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great little car
minotrice, 03/04/2014
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
45 of 45 people found this review helpful
we bought the ccar used in 2012, since then it has been all over fl and 2 trips to ga. on the hwy i get between 36-41mpg and on the slower back country roads going 55 i get 52mpg. not a single problem with the car the only reason i gave it a 2 for comfort is the front seats are only good for about 150miles anything longer and and they let you know your in an econmy car. the car has good pick up and go too
Best Car Every Purchased
LMS, 07/29/2016
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2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
35 of 35 people found this review helpful
***Update: I now have 201,000 miles on this work horse! My last trip in for Inspection & Emissions, I passed both again for 9th consecutive year.. This was the first time the mechanic told me I'd need new rear rotors. Outside of regular maintenance (tires, brake pads, oil changes, and a few recalls) this is the first repair I needed on my car ever. That is insane! Friends and Family constantly tell me I should get a new car, but I'll be driving this one til it dies. I hope I can get another 50k out of it, we'll see. I'll stop back in a year and re-update. I bought this car new in April, 2010. I have since driven it 136,000 miles. Besides the normal maintenance & wear and tear, I have not had a serious issue with this car. Not once! It has been extremely reliable. Driven from PA to NC on multiple occasions, and daily gets over 50 miles to and from work. If you are looking for a car that is reliable and cost effective, take a look at a 2010 Kia Forte. Even if high miles, I'd think this would be a great purchase. Here's to getting to 200k and having the same review!
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Kia Forte SX - From 0 - 225k Miles
Tim C., 11/27/2017
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought my Kia Forte SX Sedan with manual transmission brand new back in August 0f 2010. I had fallen on some pretty challenging financial times and owned a very unreliable used American made automobile. I shopped around heavily in attempt to find something reliable but also within my financial means to get around to work and to tote my little daughter around safely. I visited the Kia dealership in Ann Arbor, MI. They had this model sitting in the show room. I was looking for something less in cost, but they were very motivated to move out this particular vehicle due to it being a manual, which in that area was a tough sell for the market the dealership was in. I preferred owning a manual transmission, so I drove it, loved it, and the dealer worked out a great deal to help me help them. Fast forward to November of 2017 ... I have 225,000 original miles on the engine. Vehicle runs like it did the day I bought it. The body is in near mind condition with zero rust. Most amazing is that I have never had to replace the clutch or any part of the manual transmission! 225k miles with the original clutch! I've never owned a car where I had so little to repair while keeping up on basic maintenance and service. I just recently decided to hand over the keys to this wonderful ride over to my teenage daughter who I taught to drive a manual. She is new at it all, but also loves the car that she grew up riding around in. I'm not sure how many more miles that quick little Forte SX has left in it, but I'm anticipating many more safe and reliable miles to go. Hats off to Kia Motors!
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180K Miles, time to go.
Milo, 09/15/2016
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2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
Bought cheap with 40K miles in 2012, it's hauled two kids through high school and has the scars to show for it. Overall it's been the perfect car for what we needed. I do my own maintenance and find it well designed for the DIY wrench. 25MPG on our regular commutes and low 30s on the highway...I've never actually tried to get good MPG, I'm sure 35 is attainable but I'm in a hurry. Absolutely zero issues, gas, tires, oil and brake pads. Looking forward to getting 250K out of it, so far so good. 150K update. The drivers window switch return spring has broken. We live with it as it still works fine. Otherwise, dead reliable. I REALLY want an electric car but this one has to die first...good luck with that. 180K update. Had to replace a front wheel bearing. Sold our Forte after many years of faithful service and bought a '19 Chevy Bolt. The KIA was an impressive (if not great) runabout that never let me down.
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Cute, fun to drive and reliable
LisaB, 03/17/2017
2010 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
This is my wife's car. We've had it for 7 years and other than the basic brakes, tires and battery replacements, it has been flawless. The wife loved the cuteness of it and I admit it has a fun sporty look. Performance wise it is fine, as you might expect from a small car it can beat you up a little on rough roads but overall it has a good ride. It is quick but not fast and is good on gas. I'd say for us it was a winner.
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great car
minotrice, 01/21/2013
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
keeping in mind this is an econmy car not a luxry car, its a great car. quick great on gas, and at 6'4" its very roomy for me. have a few friends that also have this model and they love there as much as i love mine, for the price of these forte's you are geting a great little cat
Reliable
Lee P, 08/28/2017
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a reliable inexpensive vehicle this is the one. I have 170k miles and have had any issues. It has been an excellent commuter car but not exciting.
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Love this car
Robin, 12/08/2017
2010 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2010 Kia new. I love the way it handles. It has a sleek design. It was priced right... in the seven years I've had it, I have done nothing more than put on a new set of tires, alignment, new battery, and oil/fluid changes. I would have had it seven more years had someone not rear-ended me hard and totaled it. I will now buy another new Forte Koup EX.
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Good cheap car that runs and drives
manycarowner, 01/22/2014
2010 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My car has 50,000 miles, 2.0L 4 cylinder, 5 speed manual transmission. I bought it used. This car has been great. It has been my daily driver for 2 years. I needed cheap, reliable transportation and it fit the bill. Comes with great features and a great warranty. That being said, beware of this cars resale value. I have put about 10,000 miles on it in the 2 years i have owned it and it went from being worth almost $13,000 retail/$10,000 trade to about $7500 retail and $5000 trade. For those who want to buy this car to keep and drive till it dies, it is well worth it. However if you plan on trading it in after a year or two, look away. I wish i hadn't bought it just for that reason alone.
Sweet Little Car!
Amanda Clark, 09/01/2016
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is a great value. I have been the only owner for 6 years, 220k miles. Handles curvy roads great w/o the traction control. The traction control becomes a pain when driving curvy roads as the brake activates and locks up a wheel as your are mid turn. Other than that the acceleration is great. Has guts. Very comfortable for 4 grown adults. Have been very happy with maintenance, as good my moms Honda CRV. Really good gas mileage, I average 27-29 MPG, in the city it was up to 32 MPG! Compact size makes parking anywhere a breeze. Trunk has lots of space, even with 2- 12' Rockford's.
Grannies Getabout
sunny, 02/14/2019
2010 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Not a luxury o r fancy car but I don't have any regrets over buying it. I bought this car for utilitarian purposes and it performed perfectly. Maintenance costs were a concern for me, as an elderly woman with no one to help me I was so pleased because I have had no expensive repairs as yet and regular servicing is very reasonable. I will definately buy another Kia if and when need be.
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Amazing
Robert, 06/06/2009
2010 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Kia has definatly come a long way. This car has amazing handling and great power I did not even realize it was a 4 cylinder. I am 62 and have an enormous amount of legroom. Everything in the interior is easily accessible. The look is amazing it will be a great replacement to the Spectra. And 40 MPG cant ask for anything more.
Have to hand it to Kia
guyonastage, 12/30/2013
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The sport tuned suspension really makes this car fun to drive. It's no sports car by any means, but it is a beautiful blend of fun and practicality. There's a half inch dead spot in the throttle which makes first gear a royal pain, but it's a very simple fix for someone with a little know-how. Even with the mod, the gas pedal is REALLY light and sensitive. It takes a little getting used to. Blue tooth isn't great, but it's there. Back seats have an impressive amount of space for a coupe. Drivers seat sits high and and only raises from the back. Steering wheel controls are great, audio sounds good, interior controls have a comfortable and logical layout. Well done, Kia.
Screamin' Hot Value
BrettChandler, 10/15/2010
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great features like Bluetooth, Sirius, nice leather, heated seats, and a wonderfully-tuned sport suspension. Motor pulls well, though a little weak below 2,500 rpm. I STILL haven't been able to make the tires howl in a turn, let alone break traction. Styling is wonderful. The exterior has fantastic proportions. The interior is comfortable, and there's remarkable rear seat space for a compact sports coupe.
Civic killer
harry, 01/03/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had a Vw jetta and a 2000 honda civic, and the Forte has more power than bothe.Smoothe 5 speed manual transmission, nice steering wheel controls, nicely placed heat vents. Only complaint is the sterio needs tweeters mounted up near mirrors, sounds a little muffled. Base model still outshined my other two cars. Plans to put some 18 inch rims, body kit, and better interior speekers. Hedders and axaust already available 3rd party, well priced. To not be a hybrid, the gas milage blows me away, but drop in K&N airfilter adds about 15 more horsepower and 75 more miles per full tank of gas. Fun car, lots of potential for us tuner car drivers,BUY IT.
Great car for a great price!
littleashley, 01/31/2013
2010 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My husband and I owned this car for a year, and I loved it! We put 20k miles on it with no problems, and the gas mileage was great.. We made it from San Diego to Phoenix with one tank. The body style is classy, not like the older kia's. The interior also looks extremely nice with leather, and I liked the digital radio and the way it worked with sirius. The car was also fun to drive.. It's only a 4 cyl, so it doesn't have a lot of pick up, but it handles really well. We had to trade in our car because it was difficult getting the car seat in and out of the back, but thats the only reason!
I like it
g, 09/18/2010
2010 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car, accelerates nicely, good gas mileage, stylish design, quiet and smooth ride. Good price. Just bought it, only regret is that it has NO air conditioning, just assumed it would have ac, cold here so I did not have ac on my check list.
Great bargain
dankocke, 12/21/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
For the price (with rebates) this is hands down the best car in its category. For the price that is... not for what it is. While it has all sorts of wonderful features like bluetooth, satellite, etc., it does not have the same feel of a VW, Toyota, or Honda. That said, the fuel economy is not as good either. I've filled it up 3 times now and in cold weather in mixed driving I've averaged 27mpg. I use to get that in my Acura TSX. The Forte is a very nice car, though. It feels solid, is very quiet, and has a huge trunk. I have the coffee interior which is fantastic looking. I wish Kia would drop the 2.4l into the EX as the suspension on the SX is too stiff.
Great Car
paulst2419, 07/19/2012
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car in May of 2010 and have nearly 25,000 trouble-free miles on it. It has plenty of pep especially since I have added a few aftermarket parts. I get awesome gas mileage, even in the city. Averaging 28 mixed city and hwy. The paint is kinda crappy though. I've had a few cosmetic warranty issues but they were fixed immediately with no trouble from Kia Corporate or my dealership. $18,750 for a fully loaded car with leather, sun roof, and 17 inch wheels I couldn't be happier. The manual transmission took some getting used to. Overall great car.
not so bad
malicioustoast, 04/24/2013
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
2010 forte ex sedan 2.0L 4 cyl automatic. overall, i'd have to say i love this car. traded my nissan titan for this in 2010, and i'm LOVING the gas mileage. now has 26k miles. the exterior and interior both look really nice, and the ride is comfortable. i drive from dallas to corpus almost every other weekend, and it handles like a boss. pick up isn't that great, but that's to be expected with a 2.0. only thing i don't like is this thing is prone to dents. i just leaned on the car and i got a dent on the drivers side door. a girl from my university also hit the passenger door with her purse and dented it, and her purse was freaking tiny lol. despite that, KIA made one nice little car :)
So many problems, so few miles
Thornytoes, 11/13/2015
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
10 of 18 people found this review helpful
Clutch and flywheel had to be replaced at 70K miles at a cost of over $1500. No aftermarket parts widely available. Speedometer/Odometer replaced at approximately 75K miles. Entire rack and pinion steering assembly had to be replaced at 85K miles at a cost of over $1000. Tires on this care barely reach 15K miles without going bald. Brakes and rotors replaced at 85K miles. This car, while fun to drive and very good looking is expensive to maintain and not very reliable. It is my second Kia and possibly my last. I would advise against any manual transmission in this car. This is a very difficult clutch to drive, and I have driven many. When you have to replace it, get ready pay big bucks.
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DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lydiac8668, 08/16/2011
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am amazed they have not recalled this car! My engine has stalled on me 4 times now and no one knows how or why. According to other sites, I am not the only one! I drive only 4 miles away from my home daily to go to work on a very busy street. The last time it stalled, my lights were still on in my car, except my engine cut off, as well as my power steering, in drive, and I had to throw on my emergency lights and use my entire body weight to pull into a lot. This is day 5 of having a rental car through Kia and they still can't "recreate the situation" or "fix it". If you wouldn't put your loved one in it, don't buy it!
2010 Kia Forte Koup
kiaaed, 10/18/2011
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Good car and fun to drive. The exterior is very nice and the interior looks nice but the material doesn't look like it will last very long. There are some issues:1) The sun-roof is very noisy and bounces around when hitting a bump. 2) Air condition doesn't feel cold enough especially on a hot 100 degree day.3) There are leaks in the floor board or door that is causing mold to grow on the passenger floor mat. Kia cannot figure out the problem. They just bandage the problem by trying to kill the mold that eventually comes back. Make sure you check yours!4) Gears shift hard unexpectedly.5) Alignment/tires wear down in the inside of tires & change tires after 20k miles. Bluetooth/addressbook bad
Awful Build quality!
usereks1187, 01/26/2011
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2010 Kia Forte brand new car has been the worst car we have every had, heated seats never worked it came from the factory with them not connected, sunroof cracked for no reason took a month for Kia to pay for it. Then windshield cracked overnight for no reason. now at 7000 miles transmission has went out and Kia said it will take two weeks to fix it and will not provide us with a loner car. We will be trading this car in when we get it back but it has awful resale value. We will never purchase another Kia.
An okay car
poreharry, 10/26/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a Forte EX with the fuel economy package. I am fairly disappointed with the purchase. It handles like a slug, the transmission is continually hunts for the highest gear. I do like the safety features and the Sirius radio, but honestly that is about all I like about the vehicle
Disappointment
Patricia Wald, 07/13/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
This car is a major disappointment. Ride is rough. Brakes and gear shift poorly responsive, fuel injection uneven. No vision out rear window. Rear headrests further block vision. Back of car too high for vision. Driver's left vent for air very poor. Controls for sunroof make no sense in terms of open being opposite of closed. Takes excessive time for sunroof control to result in desired position. Remote key to open trunk is extremely slow. Have to be right at trunk for it to respond. The trunk door doesn't stay in the up position. Very narrow access to truck. Would recommend against anyone buying this car.
Sweet SX - Automatic 2.4L
Foxman, 08/09/2010
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just took it on my SX 4-dr on its inaugural tour to north Florida. I have 2,500 miles on it now and LOVE it! Exterior paint and finish is superior. Plenty of exterior chrome and the details have a quality look. A very 'tight' feel to this vehicle. Excellent drive-ability and handling. Steering is sure and responsive. Braking is smooth and reassuringly certain. I preferred the comfort and roominess of the 4-door SX over the 2-door Koup. The transmission can be jumpy with Cruise Control in the hills (combination of 5 speed auto and 2.4 L). Lots of seat maneuverability to find the right passenger seating comfort on the road. Too much plastic in the dash, however it has a finished look and feel.
Excellent so far at 8500 miles
wam927, 04/25/2011
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have the 2010 Forte EX sedan with the Fuel Economy package and could not be happier. This is actually a car for my daughter to drive, so the safety features were an important consideration. We drove the car from Washington state to the gulf coast and averaged 35.2 mpg, including climbing over the Rocky Mountains, driving generally the speed limit (up to 75 mph). While the transmission hunted for gears somewhat with the cruise control in the mountains, the car performed flawlessly. The 5-speed auto. transmission is highly recommended. The 2011's 6-speed would be a welcome step up. The paint quality leaves a little to be desired, but overall the exterior seems to be reasonably good.
New purchase!
Jack, 10/25/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought this today. Noted items: As others have said, great performance, looks good, good ride, OK on road noise,lots of features at a great price. I'd like better rear view with the mirror, but the headrests seem to block a bit. I didn't notice any problem with the 4-speed gearing like the main review; things felt fine to me. Door closing seemed a little tinny, as in "not as solid" as some I'd driven. I mainly looked at Elantras as an option, but their high engine noise and lower acceleration made the difference. Minor differences include a more solid feel in the Elantra and better cup holders, but for overall value, the Forte seems hard to beat. I haven't tried all the features yet.
New Kia owner
destiny1963, 09/13/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased my first brand new vehicle and it is the Kia Forte. It drives/handles/rides really well. The interior room is amazing for a smaller car. Impressive gas mileage, sharp looking inside and out. I was very leery about getting a Korean made vehicle because of so many negative comments made about the brand in the past. But so far, I'm impressed. My husband and I weren't looking for a hot rod but our Forte has a sporty look and plenty of acceleration.
WANTED CIVIC MADE BETTER CHOICE
emmett linkous, 10/25/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really wanted to buy a Honda Civic. I had a hard time making up my mind what to buy when I couldn't get the price on the Civic to meet my budget. I decided to check out the Kia Forte Ex. What a wonderful choice. I saved over 5000 dollars and came away with a vehicle that i think in the long run will just as good as the Civic. This car is loaded with more options and seems to be as well built as the Civic. Only time will tell. This car is really fun to drive. It has more pep than the Civic. I really like the steering wheel controls and the Blue Tooth.
Great car
Richard, 08/15/2009
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recently picked up the forte SX. I guess there is a very limited number of leather packages out there and I could not pick one up. But I did get the sun roof. This car is great. Awesome feel when driving. Takes corners pretty tight. Engine has enough go for what I need. Car looks awesome with the 17 tires.
We are getting excellent value from our sedan
smulvey, 12/10/2012
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We have a 2010 FORTE EX lease car for $ 239 a month with -0- down, -0- first month payment and a $ 400 disposition fee. So our monthly cost for this car is pretty low. We have 20,000 miles on it to date. We just drive 500 miles Sunday Dec 9,2012 and we got somewhere between 32 and 35 MPG. We have Blizzack Snow tires, four adults in the car, limited luggage. We adjusted the seats to get good leg room, we are all 6 foot tall. We have the Automatic 4 speed. The car's equipment all works good. We have had no dealer service. We do oils changes and tire changes. That is all. Our dealer is a dishonest crook. ( Vision Kia of Fairport NY ). He can't change so we just pray for him and hope for best
Great for the price!
chris271, 04/05/2011
2010 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2010 kia forte LX (with the 5 speed manual) late last year as a brand new car. I was looking at it as well as the honda fit and ford fiesta and liked it because it was much bigger than the others for the price. While mine doesnt have power windows or locks, it still has the bluetooth, ipod connect, etc. It rides ok but you can feel all the bumps. The build quality is ok, ive had some issues with the mirrors needing replacement for noise. with the 5 speed it has plenty of power. the seats are very comfortable, but the interior materials do feel a bit cheap.Its a very aggressive, nice looking car. For the price you can't beat it, for just under 13 grand it was a great buy
I LOVED my Forte!
mathwhiz1, 09/15/2013
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recently traded in my 2010 Kia Forte for a 2013 Nissan Sentra, but I only traded it in because it was high in miles (over 100k). Otherwise I would still be driving it. I was a little leery about buying a Kia, but I was pleasantly surprised. Mine came equipped with all kinds of toys: Bluetooth, Sirius satellite radio. Acceleration was more than ample for passing.
I had to check out reviews
jkim1102, 11/06/2009
2010 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ok, I have only rented this car twice now and I had to check out the reviews because I was so impressed. I've driven everything under the sun because of my traveling job and Forte simply impressed me in this class! The reviews on this site has confirmed my feeling. I don't need to buy a car right this minute but if I had to I would definitely buy this one. The only other one I would consider is the Toyota Prius 2010, but I'm sure it's much pricier. I'll have to do some calculations. My research says that you should get the fuel economy EX model with 5 speed automatic. It comes with impressive electric steering. I just had to put my 2 cents in!
Must Consider this car!
Mister Tough, 10/04/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very pleased overall with performance, styling & creature comforts. Note: Do not see engine temperature / charge / oil pressure gauge. Owned Chevy's my entire life. Never thought I would own anything else. The recession changed my way of thinking to consider best possible value for the dollar. After looking at American makes, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Subaru, Hyundai, decided that Kia offered the most car / most features / best performance / best economy / best safety / best warranty for the dollar. For less than the cost of one repair bill, upgraded to 10 yr / 100K mi Bumper-To-Bumper warranty. The total price tag was less than any other new car and many 1-8 yr used cars.
Power to Surprise *****
pwr2surprise, 01/31/2011
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my Forte last week and so far the car has been very good. Korean Cars has been very reliable lately. There's nothing i have as complain so far. Besides the good looks i like all the amenities and not to mention MPG is great. 1st Fill up i rode 400 miles w/ a full tank. I take a lot of Freeway maybe that's why but still very good for a 2.0 4cylinder.
My Kia Forte has won me over
chickyflyaz, 11/11/2010
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had been driving a 2009 Nissan Altima prior to purchasing this Kia. I had originally set out only wanting another Altima but could not get a good enough deal. A friend talked to me into checking out the Kia dealership where I test drove the Forte. It was affordable and while I was disappointed it wasn't my first choice, I liked it enough to buy it. 3 weeks later I absolutely love it! I drove that car for 2 1/2 weeks before I had to put gas in the tank! I love the way it looks and the comfortable interior. I would like a little more get up and go, but it does get moving eventually.
High Value for Money
ausman, 11/18/2009
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well designed, in and out. Fit and finish impressive. Feels stable and powerful. Classy, understated interior. Very well appointed for price. Instrumentation and dash clearly lighted. Strong acceleration, though A/T is a little balky and indecisive (note Oct. 09 TSB that promises a fix). Cruises quietly and effortlessly. More than adequate leg and head room front and rear even with sunroof. Seats comfortable enough, but could use more lateral support and cushioning. Above average suspension, but a little jumpy over uneven surfaces. Sound system excellent, but speed sensitive audio feature is ineffective. Bluetooth needs better firmware. Large capacity trunk. Very good fuel economy.
Currently have 7500 miles driven and I love it!
kthibodeau1, 02/06/2011
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bottom Line: This is an attractive fun car that is affordable. I have always been a Toyota driver because of their reliability. Well I'm 28 and wanted to get a little more than the basic corolla. The corolla S is a joke! It has no added performance features so it was time to look elsewhere. My target was a Civic SI but it just cost too much. I test drove the Forte and fell in love. The manual transmission is a little touchy but with a little practice its easy to get used to. I love this car and if you give it a try you will too! Note: I gave the car a reliability rating of 5 because of the 100,000 warranty and free roadside assistance for 5 years.
Excellent Car...
jmp2010, 10/17/2011
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I traded a 1997 Ram 4wd i have had for 6 years for this car. Obviously the gas mileage was the problem with my truck. Over the course of 3 days i drove a total of 27 different vehicles. I came to my kia dealership with the sole intention of a used car. My salesman gave me the keys to a new 2011 Forte Ex and said drive it like you stole it lol. I was so impressed with the car i signed papers 30 minutes later. My car was slightly used as a low mileage lease to the Kia manufacturing plant a few miles from my home. Its primary function was a carpool car. It was perfectly maintained and had 3400 miles on it. It now has a little over 29000 on it and not even the slightest hint of a problem.
I Luv my Kia
TLG, 06/10/2010
2010 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my Coup for just a little over 2 months. I still love walking out to the parking lot at work and seeing my baby. Even better when I get in to enjoy the drive home. I have had so many compliments on this car as well. It feels like I should have paid much more for it. The acceleration is great on this car! I need to be careful though, I have tendency to want to go faster than what the speed limit is because it's so fun to drive! Oh, and the gas mileage is awesome! The way this car drives and performs it feels like shouldn't be so efficient. And my teenagers actually don't mind being seen with me in this car racy red car. :)
Great Car!
jck1962, 06/27/2010
2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this Car! I saw this car advertised in the paper and it quickly caught my eye, then i saw the price and was like wow! after a quick test drive and the usual 4 hour negotiation with a trade I drove it home and that says a lot because I loved my Nissan xterra just not the gas it was costing me for my 50 mile round trip to work.
Best and cheapest car I've ever owned-perfect!
Eric, 08/11/2019
2010 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have got a brand new $40k on average car every year or untill something annoyed me about it, until this one! 2010 Kia Forte Koup EX manual. This car handles and drives amazing, it has a quality feel thru out, I loved everything about it. This was the first car I've ever loved so I kept it-it was NEVER in the shop for anything wrong with it, not even one rattle. I kept it until 110k miles and still looked and drove brand new. The only reason I sold it is because I have always wanted a 6th generation Camaro and I love power so I traded for brand new RS LT2 V6 manual... It's already been in the shop 5 times within a year (over a month in shop)!!! The crazy thing is it was easier to go faster in the Forte, so strange! The Camaro is obviously allot quicker but at high speeds 100+ the Kia is so easy to handle and you feel like you can drive any type of way, the Camaro it's a hand full and really have to grip the steering wheel. I like the Forte so much I actually started working for them as a salesman in 2015...get this, the dealership has not had any repairs on the Koup ever, the only thing was on some of them the clear coat on the EX wheels would be discolored a little bit-but that's nothing that just shows what an amazing car they are!!!! Kia has truly totally changed their game from crap to perfection. After my friends and family seeing how much I liked mine they got different Kia's, 15 of them to be exact since 2011 and not one of them has been in the shop!!!! That is mind blowing to me, and it really urks me when people say Kia is crap, they don't know what they are talking about, they USED to be crap! Anything 2010 (which is when the revamped their company) and newer is wonderful. If your thinking about buying one just GET IT, you'll be so happy you did!!!
Great Car - front end clunking noise
Melissa, 03/03/2010
2010 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car has been great for me. I had the clicking / clunking noise on my front end as well, brought it in in a month after I had purchased and they said they couldn't find anything. 3 Months later I bring it back in and they said they figured out what the noise was on all Fortes as there is something behind the front tires that needs adjustment. BUT they will only tell you if you tell them you hear the noise first. Otherwise, they will not tell you about this problem. Hopefully this helps a lot of you out there.
ITS A SURE THING!
Duggy, 02/23/2010
2010 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had a Camry, Jetta, civic, and between the 4 cars, the Forte has had the worst mpg.. Granted I warm my car n winter and only avg City 18 mp.. Hopefully 22 in the Spring... Otherwise car has been a Dream! It felt and still feels like quality, from its sleek design exterior/interior, To its amazing warranty! Its rough on bumps, but seats are comfy and the bumps just makes it feel TOUGH! Love the AUX/USB Ipod hookup! Plenty of storage..Traction Control is great in winter! Downside to buying LX is no Cruise.. Aftermarket $399 installed..Only have driven 1260 miles but very SATISFIED!
So many standard options for a compact
Mark, 08/12/2009
2010 Kia Forte SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
2010 Kia Forte SX - We were lucky enough to get the SX with all the options including the leather. This car is amazing. With times a little tougher my wife sold her 2003 Bmw M3 Convertible. We both love the car and the heated leather seats made the transition to this new car great. We drove 500+ miles to pick it up and it was fun to drive home after the purchase. It is almost unbelievable how this car has so many standard options on the base model. With the sirus radio and bluetooth radio it makes it even easier and very fun to drive. The car handles very well at 80 and seems to stop very good. The ride is smooth until you hit small pot holes, then the car feels a little ridged.
Nothing but problems
Kris, 01/23/2010
2010 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in october of 09. Loved it for the first 1000 miles then the driver side window had adjustment problems and was hitting the molding sounding like the window was gonna break. Now when i shitf gears i get a back fire threw the intake and no one can figure out what it is and now since 4200 miles its have a clunk and the front end and they say they cant fix it cuz they cant pin point the noise. WTF?? ive owned 14 cars before this and this is my first new car and id rather drive my 1990 vw jetta with 200,000 miles than this car!!!
Love it
Randy T., 09/16/2009
2010 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle approx. 2 weeks ago. I like it a lot! It doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it's a great car to drive. The day after I bought it, we took it on a trip. We put about 350 miles on the car in 3 days. When I checked the mileage, I couldn't believe it. I was getting 38 mpg! I have since filled the gas tank a 2nd time and still get 38 mpg. This is more than what I anticipated and I'm very happy. The car is comfortable and handles great. I was a little nervous as a first time buyer of a Kia, but so far I'm happy with my purchase. The only item I need to have checked is the outside passenger mirror. There is a whistling coming from it going over 35 mph.