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Impressions after several months
Rolland, 12/28/2020
2017 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this KIA with 34,000 miles on it a few months back and now it's got about 38,000 miles. I'll have to agree with some of the reviews here that the acceleration often leaves little to be desired as well as the heater not being the best in the world. On high the heater is not bad but then the windows usually start to fog up which means that I generally have to open a window part way to eliminate the fog. If I turn the dial to defrost it defaults to air conditioning for some reason. Maybe so the temp change doesn't perhaps crack the windshield? That happened on my 2006 KIA LX. Back to acceleration, it feels like it doesn't want to easily go into gear and pick up. That RPM needle flies toward the red danger zone! So I've learned what to expect given certain conditions and drive accordingly. So far I haven't had a problem with the trunk latch like others have stated. The vehicle sometimes locks itself up whether or not I push the key fob button and that gets annoying if I go out to the garage to get something I forgot and don't have the fob with me. Mainly it isn't that bad a vehicle and it's my daily driver at the moment. The wheel wells are pretty tight and the car is low to the ground which makes it a bit of a problem in the winter. I absolutely suggest the best rated sipped winter tires in winter conditions and carry a shovel in the trunk just in case! The tires that come with it are not adequate and basically suck. Also, mine came with a patch kit instead of a spare. I pulled the spare from my old KIA and put it in the trunk! The sound system is not bad but the volume in relation to the speakers might leave you lacking as it has for me. I've got the CD player as well as Bluetooth capability and it does read .mp3's so I burn my own disks. Set up for Sirius but personally I don't care for a service that cuts off in tunnels or underneath power lines and such. After reading one review here I will probably double check the motor mounts. As near as I can tell there is no transmission dipstick which leads me to believe this is an enclosed system. I know, I haven't had much time to get to know the vehicle fully yet. Perhaps I'll update this review after I have more time and use. Hopefully these words at this juncture will be helpful to someone.
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Amazing car if you live somewhere warm!
Sarah M., 11/12/2019
2017 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2017 Kia Forte for almost two years now and have had absolutely NO problems with it. Even if I did, Kia gives a 5 year manufacturer's warranty, so repairs will be covered into 2022! It gets amazing gas mileage and has a huge amount of room in the cabin and the trunk, especially for a sedan. The Bluetooth can be a little glitchy at times, but with all things considered, this is a VERY minor issue. The only thing I will warn is to not buy this car if you're not used to driving FWD vehicles in winter conditions. I've always had Jeeps, so this car just doesn't perform well enough for me personally in the winter. It also has a little bit of an issue with hydroplaning when it rains sometimes (not all the time, it's hit or miss). Overall though, this is a very reliable car. The only reason I'm trading it in is because I live in the northeastern United States, and I can't see myself getting around in this car very well during winter (Jeeps have spoiled me). But if this is something you're good with, by all means, buy this car!
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Not your Grandma's kinda quiet!
3DRoyal, 04/06/2019
updated 10/08/2020
2017 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After 3 years of owning this car I can say "It really grew on me!". Although I'm still not happy with the sound system and road noise it is really awsome on gas mileage! I've put 25K miles on this car and I'm still only spending about $40 on gas per month. I take really good car of my KIA Forte and the ride is still comfortable and smooth, but I can't wait to step up to something larger!
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jerry, 10/23/2017
2017 Kia Forte S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
The center armrest is to far back. The automatic driver window is not set up to go up automatically, To many unnecessary features (Turn signals 3,5,7.)Just use the signal and then turn off. The worst lack of feature "NO CD PLAYER".I don't have an I pad and don't plan on getting one. So , NO DISKS.....No daytime driving lights that go on when you start the vehicle. It has to be a manual operation. Radio is not easy to set up and hold desired stations.
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Surprised to have fallen in love with my Kia
Kari, 01/03/2018
2017 Kia Forte LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
10 years ago, I would have laughed at the mention of purchasing a Kia. However, the brand come a long way in the past decade. I got my Kia Forte December 1, 2017. After having it for a month, I can say that I'm impressed. Many complain about the acceleration but it is a compact sedan, not a sport car. However, she has adequate power to pass even the sports cars if need be. The interior of the cabin is comfortable. The controls are easily acessible. And surprisingly, the MPG gets 32 combined as promised by Kia, even when I'm feeling heavy footed. When I'm cruising, sometimes I average 44 MPG. Aside from that, it's a classy looking car. I have absolutely been smitten with the Kia brand. I will update in a few years to let everyone know if the prospective reliability holds true.
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