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Love it!

Tony B., 04/07/2016
2016 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Have had it for over a week now and love it! Absolute value for the price. Looks stunning and handles well! Definitely recommend.

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4 out of 5 stars

LOVE MY NEW 2016 FORTE LX

Joshua Evans, 03/07/2016
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2p16 forte lx after driving my mom's car she had just purchased. I cruised in ir a few times and two weeks later I went and bought mine...only she has the AT am I have a manual. LOVE DRIVING THIS CAR!!! I TURNED THE ECO OFF AND ZOOM I'M OFF AND RUNNING!! I would recommend this car to anyone who wants comfort and style without breaking the bank!

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Good Not Excellent Car

Leland Lesher, 02/26/2016
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

The 6 speed manual transmission is geared MUCH too close together. In town I shift from 1st to 3rd to 5th and run in 5th from 30-45 MPH. They could do without 2nd and 4th gears and raise the ratio of 6th and make a nice 4 speed transmission. Might be great in Korea or other countries where one never drives above 55 MPH. I would hate this car in Germany because I would be maxing out engine RPMs in 6th gear on the Autobahn. 6th gear should have the engine running about 2,000 RPMs at 70 MPH which would make the fuel economy excellent instead of just good. Interior is NOISY, even without my hearing aids. I don't know if it is the NEXEN stock tires or just the engine noise. I will know better after I change out the tires to Good Years or some other US manufactured "quiet" tire.

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Unreliable

Charlene robinson, 02/10/2019
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful

Kia doesn't come with spare tires. No jack. I took my car into the dealer with the issue of starting. I have replaced 3 brands new batteries .Once my car seat for a few hours I have to use another car to jumpstart every day .kia dealer ran a diagnosticon the entirer car I was told all systems functions perfectly. Yet I'm still having the same issue. So basically I have been paying for a car note that I cant drive for a few months now.

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riding in style

tina martinez, 03/02/2016
2016 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

my experience at Kia was enjoyable all the way around. Charles at the Kia store in Conroe was phenomenal he went out of his way to put me into the car of my dreams I am completely satisfied with all aspects off service that was provided to me. As far as the car it drives smooth hugging the road at every turn. I love the rearview camera that show me what is behind my car while backing up, I get great gas mileage which is another plus . Overall this is a great car and I would recommend all to head over to KIA in Conroe and let Charles put you into the car of your dreams.

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