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I can't believe I bought a Kia
flynmissP, 12/27/2005
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a family sedan, as I need to transport two teenage boys, a husband, my father and myself. After test driving the Altima 2.5 as well as the 3.5, the Saturn Ion, Ford 500, and a few other cars, we stopped in at the local Kia dealer on a whim. Not seriously thinking about even looking at the Kia much less taking it for a spin. Boy was I shocked ... speechless would even be appropriate. This car looks like a million bucks. After taking it for a test drive I knew our search was over. I'm hard to please. I own a BMW and a Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition. I like quality, and I'm willing to pay for it. This car is a steal. Don't pay attention to the nay sayers ... try it.
Another transmission and front end noise
dan, 08/17/2010
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
After another highway trip of 1200 miles the transmission has gone bad again ! The service manager hears the noise and has to get with Kia on it! It needs another one and this will make the third one and the front end creaking and sounds like its falling apart has been fixed twice also, with all new everything in front. They say they can do nothing else for it! It must be a lemon car !Waiting again to see if they will fix it, it only has 27,000 miles on it. Will let everyone know what happens. I'm on here earlier and posted problems
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Amanti Problem
D.Cummings, 07/25/2009
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought used w/6970 mi.on it(told it was a salesman's who leased a new one).Got home & on parking in driveway noticed light on dash,brake light was out! Went back it was replaced, but this was just the start!!Have since replaced 17 bulbs on this car!!! Car was checked & was told nothing wrong,it's normal on Kias,& there's a lot of electronics on the vehicle.Each time nothing wrong is found, it costs me $92,so much for the warranty!! Lightbulb replacement cost $35-$40,since you can't get to them w/out removing half the frontend. Have had bottom of seats,bushings,rear support brackets and shifter all replaced, all taking 2 visits to do,as have to wait for parts! I'm upside down & have to keep.
more you drive it the more you like it
gpf, 05/20/2005
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very good power, holds well in sharp curves with ESP option. Exceptional ride and build quality. Extremely quiet at all speeds. Good ergonomics and loads of space. Gas mileage is mediocre. Fit and finish is top drawer. Styling is not offensive but a little stodgy. I would buy it again. Lots of bang for the buck.
VERY PLEASED WITH PURCHASE
Steve, 04/24/2005
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Very happy with my purchase. This car is everything that they say. It doesn't take corners real fast. I didn't like the stock wheels that came with it. Only real dislike - they forgot to put a directional mirror in it. This car looks designed by Mercedes and Jaguar but is the best value. I would highly recommend it.