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Definitely worth a look and a buy

wyatt brenny, 02/11/2019
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
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This was my first car as a 16 year old. I am 17 now and it has done nothing but great things for me. The fuel economy is amazing (25-28 city and 40-45 highway). Nothing short of a little engine masterpiece. The 1.8 liter engine may not look like much but combine it with the low gearing and a self shifter this car can get from 0-60 pretty quick.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car for the Price

Joel, 06/14/2019
2016 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Own a 2016 Forte Koup SX. Wonderful car considering I was able to get it used for about 11k. Little noisy at high speeds but worth every penny for a car this price. I am 6'3 and 210 and fit in the Koup no problem. Manual shift is smooth and acceleration is very quick for the segment. Spare tire would be nice and the sport suspension can be rough at time when driving on bad city roads. Great looking car that isn't too common and a lot of fun.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car .went from a 06 f-150 to a 16 kia

Jbpalomo , 07/20/2019
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2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
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The best small car ever you can't beat the fuel mpg .On top of that I've had this car new only 22 miles on it and no recalls on this model ever I plan on keeping this car till it cant run any longer not a single problem with this car currently got 42000 mile on her take car of the car and the car takes care of you .can get close to 400 mile on a tank of gas traveling on the interstate

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Chris, 01/19/2020
2016 Kia Forte EX 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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Great gas mileage. Handles nice. Great in the snow with 4 winter tires.

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Fun car when it actually runs right

Rylan, 04/22/2021
2016 Kia Forte Koup SX 2dr Coupe (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Very nice looking car. Taillights and headlights look amazing. Fancy features like folding mirrors with lights and frameless windows are things you would see on a fancier car. Seats are among the comfiest Ive sat in great for road trips. The stereo sucks however sounds like playing music on your phone speaker. Fuel economy and power are great from the 1.6 turbo, the car handles well and shifts great. Unfortunately I had 4 engines lights in one year of ownership from 53000-80000 kms. Had a awful misfire and went into limp mode in cold temperatures that made the car sound like a tractor. And the cars dash rattles like crazy over bumps. It's cheap kia roots came out and it's poor reliability made me trade it in for a Mazda.

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