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Fun Car!
Don B, 12/14/2017
updated 12/21/2023
2016 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
first of all, this car is FAST. And BEAUTIFUL. Looks like an Audi A3, or a Mercedes C551. I got a, deal on a new 2016 in snow white with grey leather, moon roof, fully loaded with sun roof, nav, back up camera. Haven't figured out uvo infotainment system yet. Still no problems at 45000 miles.
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Unreliable, doesn’t last long
Kyndal McCroskey, 03/11/2024
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2016 with low mileage in 2017. It started burning through oil a couple years ago. The catalytic converter died and cost $3,000 to replace (they chalked this up to going over a bumpy road once). The engine died about a year later. This was with regular maintenance, oil changes, and I had just changed the transmission fluid. The car was under 100,000 miles. Completely worthless and not worth your money unless you want a short term car. Steer clear if you want a long-lasting reliable car.
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Quirky reliable car
Evan , 06/20/2023
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was the most reliable car I have ever owned until I hit deep water at speed and killed her. The pros: Zero maintenance. I put 133k on with nothing but oil changes, a tail light bulb, tires and new wipers. Bluetooth connectivity and sturdy low-tech features that always work. Great gas mileage. Always came in over 40 average, with plenty of city driving thrown in. Surprisingly large front seat. I'm 6'7" and fit in it very comfortably. Lots of trunk space too. Cons: Absurdly loud cabin noise. Hitting a small stick sounds like you're running over an oak tree. The headlights angle down, and the field of vision driving at night is limited unless the light beams are on. I lived near boar for a period of time with this car and I didn't like to drive it without the high beams on because you could see things until they were <100 ft. Away. The trunk randomly opens. There were many times I came out to the car and the trunk was open. Luckily people left it alone, but if you had something valuable in it, it would be a real concern. There's no spare tire. It has an emergency inflator, but that feels wrong. Overall, this car was great. I reliably commuted in it for 7 years in rain, snow and extreme heat. I never had a mechanical problem with it, and I never in a million years would have picked a KIA. My wife saw it, liked the color and the price. I didn't want to buy it, but in the end, I liked it and drove it more than she did. For a daily driver I would recommend to people commuting long distances. This would not make a great rideshare vehicle due to a small back seat when people are up front. I wouldn't buy it as a first car either, but it would make a great graduation present from a reliability standpoint alone. Would recommend it, but it's going to be a little weird. I already miss mine. RIP Kim Jong Fun.
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Underrated vehicle with unexpected surprises
Demian, 05/02/2019
2016 Kia Forte EX 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought used 2016 forte5 ex after trading my old 2000 crv lx. Test drove elantra GT, honda fit, civic hatchback. (I didn't try focus hatchback because when I drove rental focus on german highway I wasn't impressed at all and also heard reliability score is low. I also didn't try Mazda 3 hatchback because of small space for backseat and cargo and very similar interior design to my current CX5). I chose forte5 because a lot less money than civic hatchback (better driving experience but noisier), better interior design and body style than elantra, and more powerful than fit (felt like driving a toy car). I think I can comment on riding since I added around 1000 miles. Yes riding is a lot bumpier than my 2012 honda accord as other people mentioned. But I liked the direct feeling of road conditions on the steering wheel and enjoyed the riding every day. Unexpectedly powerful and smooth when I pressed acceleration pedal. I was constantly watching mpg number on the gauge for fun and managed to 37 mpg for commute (local driving with around 15 traffic stops and lights). Steering is quite responsive and nimble. One gripe if I have to say is I feel more rough movement when it starts than any cars I have driven. Probably it is designed that way since I don't feel any engine roughness while driving. At the beginning, sometimes I felt engine misfires. However, after I realized I have to hold the key in ignition position a little longer to start the engine, the symptom was gone. I just got used to engine start of all japanese cars I have owned the last 30 years. I never thought about owning a korean car but this purchase changed my mind. Though have to wait for its reliability, don't have any hesitation to give a huge kudos to 2016 kia forte5.
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Forte5 EX or SX is the way to go
Bam, 11/02/2016
2016 Kia Forte EX 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you are interested in a Forte, get the hatchback. As far as looks, space,quickness in and out of traffic, and easy to work on, this is really the best hatch you can get. I thought I would never buy a Kia. Reminds me of Honda circa 1986. The only things I can nitpick on is handling is so so around curves, and stock speakers in the EX are horrible. Ride comfort is neither great or terrible. I drove out of the dealership under $20k for everything. Very satisfied.
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