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Outstanding Car
Captain Dave, 02/04/2017
updated 09/05/2018
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got a fantastic price of $12,999 + tax plus 0.9% financing on the LX manual. I purposely got the bare-bones LX with zero options. This way I could add the equipment/brands I wanted ala carte without paying manufacturer priced packages with unwanted options. Major upgrades were: 17" wheels and tires $1300, LED daytime running lights w/fog lights $265, rear lip spoiler $106, waterproof floor and trunk mats $108, neoprene front seat covers $239, mud flaps $46, stick on LED map lights $4. With tax et al my in-the-garage cost was $16,206. With the 17" tires the car handles as if on rails, brakes like a demon and the black 5-spoke rims on the pearl white car look incredible. That is under the MSRP and includes the sales tax! The 6-speed manual has short throws, is crisp and a joy to run through. Care must be taken going down from 6th to 5th as if you are lazy you can find 3rd by accident. I have also increased fuel economy and performance by switching to full synthetic oil and a K&N air filter. I live rural and average 44 MPG. As for infotainment the stereo is fine and a smart phone or tablet interface using google maps saves $thousands$. I also find 'driver aids' an excuse to pay poor attention to driving and another unnecessary expense. A manual gearbox guarantees full involvement and enjoyment plus extracts as much from the engine as you need. My only complaint which is mentioned by another is the final drive ratio with the manual. Like my other row-your-own vehicle I pull way too many RPM's on the highway due to the gearing compared to the automatic. I get 40+ MPG all around yet under 40 highway because I am at 2800 RPM as opposed to 2-2500 on surface streets. Still a great car and a blast to drive.
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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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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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Second KIA and still satisfied
meisnerjd@gmail.com, 04/18/2017
updated 10/19/2017
2016 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a daily commuter, I drive 90 + miles a day round trip to and from work. I average over 40 mpg. I gave the car five stars in performance because I am rating it against other cars in its class and price range. The manual trans. version (which I drive) accelerates circles around other subcompacts like Corolla, Sentra, Fit (not Hyundai -- same platform). Its cornering isn't amazing, but if I wanted something that took corners great, I'd have had to pay for it. Reviewers who hack on a sub $20K car's performance because it won't compare with that of a $60K sports car are trolls. This is my second KIA, having owned a 2013 Soul which I put 130K miles on with no problems what so ever. Likewise, I have had no issues whatsoever with the Forte. When this one reaches 100K miles, I'll most likely trade it for another KIA. The 100K mile warranty is the best in the industry.
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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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