@chuckwalla2967 I no longer do rideshare, just deliveries. I stopped rideshare shortly after I made this video due to rates.
@maryhirsch29099 күн бұрын
Just got a 2016 soul wagon. Am loving it. It yellow bright.
@rolandogarcia715210 күн бұрын
I had the 2011 Kia soul EX. Awesome car. Had 150,000 miles on it. I had it well maintained. Unfortunately it was stolen and found it totally trashed in a canal. 😢. I hope to purchase the 2025 Kia Soul GT WITH ALL THE EXTRAS PRETTY SOON 😊
@bextar636517 күн бұрын
Because of your video RE; the KIA SOUL my wife and I test drove a new one last week. The salesman sat in the back seat .........He is 7' ft 1" tall , no joke ! My guess is that there was over 600 pounds in the car wife 130 me 195 and him at least 300 easy. I was shocked at how well the Soul with on 147 HP drove. By the way it was a S model in an orange color that we did not care for....the brite blue with a black roof would be our choice over all.
@MarioDeliveries17 күн бұрын
@bextar6365 wow, that is a tall man!!
@bextar636517 күн бұрын
@@MarioDeliveries That tells the room inside the Soul >>>>
@MarioDeliveries16 күн бұрын
@@bextar6365 yes, that is the ultimate test!
@brucecampbell863318 күн бұрын
Good video, but if you want promotion, read my name carefully)
@BlueSky-gu2bx21 күн бұрын
Excellent review and yes the Kia Soul is a great car. I have owned 3 Souls since the early days of the car being sold in the USA. All 3 have been a pleasure to drive, with no real problems to speak of . I keep them well maintained and follow the maintenance schedule. My latest Soul is a 2023 Soul Ex Model, that I purchased new in Aug of last year. It now has 12,656 miles on it and it is a pleasure to drive. I hate to say it but I have been hearing rumors that 2025, may be the last year of production for the very popular Kia Soul. I hope its nothing more than rumors floating around, and that the Kia Soul has many more years of production..
@KenOnStrength23 күн бұрын
Another fantastic video with excellent advice! Thank you for taking the time to create these-they’re the best out there. Your channel deserves way more recognition!
@MarioDeliveries23 күн бұрын
@@KenOnStrength thank you, Ken!
@paulroutledge4923Ай бұрын
I have a 2024 Kia Soul EX with 4,500 miles on it. Its not uncommon for me to get 40 mpg on the highway.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@paulroutledge4923 fuel milage is great!!!
@bextar6365Ай бұрын
Did not know Kia Soul offered a light gray interior .....now we are interested ! No black in or out for us .
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@bextar6365 my interior in a tan color. It does clean well when dirty
@bextar6365Ай бұрын
@@MarioDeliveries Whatever it sure looks good !!
@bextar636529 күн бұрын
Does it have wind and road noise when on the HWY? I'm thinking of test driving one soon if I can find the bright blue or white with a lighter color interior.
@MarioDeliveries29 күн бұрын
@@bextar6365 the road noise is not bad but does have a little noise. As for road wind, none in my experience
@c0uchsl0uchАй бұрын
Does this year model have fog lights❓
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@c0uchsl0uch yes, but not base model
@MdmohiuddiyanАй бұрын
"Insightful video on the challenges faced by gig workers! It's crucial to shed light on how new laws impact this community. Keep up the great work!"
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
Thanks!!😀
@MdmohiuddiyanАй бұрын
@@MarioDeliveries "You're welcome! I see your video and it's perfect. Keep up the great work!"
@MdmohiuddiyanАй бұрын
"Fascinating insight into the gig economy! It's great to see a realistic view of the income and lifestyle of gig workers. Thanks for shedding light on this important topic!"
@MdmohiuddiyanАй бұрын
"Absolutely! I'm curious to learn more about what it takes to get started as a gig driver. Any tips you can share?"
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@Mdmohiuddiyan if you get in, be sure to do as much research for your area as possible. Every app produces different results based on the customer base of you market. Wish you all the best! If you have any specific questions, let me know.
@MdmohiuddiyanАй бұрын
@@MarioDeliveries Thank you so much for the advice! I’ll definitely focus on researching my area to maximize my results. I appreciate your support, and I might take you up on that offer if I have any specific questions. Thanks again!"
@dannythemedicАй бұрын
Its not the same engine. GDI (aka oil burner) vs Port injection.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@dannythemedic so far, not burning oil. Almost 50k on it now. Will do another review at 60k. Hoping it goes well
@bextar6365Ай бұрын
WE own 2 Santa FEs with 2.4 GDI engines and no added oil needed between 4k changes. + they are super smooth.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@bextar6365 I had one also. Loved that car!!
@OjazzOАй бұрын
Thanks for the review, great video!
@Poppi-Poppa-SockyАй бұрын
What will you be pivoting to for your next job?
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@Poppi-Poppa-Socky not saying just yet😀
@mariolibertad9972Ай бұрын
The great gig in the sky
@ReathetyАй бұрын
The economy is rolling over and we're very close if not already in a recession. Lots of people are losing their full time employment and replacing it with multiple part time gig jobs. I can't imagine this slow down will get better any time soon.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@Reathety Unfortunately, I agree!
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@Reathety in my area, also see many retirees coming out to make extra money as inflation hits them on a fixed income
@jettygirl1268Ай бұрын
I enjoy dinner/grocery delivery but it’s become very expensive. Curbside offers convenience without the cost. The effects of high rents really curb an individual’s disposable income. I think people are just trying to be smarter about how they spend their money.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@jettygirl1268 also, these apps charge you as the customer a highly cost on each item plus additional fees!
@garyday6681Ай бұрын
I have accepted that i care nothing about acceptance rate since being on the apps starting in 2016.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@garyday6681 could not agree more!
@blippacgАй бұрын
Gig companies spend time thinking about ways to reduce their rates. Roadie, for example, likes to "bundle" deliveries. I won't run Best Buy deliveries 'cause they bundle orders. They'll list 10 items going maybe 80 miles and start the fee at $50. If you own a hybrid then maybe that's profitable. Your time is probably worth more than the $12/hr you're getting but there are some thirsty people out there.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@blippacg Crazy that these apps think I t is ok to have someone run for $12hr with there own vehicles. Also, at .50 per mile, not sure any car these days would be profitable at that rate. Hope things turn around, but probably not likely
@hithere8140Ай бұрын
The platform is screwing both sides. When you order a ten dollar sandwich and end up paying 30 bucks without the tip, its like buddyyy. This is why i personally dont use these services. The ubers and grub eats have gotten way too greedy.
@VentNationАй бұрын
I signed up for Walmart Spark over 2 years ago yet they still say my area is full. I run into people all the time that say they just started working for Spark & recently signed up 💀
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
One of the Dashers in my area that I have known for many years is having the same experience
@OriginalYTBRАй бұрын
If you don't do it, someone else will. You look for dollars they will take pennies.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@OriginalYTBR that is the truth. When I see these junk orders accepted from the offer board, I just cringe. Those who accept these low offers will regret the decisions to do so when they are stuck paying thousands on major repairs for their vehicle and no money set aside
@TheRawbrockАй бұрын
It’s really bad out here
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@TheRawbrock It truly is bad. Stay safe out there. Hope things pick up for you soon!
@allrightnow3653Ай бұрын
good info
@allrightnow3653Ай бұрын
enjoyed the video--I'm retiring from my salary job in 11 months when I turn 70. Was thinking about doing gig work when I retire just enough to earn about $200 per week here in the Atlanta metro area.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@allrightnow3653 congrats! Wish you all the best and hope you get to enjoy some traveling during retirement.
@jaytaylor1885Ай бұрын
i agree with you, I have done the food apps for almost 4 years, the orders have become so bad, its not worth it anymore, gas prices, bad tippers and lower pay from the apps, its just about done, IF you want to turn a profit, silly drivers, how dare they want to profit lol
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@jaytaylor1885 truth
@blippacgАй бұрын
It's not only the food apps. The freight apps have reduced their fees for running orders. Roadie, for example, seems to start nearly all of their gigs at less than $1/mile. Exceptions for large oversized deliveries but even there they've capped fees. It's a different environment than even a year ago. And to your point, I run many fewer Roadie loads these days.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@blippacg so true! I only run the CVS orders with Roadie now and only as filler work. Not worth it otherwise
@blippacgАй бұрын
@@MarioDeliveries I actually really like the CVS orders. They're usually a couple miles away but pay $5/mile or more. Saw one today that was $20 for 5 miles. Great arrangement.
@deeztacos6336Ай бұрын
Talking with these newly arrived illegals, I've found out there are ppl out there that are renting gig accounts out to these people that don't have the legal documents to which include no licenses, etc.
@WeAreAwake23Ай бұрын
Every ride every delivery we are all training our replacement. Ai. This was the plan from the beginning.
@belovednadaАй бұрын
Mario makes two good points. The first is the gig economy from a provider side has outgrown the demand. You cant have a whole nation of jobs seekers and third world immigrants doing the same, almost slave model platforms. Also, the 2nd being its very possible more people who order can get immune to tipping or small amts. I mean really they hide behind their doors already
@danielrn133Ай бұрын
Who is job seeking? Go to a slaughterhouse and tell me how many average Americans are working there. Or picking strawberries? or doing roofing for 12 hours a day in 120 degree heat. Americans bitch about immigrants "taking jobs" when those same peopel are sitting around their house all day. Sure you can fire them all..then your cheap ass groceries at Wal Mart will triple in price.
@robbglowАй бұрын
Scary to think how fast the deliveries could be taken over with autonomous driving since it'll happen with products faster than humans -I mean Uber eats before Uber.
@mrcarterfx885Ай бұрын
That’ll happen in mostly downtown markets it’s not really a thing that would work in rural markets
@chihuahuaverde425Ай бұрын
Happy 4th of July!
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@chihuahuaverde425 Happy 4th, hope you had a great day!
@dashernorthvanАй бұрын
I tried helping pedro...I sent email to tony xu
@dashingwombleАй бұрын
New subscriber here. It used to be a lot better. A lot easier to earn monies, but it’s certainly gone downhill in our market for food deliveries. Always multiapp. 👍
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
So true! Thank for the Sub!
@KenOnStrengthАй бұрын
Discovering your KZbin channel feels like finding a hidden gem. Your content deserves to reach a much wider audience because you offer some of the best advice and information out there. Thank you for all that you do; your channel is invaluable.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@KenOnStrength Thank you, Ken!!
@printerganginvestmentsАй бұрын
Nah transparency alows us to steal their customers and do private rides
@printerganginvestmentsАй бұрын
Facts I’m so tired of these sheep channel that dont tell it like it is all dd content should be telling it like it is
@T0RPАй бұрын
since illegal imigrants have gotten on the platform ..DD now has all deliverys being takin..so yes its a good time to find work elsewhere
@KenOnStrengthАй бұрын
Thank you for the video. It was exceptionally well done, and your sincerity and genuineness really shone through. You saved me a lot of trouble, and I truly appreciate it.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@@KenOnStrength thank you, Ken. Wishing you all the best!
@csandsteАй бұрын
Gen 2 had direct injection. My '23 engine CVT combo much better than my '17 which got 4 mpg less and burned oil. Gave it to my daughter with the warning to check the dipstick weekly. Did she? Nah. The Gen 3 has burned no oil at all. Biggest fear is KiaBoyz. They can't steal this but they're stupid and may break my windows anyway. Maybe a red steering wheel lock and the new logo will deter them. It's a KN, right?
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
I am at 47k now an still not burning any oil
@ofcbob6391Ай бұрын
@@MarioDeliveries Mario, doesn't your Kia have multi-port fuel injection? That keeps the back of your valves clean, no carbon build-up. I love the warranty of 5 yrs/60K on the entire car, then another 5 yrs on the powertrain. That's unreal. I don't think I could get by with just incandescent headlights. My other car has reflector LED's, nice and white.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@ofcbob6391 not sure about the fuel injection system i still use injector cleaner every other oil change, but do wish I had the LED headlights
@ofcbob6391Ай бұрын
@@MarioDeliveries have you looked into replacing the headlight bulbs with LED's? Wonder if that's a possibility.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
@ofcbob6391 I did, but don't want to spend the $$🤣🤣
@RealSuperRandoАй бұрын
Just picked up my second Kia Soul, a 2024 LX. Thanks for the great review. Where did you get the deep floor mats?
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
On amazon. They are great and clean easy!
@mannym1248Ай бұрын
I've been thinking about getting one and I found an older 2010 Ignite Orange one with the 2 0 ingine andvI heard they're super reliable as well. I'm going to test drive it tomarro.
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
I had a 2010 Elantra with that same drivetrain I believe that was a great one
@MarioDeliveriesАй бұрын
At least that was my experience
@Alexander_z2 ай бұрын
That's almost a dollar a minute..
@MarioDeliveries2 ай бұрын
Total trip is 49 mins
@SugaKanes2 ай бұрын
Great video village very helpful
@MarioDeliveries2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kl19582 ай бұрын
I have heard the speakers/sound system are weak....what are your opinions on this? Many people mention that they turn them up all the way and that solves the issue.
@MarioDeliveries2 ай бұрын
The sound system is not the best, but it does well for me. I do have to turn it up quite a bit to get quality sound
@kl19582 ай бұрын
@@MarioDeliveries Thank you again Mario.....your the best!
I don't do any of this (gig work), but still find it very interesting and have been watching along. This seems like it would be cool content for a Udemy course. You are already doing KZbin vids, perhaps just a 4 - 5 hour course on how to get started, what to look for, then of course, how to calculate revenue, taxes, etc.
@MarioDeliveries2 ай бұрын
Thank you, James! I will look into that. Hope you are enjoying the content.
@ericbrooks28962 ай бұрын
Brother, I stopped using Upside because of this. I just go to whatever is cheapest in the neighborhood that isn’t a trashy station.
@kl19582 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your video...direct, candid and to the point. The Soul seems to be a great vehicle. You probably have no issues because you do one very important task....you take care of it. Thanks again.....