Used 2016 Kia Forte Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Well made & designed car for a bargain price!
Barry, 05/21/2016
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
58 of 59 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2016 LX Forte automatic equipped with the popular equipment package, floormats, mud guards and a spare tire for $18,000.00 cash including all fees and taxes out the door. Be aware, it actually only comes with a tire repair kit and inflator as standard equipment. No trade was involved and that price included a $2,000.00 cash back and $400.00 military offer. I can honestly say that I haven't found anything that I don't like about this car. I have mostly been driving in the city and I have averaged a solid 29 MPG over the past 1,250 miles with the a/c always on. The 1.8 L engine has ample power and is smooth. The car rides and handles well and is very quiet. The seats both front and rear are very comfortable and I love the overall driving experience. I haven't found a single fault in this car and I have been over it with a fine tooth comb. I buy all my cars new and I usually keep them for about 12 years. I also do all of my own maintenance. I've owned Toyota, Honda and Nissan vehicles and to date this is the best example of value, function, and quality that I've encountered. I compared and drove all of the other cars in the Forte's class and for me this was the clear winner, even if I ignored the higher pricing of the competition. If you want a very well made car, packed with tons of standard options at a very good price, put this car at the top of your list!
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Inexpensive well equipped car
Charles S., 05/02/2016
2016 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
Ride handles well for the most part. Steering feels sluggish at times and engine sounds cheap. But overall the car accelerates quick and delivers a sportier driving feel than most cars in the segment. It also has good looks and nice technology options. Would buy another forte
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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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