This has nothing to do with this type forum but........

[stormrider54]

Does anyone know if Hundai or Kia Motors vehicles are any good? I see 40MPG highway. That has my attention. Both have great warranties.
To buy or not to buy, that is the question.

 

[LACamper]

Both had problems in the past- say pre-Katrina. More recently it seems that things have gotten better (based on my customer complaints - I do insurance so car discussions come up a lot- but I'm not a mechanic). The older sportages in particular at least to my totally unscientific analysis seemed to be problematic. Particularly the ones bursting into flames... not many of those but they tend to stand out in my memory for some reason.

Personally, I wouldn't buy one. I'm concerned about resale value more than anything. One bad set of defects could cause the resale values to plummet. They don't have a history of customer loyalty like Toyota or Honda to overcome a problematic series. The one non-mainstream I've always been drawn to but haven't bought is the Subaru Forrester. Several of my wealthier clients have been repeat buyers of those. They could be driving mercedes but choose Foresters.

Just my humble opinion though.

 

[jasonj5313]

I am a Nissan man, saying that I would the two you mentioned would be great cars to buy used low miles 1-2 yrs old. (due to depreciation) Suzuki has stepped it up as well. Those three cars are great commuter vehicles for a low price.

 

[Neil09]

My mom has an 06 kia sportage with 120k with no problems. When its time for my g.f a new car, we will definitely check out those two first. Most likely a year or two old like stated above.

 

[themcfarland]

Not much to service on them, dont hold value, but my wife hit someone she was doing 50 plus they were sitting still for no reason and it didnt register to the wife and she hit them HARD.. she walked away.. Kia spectra.. not made anymore but nice.. On a personal note, get the auto.. 5 speed is hirky jerky..

 

[S&W4ME]

I have an 04 Kia Optima with over 111,000. So far, knock on wood, no problems

 

[moe24]

I drive a 2011 hyundai elentra(company car)and its nice.i drive it from new Orleans to Houma and back everyday.$30 bucks I get 300 miles.ill say I get about 28 city and 32 hwy miles per gallon not the 40miles per gallon that they advertise.

 

[Russo]

the new Kia and Hyundai are great cars and give others a run for their money.. i would certainly conside a Genesis or Equus over anything Japanese

 

[Dave328]

I work for Audi, but we share a building with Hyundai. Let me say that I remember how Hyundai started in the US with the Excel. A $4700 POS. That is NOT the Hyundai of today. The Koreans really got their **** together and are building some nice vehicles. And you're going to be hard pressed to beat the 10/100 warranty! I got the real scoop from the guys who work on them day in and day out, and it was enough for me to recommed one to my brother in law. He bought a '12 Tucson and loves it. If anybody is seriously interested in a Hyundai, (or an Audi for that matter), let me know, " I have a guy".

 

[Jack]

I drive a 2011 hyundai elentra(company car)and its nice.i drive it from new Orleans to Houma and back everyday.$30 bucks I get 300 miles wish I can say that about my g35.

My girlfriend has a 2012 elantra, its really nice on the inside, lot of space, good options, AMAZING gas mileage. Doesn't have as much get up as my mazda 3, but its got enough to get you around.

 

[hdfinder47]

Not bad but if you run out of gas or wear out a set of tires, they are considered a total loss, lol.

 

[Crimson]

They have gotten a LOT better, I still wouldn't own one. I'm a Chevrolet truck, Nissan sports cars, and Honda's gas mileage kind of guy....lol

 

[whitsend]

As others have stated:
Back in the late 90's they were junk but have gotten better.
No resale value to speak of.
100k warranty.

If I remember correctly the warranty is/was only for the original owner and not transferable. So if you bought used, as I always buy, your warranty was only 3/36. This may have changed.
If you bought new, drive alot of miles each year, and throw them away every 5-7 years, you may come out ok.

JMHO.

 

[03protege]

A few years ago I wouldn't have touched one but now I'm thinking it may be my next car if I don;t get a truck.

Those hyundai genesis 2 doors are hot little machines.

 

[Mjolnir]

Nice but no comparison to Honda, Toyota.

 

[dantheman]

My wife has a Hyundai Sonata . One minor warranty issue and they treated us like Kings . I would have no problem buying another .

 

[Grandpa23]

My fiance' has an 08 Kia Optima and loves it. I think the only thing she's had done so far was replace the battery and tires.

 

[jimdana1942]

I'm a Yugo man, me myself and I. but darned, you can't find a used one anywhars.

Hundai are actually rated better than Hondas by some. KIAS have a 10 year warranty and you see them on the roads now in greater numbers.

 

[belmor]

We are going to move to the Keys this summer but my job there may start early and I will have to make the 1000mi trip every other week, if it does I will be looking at Kia, I used to sell them and their latest offerings are impressive, my wife has a Nissan and it is a good car and I plan to look at Nissan and Kia

~B~

 

[stormrider54]

Thanks for the feedback.
I bought a 2012 Hundai Accent today. I am retired and on disability. I spend a lot of time traveling from Gonzales to Oschners in N.O. and my Grand Cherokee (2004) and pick up (2011 Dodge Ram Hemi) are killing me with gas prices. The Hundai is supposed to get 28mpg in town and 40 mpg on hwy. Has 11.4 Gal. Tank.
Came pretty much loaded. I have 100,000 or ten years warranty bumper to bumper. It is roomy enough inside. I'm 6'1" 275lbs. It isn't a Hemi as far as pick up and speed goes but is adequate for my driving and is far from being the slowest. I'm satisfied. After trading in Grand Cherokee note runs approx $230/mnth. Couldn't pass it up, rides good, quiet but my insurance went up $17.00 every three months. I figure it should pay for itself on savings in gas. Time will tell.
Again thanks for the feedback, it was a big help.