporter about your experience with your car's fuel economy, please send your daytime and evening contact info to pr@edmunds.com no later than Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET.
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Re: my new 2012 kia Soul experience [ecotrklvr]
Written by: conwelpic on Sep 28, 2011 7:30:48 PM
The Kia site, www.kia.com, shows that Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise Control is Standard on ALL Soul models. Period. sorry but that is not accurate, if you click on the link from the spec list with regards the cruise control, there is a disclaimer which states: "not available on Base and Plus M/T."
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Re: my new 2012 kia Soul experience [ecotrklvr]
Written by: subjective on Sep 28, 2011 11:59:38 AM
Thank you for your response and the information.
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Re: my new 2012 kia Soul experience [subjective]
Written by: ecotrklvr on Sep 28, 2011 10:55:35 AM
Keep up the pressure on Kia. They clearly baited you. From their Media Center site, a press release dated August 17, 2011: "Soul+ with manual transmission offers additional standard features, including a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, steering wheel-mounted controls, cruise control, hands-free Bluetooth® wireless connectivity, dual front 12-volt power outlets with single power outlet in the cargo area, and tweeter speakers, all enhancing creature comforts on the road. Standard ... Read More
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My new 2012 kia Soul experience
Written by: subjective on Sep 28, 2011 9:38:03 AM
South Eastern dealers I have asked have told me that Kia or the Kia Southern Regonal Office or the manager, Paul Stapelton did not inform them that the 2012 Soul+ did not have cruise control, as stated on the window sticker, as Paul Stapelton told me was done Sept. 6. There are still 2012 Kia Soul + manual cars listed on Autotrader of Dealer inventories that show these cars to have ... Read More
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my new 2012 kia Soul experience
Written by: subjective on Sep 28, 2011 6:23:53 AM
My Kia dealership sales Mgr has been turned down in his request to Kia for assistance in my case. I had offered to Kia and the dealership to pay the difference in cost between the manual + soul and the auto soul + with Kia giving assistance in the tradeout. I have a permanent injury to my right leg in which cruise control helps me not to have cramps on a ... Read More
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Re: My new 2012 soul experience [conwelpic]
Written by: subjective on Sep 26, 2011 5:45:31 PM
The cruise control on the 2012 soul models is in a different place on the steering wheel, the bottom, than on the 2011. I did test drive the car but have never tested the cruise control on a test drive before. Because it is so new the dealer thought it had cruise because the sticker said it did. Only after this incident did many dealers find out that the + manual ... Read More
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Re: My new 2012 soul experience [subjective]
Written by: conwelpic on Sep 26, 2011 4:22:16 PM
sorry for your problem, but how did you not know it had cruise before you purchased it? Did you not test drive the vehicle? Did you purchase it and pay for it in full before even looking at the vehicle? Seems a strange way to purchase such a large ticket item. When I purchased my Kia I spent a good 30-45 minutes checked out the whole vehicle (just like a PDI) ... Read More
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My new 2012 soul experience
Written by: subjective on Sep 26, 2011 2:06:55 PM
My wife and I took delivery of our new Kia Soul+ Manual Sept. 14. After the car was bought and paid for we discovered that there was no cruise control even though the window sticker showed it as having it. We have a good dealer and salesman and since this was one of the first 2012 Soul recieved they were as surprised as we were. We contacted Kia customer service that ... Read More
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2012 Soul info
Written by: conwelpic on Aug 12, 2011 8:16:16 PM
some limited info on the US Kia Motors site http://www.kia.com/#/upcoming/?fvVehicleID=soul&fvPageID=intro
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Need 2012 ASAP!
Written by: ben70 on Jul 25, 2011 12:56:05 AM
Lets hope Kia releases the 2012 Soul soon. We've been spending small fortune to keep our Honda Odyssey on the road. Let's hope that the 2012 Soul is available before the flaky brakes on the Odyssey kill us!
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2012 Soul arrival
Written by: conwelpic on Jul 17, 2011 11:14:06 AM
according to Kia Canada the 2012 Soul should be arriving in showrooms late October.
