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Used 2010 Kia Forte Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

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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3.25 out of 5 stars

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.

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4 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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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5 out of 5 stars

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 6’2” 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 can’t ask for anything more.

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