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VolatileCaprice, 07/02/2022
2016 Kia Forte SX 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I wanted a small car so I'm living with it, but the window/lock control panel is strangely close to the driver. Took a couple months to get used to pulling my arm all the way back so I can press the window buttons, never found that in another car before. A little low to the ground because it's trying to be sporty, but not too low where you hit every bump, just have to be more mindful of debris in the street. You can feel the road perhaps a bit more than the average car of this age, doesn't bother me, but some passengers like to point it out (dad). Also, being a small car, expect some extra struggle when you load up 4-5 heavy people :) Added 25k miles to the 15k I bought it with, no issues yet. Very basic features which I was happy with because I grew up on old simple cars, not a whole bunch of worthless tech I'll never learn how to use. Overall happy with how it performs, feels, handles.

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Best car I've ever owned

Smitty, 10/12/2021
2016 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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Best car for Sure , great on gas , sporty but economically cheap to work on , if I was going to buy another one I would for Sure buy another newer model of Kia Forte or the Stinger

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My Forte Rocks

Jim’s Forte, 05/18/2020
2016 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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Great value, very good gas mileage, fun to drive.

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I love my Forte!

Disan, 05/30/2021
2016 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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This car has been very reliable. I put about 15,000 miles a year with zero problems with just regular maintenance. I still get a lot of complements on how good the car looks.

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Kia is awsome

Robert king, 05/16/2017
2016 Kia Forte EX 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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I test drive mazda 3..to cramped inside I am 6 ft tall.even though I would say the mazda was more sporty looking I went with the kia way more bang for the buck

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