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Unhappy Owner in New York/Florida
Sprinterny, 02/04/2010
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have been very disappointed. The first week of ownership I needed two tows in Florida. I immediately purchased a new battery when stranded a second time. The seats are rock hard and the seat belt buckle cuts into my hip. Then car had some kind of transmission burning and needed a transmission replacement. I was first towed and paid $300 to recover my car. I have to drive 80 miles to the closest dealer in upstate NY. After waxing the car about 4 times in 2 years the exterior paint job is looking shabby.The car always stalls out.The replaced transmission hesitates for 4 seconds and then jerks. It gets a horrible 11 to 17 mpg. The tires need replacing at 27,000 mile. The brakes need work now
Smooth Ride
Pete Huerta, 05/21/2005
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really like the nice, smooth highway ride. The interior looks rich and controls work smoothly. I like the style of the roof, especially the rear. It's squared off, not rounded like all the rest.
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OH MY GOSH!!
KC Comfort Seeker, 01/04/2005
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car--great buying experience. It took me about 18 months to pull the trigger on a new car. I usually buy used and drive them forever. But I fell in love with this car and it has lived up to my every expectation. Feature function value to the max. Friends and family can't believe the extras included for the price. I didn't think the dual heat/AC would be that noticeable but my wife and I can ride in total temperature comfort with no problem. Interior looks like a much higher priced luxury car. Controls are easy to adjust and intuitive to figure out. Decent gas mileage but you don't buy a car like this for the gas mileage. Very roomy, very comfortable. Bargain hunter's delight.
Feeling sad
Hopeful, 02/06/2009
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my car with 913 miles on it. It was primarily driven by the Kia manager where I purchased my vehicle. I have roughly 28,000 miles on my car and I am on my 2nd transmission. The new transmission is unfortunately not any better than the initial one. My 1st tranny was replaced at 22,000. I've brought it back to the dealership and told them about the new 2nd transmission slipping when starting up. Now with cold weather it's even worse and I'm actually afraid to drive it any long distances until I get this transmission remedied or get another new transmission. I'm very envious of the folks who have had good luck. I really love my Amanti, but it's sick at the moment.
Great owning car
jim, 05/22/2005
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Quiet driving vehicle. Not a lot of power but enough for city and highway. People can't believe it's a Kia.