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Very poor gas mileage
J. KELLY, 05/06/2005
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
After seven months of driving, 5,900 miles to date, according to the digital display I am "averaging" 12.5 mpg. The published mpg is 17 city / 20 highway. I am using 87 octane fuel and occasionally use mid-grade even though the manual calls for the 87 octane.
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.
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Amanti problem
Val Bill, 01/11/2008
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
My wife purchased the Amanti choosing it over a Buick or Honda due to it's driving pleasure. We enjoy traveling in the car and most of the use is on the open road. One problem has troubled us from early on. If the vehicle sits for a few days, the battery goes down. Multiple testing of the battery by Kia, and others, finds no problem. Having it towed in, 180 miles, resulted in replacing the "12 month" battery. ($180) Friends who have purchased an Amanti on our recommendation have reported the same problem. I doubt that the problem is fixed and expect it to re-emerge in the months ahead.
Love my Amanti
Mike, 12/10/2008
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned Cadillacs, Hondas, Toyotas, and Nissans. I absolutely love this car. It rides as smooth and quiet as a Cadillac, but came with more great options than a Caddy at twice the price. I've had to have the computer tweaked once. Comfort is an absolute plus. I can drive for 5 hours and not be remotely tired (and I'm 60). The Infinity sound system is very good, but, yes, a Bose is better. The warranty program is excellent and Kia certainly stands behind their product. Handling could be a tad better, but you quickly get the feel of it. I have to admit, I took KIA off the trunk and changed the wheel covers, which has generated many questions as to what kind of car is it. I love it.
No good on GAS at all
Amanti, 03/15/2006
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall I love the car, however it is not good on gas at all. I get maybe 12MPG. For that reason alone I do not like my car. I thought that I would get at least 15 city, 21 highway. I get maybe 12 city and 18 highway. I'm not happy at all with that. I have meet other people with this car and they tell me the same thing.