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@bandit68 9 күн бұрын
Do you still have this car? Will you make a long term review?
@SSZGT 8 күн бұрын
@@bandit68 Unfortunately I do not. I kept it for 2 years and traded it for a 2023 Mazda3 AWD Turbo Hatchback. I do miss the car and clocked 26k miles on it. In that time it was near perfect but the only thing I would wish is that the actual manual transmission was better. It was not bad but I would not expect something as good as a Honda gearbox but wish it just offered a little more than it was. I would still recommend this car new at 25k when I got it is hard to beat.
@bandit68 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for the response. I do appreciate the videos you made. Have a great weekend.
@frankromeo3884 2 ай бұрын
Just got my 2021 so far so good just wish had Electric seats To get that exact spot to sit at pai yeah true from rock chips got a touch up paint brush kit 20 bucks anyway
@SSZGT 2 ай бұрын
@@frankromeo3884 at least it weighs less with manual seats. I really like that it is a sub 3k lbs car.
@CopsRus 3 ай бұрын
Does this work for the 23 year?
@SSZGT 3 ай бұрын
I would think there were no major changes from 21-23 but I would check Boomba’s website for more information.
@andrewwheeler8591 4 ай бұрын
Put the lid back on!
@juanpablomuniz5787 4 ай бұрын
Box might just have better quality than the contents
@SSZGT 4 ай бұрын
It’s a nice box haha. I would say if you ever have a chance to hold and try one it might surprise you as it did to me.
@HadEnough745 4 ай бұрын
How's the car doing in 2024? I test drove this exact car today and liked it. Did not pull the trigger yet. Price is $18,900 w/8K miles. Car is spotless. Would you buy it again? I wouldn't knock Kia. I had a Sorento for 12 years and no issues except the clear coat started to bubble after 10 yrs.
@SSZGT 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting. I actually traded in the Forte GT about a year ago because I wanted something a bit different. I will say I do miss this car and it was great when I had it! I would say the only “downsides” I had was that I wish the manual transmission was more notchy/had more feeling to it and the insurance prices at the time were getting a little out of hand in my area to the point is was almost the same as my monthly payment. Overall I would say if you can grab one for a good deal it is well worth it. The GT is sporty and drive like it. It’s interior for the price is fantastic and the steering wheel is actually my favorite out of all the cars I’ve owned.
@HadEnough745 3 ай бұрын
@@SSZGT I know what you mean about the feeling of the shifter. It's nothing special. I test drove new WRX and manual shifter is much nicer. It feels solid and locks into gear nicely. My wife was warning me about the insurance on these Fortes. She talked me out of it. I still think the car was a steal for $18,900. They actually raised the price since then and it's still for sale. I'm surprised. I thought the car would sell fast. It has a good sound system, fun to drive, sunroof, great steering wheel for around $20k. In today's market, that's a steal IMO. I really liked driving the WRX. I may go for one soon.
@SSZGT 3 ай бұрын
@@HadEnough745 I still think the Forte GT is probably the best bang for buck in the current market. I think lots of shoppers (possibly non-enthusiasts buyers) go for the K5 as it isn’t that much more and has a lot going for it as well. This could be why the Forte is going away and will now be the new K4. I actually like the new WRXs and it was on my mind of purchasing as well as I do enjoy WRC. Best of luck on what car you decide on getting!
@Burgher1605 4 ай бұрын
1:36 thanks for not recommending this if you don't have a manual transmission. Lol, thankfully I do have a 6MT which is the reason I am watching this video 😂
@Penguin11515 4 ай бұрын
The DCT GT2 sounds so much better than this at 20k in. Yours is so quiet
@roybatty6368 4 ай бұрын
Awesome. Letsssssss goooooooooooo
@delioramontorresrodriguez1154 4 ай бұрын
Buena estrategia con las cajas para vender mis basuras otros países. El reloj es lindo ,buen gusto
@turboZ3 6 ай бұрын
what wrist size?
@SSZGT 6 ай бұрын
38mm
@cy9nvs 5 ай бұрын
@@SSZGT ... Bruh Your wrist is 38mm?
@SSZGT 5 ай бұрын
@@cy9nvs lol oops 6.75 wrist
@josephfarr2988 6 ай бұрын
Does anyone else find the 21 Forte's hard to steer and handles poorly??
@84jdgregory 7 ай бұрын
Cut out the muffler and resonator and do straight pipes. Just did mine and it sounds badass.
@PetrolJuice 9 ай бұрын
I've always been looking forward to getting the kit, just dont know how much it would cost to install and where to go. How much did it cost you for installation?
@SSZGT 8 ай бұрын
I took it to a local shop that does things like suspensions and others performance items. It cost me 140 I believe to get it installed. I would call around and see if you can get a quote that is what I had to do.
@Mateomarchan Жыл бұрын
Hey - Do you know how many bills it can hold? Is it very rigid or does it have some stretch?
@SSZGT Жыл бұрын
It’s is silver so it’ll definitely give over time and use but Tiffany offers repairs however not sure what they do. I would say it can probs fit about $500 in 20 dollar increments but it will definitely stretch it out. So far, it has been good and held my cash together well.
@Cederick-g7y Жыл бұрын
Just bought 1 today
@SSZGT Жыл бұрын
Congrats!
@zahidhasan7104 Жыл бұрын
Price?
@SSZGT Жыл бұрын
When I picked it up at the Boutique it was $1550 I believe but prices have gone up since then.
@ildar8070 9 ай бұрын
Is it 41mm?
@SSZGT 8 ай бұрын
@@ildar8070 The chronograph is a 43mm
@1Turon Жыл бұрын
Hey dude, I'm from 2023. I think Kia Motors looked at your review of his sedan. Everything goes better and better
@gregnixon1296 Жыл бұрын
I avoid any car whose first VIN character is a 3. Just walk away.
@Willnickf Жыл бұрын
by the way i have a 2021 gt2 package and if you put that premium in you 100% have more pop definitions, full pops i guess id say in lame mans terms lol (also have a deleted resonator)
@fullthrill7314 Жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome!
@FSB75 Жыл бұрын
Just so I understand...the paint, the spoiler, and the "buzzing" shifter are what I would consider "defects", while the other 2 items are a bit subjective (heated seats, exhaust tips). That said, I have 1 comment and some question. More than likely, within the next 3 months, I'll be buying a 2023 KIA Forte GT (manual) myself so you have raised some concerns. As for the paint, as you described it...another KIA in your area had deep scratches, as well as the scratches on your KIA. Might be a problem with delivery. Seems as though, despite the damage done during shipping, due to, I assume, COVID related problems and shortages, your local dealer was aware of the damage and took a "meh, someone will buy it" approach. Which leads me to my second, more important question.....for ME, my personal preference, I wanted a manual transmission (with a bit of HP) and an amazing warranty. I'm buying my KIA in 2023, the powertrain warranty shouldn't expire (as long as I follow the maintenance schedule) until 2033!!! So IF my math is correct, would not the buzzing shifter, the loose spoiler, and the paint still be covered under the 5yr/60k mile warranty? Again, for me, a HUGE selling point is the warranty. I'm under the impression, perhaps falsely, that: 2 years; sunroof won't open (covered) 18 months; heated seats stop working (covered) 4 years; touchscreen dies (covered) Would I be wrong? And if not, why are the items you listed not covered? Obviously I'm going to getting around to reading each and every fine print line of the warranty (again, yes, it means that much to me)...I have a few months. I just wondered if you had any experience with using the warranty thus far, and if you had any comments about that experience.
@TheEpicWalrus1 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered my 2023 GT and the warranty should cover the shifter under the 10 year power train warranty. The paint should also be covered in a 36 month 36k mile warranty. I'm also a bit worried about the pain and etc but im hoping it'll arrive fine and if there's a problem the warranty should cover it. For the 2023 model we also get heated seats, I wish we got the ventilated ones as well and I don't see why not, but its better than nothing.
@TheEpicWalrus1 Жыл бұрын
also the touch screen is also a 36 month 36k mile warranty as well. I'm not 100% sure because I can only find the 2020 general KIA warranty info atm.
@jfz313 Жыл бұрын
Great honest review.
@siteczek Жыл бұрын
Picking 2023 in two weeks, cold start is the best...
@guerrerosaurio Жыл бұрын
I have the white one, I have gotten up to 42mpg going the speed limit and on cruise control, gotta love the fuel efficiency. Normal people gave me compliments, my favorite one is car guys try to flix their V8's that is automatic or truck guys telling me that real men get trucks, but they barely drive it because their trucks and V8's consume too much gas. Is a great car, I got mine on march 2021 and will make a video as well after having it for 2 years, best car I had and will drive it until it gives out on me.
@robertstone8852 Жыл бұрын
I heard California cops are pulling them over for noise
@jepuc.7457 Жыл бұрын
I love it but wished mine has more pops...
@mercury683 Жыл бұрын
Why post a video complaining about your car, just get rid of it then!
@youtoobe169 Жыл бұрын
How do you feel about the car now? I was looking into one of these and it's pretty compelling at the price point.
@btchidz Жыл бұрын
I’ve got one and I love it tbh, but this comment is probably late lol
@Deepanimosity Жыл бұрын
Mine definitely has the shifter buzzing at 3K. I've had the entire shift block assembly replaced once, that didn't fix the issue.
@stealthcoop747 Жыл бұрын
Buddy i have a gt line with sunroof heated seats rear ac and big 10" screen the seats you have are more comfortable 100% I'm a big guy and i hate the gt and gt line leather seats...when driving the cloth seats they where more comfortable...looks nice but suck so bad 1 hour road trip I'm suffering.. good choice on the gt with those seats
@syeedali1364 Жыл бұрын
Hi. On the paint. I saw a video. Where someone was pulling the paint off on the trunk . It was white. And your sun roof. You wanted a waterfall when if rains
@KUROSHURA Жыл бұрын
Sport Mode is faster in KHG cars. I rented a Hyundai Ionic and KIA K5. Those little incremental changes in the steering, throttle response and suspension made those cars vastly faster and quicker.
@PassionItalia Жыл бұрын
❤️
@IAcityntv Жыл бұрын
I bought a 2022 gt manual new back in may and I’ve loved every minute of it. But I will say the paint could be better.
@BoombaRacing Жыл бұрын
Hey! Reporting in late but thank you for the great video! We appreciate the support and are here to answer any questions anyone may have as well! Thank you!
@Burgher1605 4 ай бұрын
I have a 2022 Forte GT 6MT and am looking into buying the Ultimate Shift Package listed at $503.10. Mind providing a discount code for like 50% off or something? 😈😎
@hmdoc5832 Жыл бұрын
I have the same car different color but I agree it's the best car or was for its price it is one of the best cars I have owned and I will never get rid of it😃
@SSZGT Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your car!
@carenthusiastal2687 Жыл бұрын
Did Kia fix the spoiler for you under warranty?
@SSZGT Жыл бұрын
Yep!
@AIDAHAR210 Жыл бұрын
I have a 23 with a manual and I gotta say it is the most comfortable car I owned and quickest I ever bought as brand new. Though perhaps my bar is very low according to some as I'm coming from previously driving a 2020 Ram longhorn and Silverado HC before that with harsh bouncy ride and a need to mash the pedal just to keep up in highway traffic.
@SSZGT Жыл бұрын
Comgrats! I have been seeing the new ones around they look good.
@papi_carte4995 2 жыл бұрын
Trade in your car for a 22 and get those cooled seats. Stop getting a sweaty ass!
@Skulldude567 2 жыл бұрын
Gross
@In-obscurity-n7j 2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you passed on the SI. The tech in the Kia is better but I think you would like the Honda better after all said and done. I know a few people who have this same car and they all like it well enough. As long as you do that's all that matters. Also it is more affordable. You should do a update video as it's been several months of ownership.
@marksanchez7575 Жыл бұрын
Lmfao I just traded my civic si for a Forte GT 6 speed! Civic isn’t all that
@ronburgundy4375 2 жыл бұрын
Best current stock exhausts belong to the hyundai nline cars... not that they won't make a performance version of this as with the way they're going it looks like that's coming.
@drewmcvinney 2 жыл бұрын
Well good to know that everything you dislike about the car isn’t a big deal. At least that means you haven’t experienced anything detrimental.
@SSZGT 2 жыл бұрын
About at 15.5K and still running strong! It's a great car, and for the price I paid these dislikes are minor.
@ring_the_dinkster6921 2 жыл бұрын
i just bougth my 2020 kia forte 5 gt limited and it had that nder the hood
@michaelmcneal9808 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the 2023 GT Manual and you now get heated seats, wireless Apple car play, all the tech except intelligent cruise and the syntex seats. The only thing that bugs me is how busy the shifter has to be! I mean it wants me to be in 6th gear at 40 mph! Shift, shift, shift….I researched this $26,400 purchase in depth and love the Snow White pearl paint and the all black interior. Great car! Also some dealers in Austin were marking up the car thousands of dollars!! Kia’s new logo is cool too. It’s a hot brand for sure.
@SSZGT 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats! It's nice the new ones come with a bit more options now. The shifter is the only real complaint, but it's not the end of the world lol.
@430Daytona 2 жыл бұрын
I see alot of spider scratches in that paint. It's black though, black shows every defect.
@Jeremyc525 2 жыл бұрын
You should be able to get the paint fixed under warranty .
@zaneprice6560 2 жыл бұрын
My name is Zane and I have a forte GT lol
@mrx9844 2 жыл бұрын
I adore my 21 Forte GT. My spoiler has the same issue as well, glad to see I’m not the only one. Overall, this has been one of my absolute favorite cars I’ve ever owned.