Used 2004 Kia Amanti Consumer Reviews
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Love my 2004 Amanti & KIA 2017 Sportage
I purchased my Amanti new in 2004. It now has 210,000 miles on it and runs great. It has been a wonderful car. Regular maintenance has kept it running perfectly. Taking it to the shop 5/2/16 to replace an engine mount - cheaper than a new car! I wish KIA was still making this car! Been looking for used Amanti with low mileage to run for another 10 years. *Since my last review, I did purchase a used Amanti with only 35,000 on it. GREAT! Such luxury! Just drove down I-95 from PA to Palm Beach - floated on the interstate! I needed to take the used KIA in for PA yearly state inspection, Went to my KIA dealership and got a loaner - A 2016 Optima - It is "junk" compared to the Amanti, What was KIA thinking by getting rid of the Amanti - They replaced it with the Cadenza, but it is way over priced and feels like the cheaper Optima. So, I have two, 2004 KIA Amanti's - 1 is GOLD and 1 is SILVER in my garage! They are simply wonderful cars! My son has a 2013 KIA Forte - My daughter has a 2014 KIA Sportage - but everyone still loves my Amantis! Update: 11/30/16 - Just returned from Palm Beach FL - drove I-95 from PA - in my "Silver" '04 Amanti has 60,000 miles on it and drives like it is brand new. Still LOVE the drive, feel, luxury, & sound system. My "Gold" '04 Amanti is used for short trips to the grocery store and shopping - 225,000 miles and still drives great on country roads and the interstate! LOVE my Amantis'! Update: 10/31/17 - Still love my Amantis'! I need to the headlights cleaned up, but that is all! The miles are adding up on the SILVER Amanti, as we drive it on long trips. The GOLD Amanti is still running great! Regular oil changes keeps these cars going and going! Update 10/31/2020 - Still have my Silver Amanti. The Gold Amanti began having some problems with the AC and the transmission at 240,000 miles. We decided to let it go and replaced it with a 2017 Kia Sportage. Purchased it for $16,000 at our local Lancaster, PA Kia dealer. It had 24,000 miles on it. So far, there's been a bit of a learning curve in learning how to drive it as it is so very different from my Amanti. The Silver Amanti now has 85,000 miles and is still running like it is brand new. It will be our back-up. My family is still all KIA.
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First Day
I purchased a Used 2004 Kia Amanti in Oct 2012. I will write reviews at inspection, six months, and after one year of driving. I test drove 3 2004 Amanti cars. One with 146000 miles; One with 118000 miles; and One with 155000 miles. The base model drove like it needed an alignment-had it inspected for $100 by a kia dealership. Yes, it needed alignment, valve cover gaskets, and timing belt changed. No I didn't buy it. The 118000 miles car drove like it was on its last leg-so I didn't get it. The 155000 mile Amanti drove like it was just coming off the showroom floor. I drove it home today - 120 miles. So far it is wonderful! I love the design and comfort of this car.
- Base SedanMSRP: $3,775262 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $3,500269 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $6,999741 mi away
After Inspection
Okay, I had the Amanti go through a full used car inspection at the Kia dealership. Cost $104.00. Three items needed attention - Left and Right valve cover gaskets need replacing, and the rear main seal needs replacing. Total cost for repairs by the dealership will be $1010.00. Do I still love the car - Yes! The leak must be a very small one because you cannot tell it has a leak by driving it and have not noticed oil leaking. Will I get it fixed - Yes when income taxes come in next year. Can it wait til then - they said it could as long as I keep an eye on the oil level. I paid $5000.00 for the car and NADA shows its value a little over $6000.00 so with the repair it will meet value.
Amazing Car. Every One Thinks I'm Driving A Jaguar
I have no Negatives about The 2004 Amanti Kia. I love the car. It's the perfect size easy in an out. Lots of trunk space. It drives like a luxury car. Every one that has seen my car really thinks it's a Jaguar. My Friend from choir rehearsal saw my drive up an when I got out the car the first thing she said to me was, Girl what's that you rolling in. She said is that a Mercedes or a Jag. I start smiling I never said yes or no. I kept her in suspense. Until people see the back of my car that's what they think I'm Rolling in a Jag. or Mercedes. Then when they find out it's a Kia, they still don't believe it. I would Definately Recommend This Car. It's elagant stylish, you will get a lot of compliments. Keep the maintenance up to date. You got yourself a great car. Trust Me.
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Overall a great car
I have owned my amanti for 4 years now. I bought it with 50K miles on it and now has 125K. The car has every option available at the time, sunroof, all power, a great stereo, leather seats, etc. It runs very well and acceleration is very good for a car this size and weight (almost 5,000 lbs). You will feel secure when driving this vehicle. Its seats are extremely comfortable, front and rear. 5 adults can travel in it, very comfortable. I carry stuff all the time, I really appreciate its huge cargo trunk. Fuel economy is poor, around 14 mpg in the city, but much better on the highway, around 22. I have had to change batteries in my car every year, I still do not know why. The outside chrome trim peeled off a few months ago and the air bag light is always on, apparently this is a problem in these cars. Regular maintenance such as oil changes, filter changes, brakes, tires like any other car at regular intervals. I did have to change its mass flow sensor and front cv axle joints and engine mounts, those were a bit expensive.
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love the car
This is a classic car with many options for a reasonable price. It is a great car. Looks like a Mercedes.
My Lady Pearl
Luv this car, I traded my 1999 Bruick Regal for her. She has give me only one problem, the tires. She rides comfortable around the city, I am about to make 2 road trips this summer. It is the only car I have owned that I have not yet have to put in the shop for any mechanical problems.
My Ride
I go on many road trips to the south. I love the way it handles on the highway and I just set the cruise control and drive 4 lane interstate to my destination. I experience pleasure with good quality radio/cd/tape music and love the comfort of the leather seats, seats that are able to be adjusted as one drives which adds to more pleasure in driving. I love the body style of the car -- reminds me of a stylish European car. My biggest thought about ownership is the 10 year/100,000 mile warranty -- with this it will probably be the last car that I have to purchase in my lifetime. The mileage is average and correct as stated, city 17 and highway 25. No matter how I drive these are the numbers.
I Love It
Wanted a Lincoln LS but after seeing this car (actually my friend T.Y. saw it 1st & pointed it out) and test driving it, I was sold. Bought it used 1-owner who took excellent care of it. I like my 1998 Mercury Sable GS better as far as smooth riding but not complaining about it. I constantly receive compliments on it from young & old.
AIR BAG PROBLEM!
I love my car but have had several problems with the "AIR BAG" light coming on. It has been in the shop 4 times for this with the last time last week. They said it was due to my low battery but that yet it isn't even a year old. Well, the airbag light came on again yesterday. Very frustrating! Not too happy with service here in El Paso but cannot do much since they are the only KIA dealer. Don't want to trade it in since it is paid off and I really love my car. Has anyone else had problems with the AIRBAG light?
Bought It Used
I recently purchased a used Amanti from a local dealership. This is my second KIA. I also own a Sedona. I was so pleased with my Sedona and the KIA craftsmanship that I will only look at KIA from now on. We paid $17,000 for a fully loaded sedan with power sunroof and leather. The car was a lease vehicle and had been well maintained. You can probably pick a used one up in the $16,000 range without the sunroof. I can't believe that people are not scarfing these up as fast as KIA can put them out. Best value. Most beautiful styling and amenities available for the price on the market today. Buy one now before everybody discovers Amanti.
Hating my gas Milage
Overall I love my new 2004 Amanti. I love everything about it. All but my gas mileage that is. I am continually going down in gas mileage. All the way from 19.4 when I bought it (33 Miles) down to 15.2 (2200 Miles). My dealer states it will get better but gets worse every day that I drive it. Would have purchased an SUV for this mileage I am getting.
Love my Amanti
I traded a Cadillac in for my Amanti in 2004, and I have never regretted it. This Kia is the best car I have ever had; the mileage is great. It is very comfortable and handles like a dream. Also, I have gotten so many compliments on the looks of this car - It looks much more expensive than it is. Many people have asked me what kind of car I drive. It is such a pleasure to own this car.
What a wonderful car
I have owned the Amanti for two years and traveled 54,000 kms without any problems at all. Comfortable, stylish, fun to drive, and most of all reliable. Great car with good acceleration and nice ride.
2004 KIA Amanti
I needed the dealer to put a new transmission in my vehicle after less then 10000. They put one in with no problems at all, but I was surprised that I did need one in such a short period of time. I did hear that they did have transmission problems.
I love it!
I wouldn't trade my Kia for anything. It handles like a sports car. The interior is classy. The heated seats are a must from now on. Buy one and you will see just what I am talking about.
3 words RIGHT FRONT STRUT
The car is beautiful. The right front strut is a disaster. It may look like a luxury car; it may be priced a little under the luxury cars, but the right strut noise makes this purchase my worst nightmare. Don't trust the test drive unless you can keep it for at least two weeks.
Rescending My Original Review
After a month or two of ownership I wrote a favorable review of this car. However, 30,000 miles and 2 years later I have determined that this car is JUNK, JUNK, JUNK!!!! Let's run it down: Front-end suspension problems that the dealer(s) could never resolve. Car would periodically shut off while driving down the road, again, no dealer resolve. After 30,000 miles the car had problems starting. Very fragile, insecure handling. Horrible MPG - Resale, Resale, Resale
Best Car Ever Made
Ive had Cadillacs, Mercedes, Continentals, Corvettes and this is the most comfortable car around. Hope they put a GPS in the new models. Love the CD and radio/apeakers. Feel safe with all the air bags. All I can say is "try it you'll like it!"
You've got to drive it
We actually went to the dealer to buy a Chrysler 300. We took the Chrysler for a test drive and saw the Amanti in the showroom and took it for a drive too. The interior of the car was beautiful and gave a feeling of luxury. The leather was beautiful and there was plenty of room both in front and back. Accesss was easy. I couldn't believe the radio. It sounded better than any other auto radio I've ever heard. We were trading in a Lincoln LS and didn't feel that we were trading down but up. This car had many more features. It's not a race car but it moves pretty quickly. The ride is very comfortable and quiet. To appreciate it, you've got to drive it. It has a great 10 year warranty too.
Love My Amanti
The Amanti was my choice after test driving Cadillac, Mercedes, Buick and a few others. Hands down, it was the winner for quality vs. price. After buying the car, my brother spent an afternoon in the car with me. He owns a new Park Avenue and his comments were, "It rides better, it runs and rides quieter and is more comfortable than my Buick. I wish I'd bought one of these." The only disappointment is the city mileage. On the road I've gotten 30 miles on the Imperial gallon, but in the city in winter, it's murder. A pleasure to drive, the one word that describes this car is "smooth, smooth, smooth."
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Bought a used 2004 Amanti in very good shape with 139,000 miles on it. Things were great for a couple of months when there appeared a weird vibration and a slight thump audible when the car was started. Took it to my mechanic and the motor mounts needed replaced, which I did. The job wasn't cheap either! My mechanic said this was a common problem with these cars. So buyer beware! Otherwise this is a great car. It is built like a tank. It is a heavy, solid car that strides over a bumpy road with quiet ease. You can feel the heaviness of the car when fast cornering, there is a lot of body roll, but this is not intended to be a race car, it is a mild luxury car that fulfills that role well. I think I would recommend this car to anyone, as long as you don't mind the distinct possibility that at some point you WILL have to replace the motor mounts. There is something I really like about this car that I don't know how to put into words. Some intangible. It just feels good driving it. It just feels different. In a good way.
Great Car
We really enjoy this vehicle. The drive is soft which is just what we want this time around. We travel several times a year for long distances and it's the most comfortable ride we have ever had. The gas mileage could be better but we do get 25.6 mpg on trips and 21.5 city driving. All around, we couldn't be happier with the performance, comfort and style of our Amanti.
Happy driving
Very happy with this car--3000 miles so far-Good ride-Good quality and workmanship. need auto door locks when put in gear. compass would be helpfull.This was purchased for my wife and she says it is the best car she has ever driven. We are in our 70s so we have had a lot of cars in our life time. I have been in the auto service trade for many years and think this will be a very fine auto for some time to come,
This vehicle is incredible
Despite the lack of horsepower that the big three have on their vehicles, customers definitely won't be disappointed with this vehicle. My family and I took this vehicle on a road trip a few weeks ago and were amazed on the smoothness of the ride the Amanti offered. I really hope people don't fall for the name game and let a smooth talking saleperson from Toyota, Nissan, or Honda talk them out of this quality vehicle.The only thing these other companies could said negative about the Amanti is the resale value. This doesn't matter to me because I keep my vehicles for a long time anyway. The Kia Amanti gives you big bang for your buck$.
Betty's Ride
This is truly a girls' car! I love driving and showing everyone my beautiful Amati!!! People stop and ask me what kind of car is that? They are impressed that its a Kia. They want to know all about it and the guys want the check out under the hood! The ride and drive is right up there with Cadillac and other great classic autos,as I have owned them too. The Amati has all the power you need on the road and handles beautifully. It is a pleasure to own such a wonderful auto at the most competitive price out there. I do look forward to my next Amati. ps.The gas mile is also very good! Thanks Betty C
Look out Cadillac and Toyoto
Purchased in December of 2004 off showroom floor. Liked the body style, amenities and overall comfort. First problem was with brake rotors. Second problem was with tires. Rapid wear and could not find anyone in my area to adjust because they could not get tires from the mfg. Good gas mileage on hwy, have gotten over 30 mpg. Traded Toyoto Camry that we didn't like. Amanti is better than my Cadillac Fleetwood Bro. Better mileage than Cadillac and about the same as Toyoto. Wife really likes this one. Will probably buy another.
A Real Sleeper
The performance and styling of the Amanti is outstanding. I have driven it across country and it handles and rides like a true luxury car. Several friends have compared the styling to that of the Jaguar. The solid door closing sound, the leather seats and the interior features gives the feeling of a much more expensive automobile. One negative, the tires are wearing out too fast even though they are balanced and aligned.
Retro Euro-Styling meets American Ride
This is a cool looking car -- kindo f reminding me of a mongrel mix between a Mercedees a Bently and something coming out of (former) Communist East Germany. Sitting in the interior is like time travel to 1961 (at least as far as the dash is concerned). The drive is soft, like a mushy American ca. Trunk space and roomy interior make this a comfortable ride for passengers. Performance is what youd expect for a GM-type of mid-range car from the early 1980s -- you don't want to do any extreme maneuvers.
Best Value I've Had
I'm in real estate and use my car a lot! Besides my own driving comfort, etc., it's important to me that my clients are comfortable. They are. It's very easy to get in and out of, including the back, which is a big factor. I've received many positive comments from clients about my car. For the money I paid, about $26,000 with everything I could get on/in it, I think it's one of the best car values I've ever got. I'll bet I've helped sell a bunch of them to others.
It's the Bomb!
I've owned this car for almost 4 years. In town and on the road it's been nothing but comfortable, reliable, smart-looking and eye-catching. I've had lots of compliments. I've done regular maintenance and NEVER had a problem. For a 63 year old.....it's the bomb. Some have thought I was driving a Lincoln. Go ahead and think I paid 40,000,,,,,I didn't even pay half that! Before I drove only Honda Accords.
This car rocks!
This is the most comfortable riding car I've ever owned. It's extremely quiet, has every possible convenience feature, is easy to see out of, has a tight turning circle, has excellent workmanship and comes in at an amazingly good price. I don't see any reason to spend more for a Camry or the same for an Jetta both of which have fewer features and less comfort and a very dated look. The Amanti is Japan's wake up call. There's a new kid on the block.
great auto
drive one and you will fall in love with whith this fine auto.It is powerful quiet and very easy to handle.I would rate it with Cads Jags Mersadies or better.
Awsome Ride!
I love this car... I get compliments on it every day, and people ask if they can look at the inside. The only thing I do not like about this car is the rear view mirror. It is sooo large, and placed right in the middle of the windshield. It is impossible to see traffic.... A design flaw that needs atention!
awesome
unbelievable value, 8 air bags, large interior, can't be beat
My new Amanti
I wasn't immidiately considering the Amanti as my next car at first. But then I looked inside the car, and decided right there. The Amanti's interior would look right at home in any luxury sedan, and here it was in a $25,000 KIA! Even though the rest of the car wasn't quite as impressive the ride was comfortable, but acceleration and handling were somewhat disappointing) but the interior made me go for it. I have owned the car for about a month now, and have about 1,000 miles on it, and nothing has gone wrong yet. And if it does, KIA will pay for it, so I'm not worried.
First Time Kia Owner
I paid top dollar for this little bugger, so I hope it last as long and the warranty says it should. I was looking for a SUV when the salesman pointed me toward the new luxury Amanti. I was a little nervous buying a Kia, but I remember back when Mazda and Honda were junk little cars. I love to be able to drive a luxury car, and it is a nice trade off for a SUV. The gas mileage is not as good as I hoped, but it is better than SUVs I was looking at and about the same as my Windstar that I traded in.
AWASOM!!!!
I purchased it a week ago...it is beautiful car...i have no doubt about its quality...the interior is soooo nice...it is compotable!!! it is like a one of luxuary car...I love the price...it is worth like Toyota Avalon...but its price is several thousand less than Avalon...
Me and my Kia
I Love my KIA. It is very easy to handle and fun to drive. I used to own a Lincoln town car. The Kia Amanta Is very comfortable and surronds me with luxury. It is easier to drive than the Lincoln.
my amanti
I love this car. It is very luxurious and classy. Driving is very fun.
fantastic!! I LOVE it!!
feel like BMW 7 series! Save tons of $$$! Best car in This class!!
Unique exterior
We bought our Amanti after taking one look at it. We loved the unique exterior and the unbelievable features available with a price tag slightly over $28,000. The electronic stability package on our Amanti convinced me to give up my 4 wheel drive car-built SUV for it. Granted, we have only owned it for a month, but so far, I love it, and I don't think I'll be trading it any time soon.
This car is amazing
This car is pure luxury. It's quiet, smooth, and handles great. It has everything anyone could want. With dual climate controls, everyone can be comfortable! The Infinity sound system is great! This a beautiful car, with a great warranty.
love it
I am a new owner..only 700 miles so far but, it is wonderful! rides great, looks great, (in and out) has lots of features for safety and convenience...I've had so many compliments about the look from total strangers....and best of all the price can't be beat for all that I got....i am more than pleased...
Outstanding vehicle
Kia ha finally done it! The Amanti is an outstanding vehicle for its class and price.The interior is luxurious, the exterior timeless. A wonderful carfor someone who loves value for money.
my kia
very comfortable to ride in , looks good from all angles,very roomy, seats recline all the way back.roomy trunk. just a nice car.
A excellent Car to own
This car is truly a wonderful car and fun to own. I have never had so much attention in a car. It has everything you could want in a car and the price is fantastic.
You'll Love This Car!
This car handles extremely well in snow and driving rain, rides like a cream puff, has a beautiful interior and exterior, is incredibly reliable, can fit five people comfortably, has a huge trunk with a pass-through opening from the backseat, has a wonderful sound system, has convenient controls on the steering wheel for the cruise control and stereo system, and all-in-all one of the best cars I have ever purchased!
great car
great value, traded a 1997 lexus 400.
Love it, some minor annoyances
Bought it 2nd hand with 125k on it, engine light stays on, presently at dealership to have it checked. Initially mirrors did not function properly but dealership replaced the console in arm rest, ok now. Love the car, gas mileage could be better however it is a heavy car with a big v6 engine. Could have come with a compass & gps system, have added both myself, with this said it comes with everything else you could possibly need.