Used 2016 Kia Forte Consumer Reviews
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Good price for a reason. A beer can body.
Larry L, 12/27/2019
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I like my used 2016 6 speed Forte I purchased not too long ago, it was much less cost than the used Civic's I usually get. It rides smooth and looks great but a bit soft and sluggish in the handling compared to a Civic. Here's the deal, they do not hold there value like the Honda's and Toyota's do, for a reason. The metal is much thinner on them to the point that if you shut your door on the seat belt buckle, it can /will dent the inner door well or rocker panel. I drilled a hole into both Honda Civic and Forte for undercoating and the Honda produced nice curls of steel from the drill bit taking a while to get through but the Forte just instantly popped through producing a ripped hole, like drilling through a beer can. I also put both on my car lift to inspect the suspension. The Forte was lighter duty using cheap thin stampings but the Honda has full welded boxed in members and a bit heaver duty in general. Honda engines and trannys are also very very good and can take a lot of neglect and abuse. Not so sure about the Kia's. So buying new IMO, I would not try to save a little on a Kia, but buying used, getting a lot better price for a low mileage newer Kia maybe worth it.?? Time will tell for me.
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Pretty good
Rlruby.com, 10/09/2019
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Fast car, it's pretty good. Only problemis the multiple recalls the engine Has and how much oil the car burns through
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Getting my Money's Worth
Tim C, 04/09/2016
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Yes the car is very affordable and I was lucky enough to get a great deal but the features this car comes with are comparable with more expensive models. The interior is roomier and more comfortable than what you would expect with a compact model and I'm a big guy used to driving SUVs and pickups. The engine has adequate pep and power to navigate the daily urban commute. I have been averaging around 38MPG but I do alot of interstate driving. To nitpick, the steering is slugish compared to other compacts and a little more noise gets into the cabin from the road than I would like. Still I have been very happy with my Forte.
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I'm in Love
Jalee Finley, 06/15/2016
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful
I just purchased this car and I love everything about it!! There are three cons -(1) You cannot see the hood or front bumper despite how much you sit up or how close you sit to the steering wheel, and (2) you cannot see the back bumper, and (3) there is a small blind spot in the rear side views. That said, I love everything else about this car. I especially like the 6th gear and ability to downshift when needed. The audio could have been better, but I won't complain. The back seat is pretty spacious, and comfortable. The cup holders for the backseat are nice as well. If you have kids you will appreciate the plastic (instead of cloth or leather) on the backs of the front seats where their feet often touch/rest. This car has reinforced doors and PLENTY of airbags in case of collision.
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Best compact car for the price!
Larry, 05/12/2016
updated 06/18/2016
2016 Kia Forte Koup EX 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
The price for the base model with popular package (+$1000) is well worth it. The #1 reason that I chose Kia is that they do not use the CVT transmission that all of the other brands in it's class does. The 1.8L engine has plenty of power even with the air conditioner on high and with passengers. The interior is very nice for a base model and the popular package gets you a lot, including backup camera, Bluetooth, etc. Trunk space is best in it's class. If you can get a 2016 with the PP for under $18K you will not regret it and remember the transmission! CVT 's wear out at around 70,000 miles and cost around $7000 to replace (they cannot be repaired) perhaps this is why Kia chooses to not to use them because of their 100,000 mile warranty, KIA uses the dual clutch transmission. The hand controls are very ergonomic which helps keep your eyes on the road. Kia does not deal with Takata Airbags (look up Takata Airbag Inflators) I cannot express enough about staying away from any auto that is equipped with the CVT transmission. Kia along with Mobis (a German engineering company) have engineered great autos.The Cons: I only have only 1 and that is when driving the Forte all you see is the road which is great for an experienced driver, but for a beginner they are bound to miss judge resulting in hitting curbs etc.
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