Please, more of this content. Years ago, this is why I subscribed to your channel. Satisfying fixes and flips on real life cars. Feels like forever ago that there were any videos like that, glad to see this one.
@miller117862 ай бұрын
Kia techs in my town only know how to replace engines. The dealership also does not stand by their vehicles. Worst car buying experience of my life. I’ll stick with my reliable Honda fleet.
@davidfleming74552 ай бұрын
Sometimes it's cheaper in the long run to spend more money up front
@huskington34022 ай бұрын
I bought a brand new Kia Sorento in 2016, worst car I've ever owned. Only had 50k miles and I've already had to replace multiple electronics and needed a new A/C! Kia may be easier to work on, but at least with my Honda I probably won't ever have to work on it!
@angelcelis90902 ай бұрын
I got a brand new 2019 Toyota Corolla after 120k miles the engine gave out on me, dealer tried to claim my warranty was voided due to not getting any of the recalls done, never touched a Japanese economy car again.
@boilerhousegarage2 ай бұрын
And early 2000s Hondas are quite easy to work on. Maybe by 2010 things were getting trickier, but Kia/Hyundai basically is tech that's 10 years behind the Japanese brands.
@anguslean40582 ай бұрын
Yeah because oil dilution is so much better
@Robsav-yx6vi2 ай бұрын
Gabe seems like a great guy . You got great buds JR
@Gabe-ABNCW32 ай бұрын
JR is a great guy!
@kencrouch6682 ай бұрын
@@Gabe-ABNCW3 I looked and Gabe has a you tube channel but there is no content. Why?
@Gabe-ABNCW32 ай бұрын
@@kencrouch668 I made that channel when I was working on my masters degree. Was one of the requirements of a class I had.
@divineoracle48092 ай бұрын
My mom had a 2012 Forte (almost exact to this one). Bought it new when Kia started growing, maintained it meticulously... As the years rolled on, our 2.0 started to experience the notorious piston slap. It probably started around 60k miles. Brought it to multiple Kia dealerships, all of which claimed it sounded normal. Kept driving it to about 110k. The piston slap was getting loud at this point, sounded like a diesel when cold. At that point, my mom traded it in for a Toyota. It was a good car to us for those miles, but the sounds it made definitely told us that wouldn't last much longer. It is truly a shame that Kia/Hyundai decided to lapse on engine quality control once the 2010s hit, because the rest of the car was truly trouble free. You would think they'd be invested in fixing their problems by now, but they aren't. They just keep getting more and more unreliable the newer they get. I wonder when their reputation will catch up with them, sorta like Nissan with their CVTs.
@andrewl82512 ай бұрын
How is your channel not like in the millions. Your a re such a likable down to earth guy with great content !
@floridaguardian82642 ай бұрын
What’s up y’all I live in Miami and I’m almost positive. That’s the Kia that ran into the back of my hitch.
@KalebsGamingSpace2 ай бұрын
IMAOOOO 😂
@K0Kaz2 ай бұрын
a 'KIA' is a unit of currency equivalent to half of a broken Harley or 1/100 of a new diesel 3/4 ton
@KMFDM7812 ай бұрын
My girlfriend had a 2015 Kia Forte LX sedan when I met her. I honestly liked driving it because it was so simple and pretty comfortable. It's nice to have a car you don't have to think about...just get in and go. It got insane gas mileage too. Funnily enough there was barely any changes between this '10 Forte and the '15 my GF had.
@wcs16372 ай бұрын
I wish more manufacturers still made these simple cars with no CVT trans, and no turbos or direct injection. Nissan now I believe is the only one. I am in the process now of buying a new 2024 Nissan Versa with the 5 speed manual and naturally aspirated 1.6 wit no turbo or direct injection. MSRP is about $18k.
@randomvideosn0where2 ай бұрын
For 18k you could buy an older car and replace the driver seat, engine, transmission, brakes, headlights, and cooling system 100%. Just throwing that option out there!
@raiderfly2 ай бұрын
@@randomvideosn0whereI mean you could, or you could buy a bullet proof cheap car that has no flaws and a warranty.
@poncho8282 ай бұрын
Mazda doesn't use CVT transmissions.
@jacobmatteson9166Ай бұрын
That is literally the most boring driving car EVER PRODUCED. 😂
@zaks99192 ай бұрын
Warranty for the 2liter Kia shows the engine problems began some where in the 2010 year. If you worked on these later years there are a host of people that would like to know how you got rid of cold startup knock .Mine made so much noise on winter days it would turn heads in the parking lot at work! This car delivered in june of 2011 went back to the dealer the first winter , when it was 10 degrees f .They said they heard nothing! I had done most of my mechanic apprenticeship years ago, & imediately knew they weren't going to help me .There were up to 6 class action law suits in canada at one point.
@unclejoe68112 ай бұрын
It's an easy fix my friend, replace the engine.
@randomvideosn0where2 ай бұрын
Were you using good quality synthetic oil? In cold weather most engines make bad noises starting but with something like Mobil 1 it is reduced. Also they might make a block heater for that car, my Yaris has a tiny 400W block heater option.
@Cartier_specialist2 ай бұрын
Gabe is never going to lose money on that car unless a tornado sucks it out of his driveway.
@05Elantra98GSGang2 ай бұрын
Lol I thought the same thing on my Elantra but kept breaking down an got tired of it so the Lexus I bought as a project I made my daily an fixed it an sold it with 50k more miles than I bought it at for the same price of $1500 I bought it for difference is it had a lot of new parts bc it was unreliable junk
@me007gold22 ай бұрын
Even then insurance will pay for more then its actually worth.
@gerry-p9x2 ай бұрын
@@me007gold2 yeah but kia winds up over the rainbow in OZ
@mrc74782 ай бұрын
Not heard it called that before
@Watcher32232 ай бұрын
I wonder what the trade-in value is. _"I have this Kia for trade-in."_ _"Sir, we'll PAY you to take it off of our lot."_
@pcthayer2 ай бұрын
For $1K and it runs, it was a great deal. Wish the paint was worse since I'd love to see you do a Rustoleum paint job with a roller on it. 🙂
@mikemontgomery73372 ай бұрын
A perfect first car for your 16 year old !!! You wont cry when it gets a few dents !! And im sure it doesnt go over 70 mph unless downhill !!
@TakuroSpirit772 ай бұрын
You haven't seen the Kia Boiz getting these things over 100 in the city....
@JunkerDriver9992 ай бұрын
@@TakuroSpirit77I saw the Kia boys outrun a Mississippi State trooper in a old Kia forte 😂
@raiderfly2 ай бұрын
Most cars nowadays can cruise up to 100 pretty easily, especially in the hands of a teenager that isn’t afraid to redline it
@Devastator02 ай бұрын
These were Kia “Rio’s” down here in Australia. My now wife bought one of these, in the hatch variant, as her first car and she loved it. People shit on them but the ones we got here just kept going. She never had any engine issues and just worked for her. She even commented to me while watching this video like “hey!! That’s like my old car!!” The Kia will treat Gabe well and it will remain that way as long as you stay on top of the maintenance.
@eamon1648Ай бұрын
Thanks, I was wondering what they were called here. When Kias started looking good
@NathanCrouse6112 ай бұрын
That was an excellent deal for today's prices. What's crazy to me as I age, I see these 2010 cars and even into the '00s as modern cars still in my mind, but that's a 14 year old car. My first car was a 1992 Ford Tempo and I got it in 2005 for $500 with under 100k miles, and that car was 13 years old when I bought it and to my 15 year old brain that felt like it was ancient. Now I own a 23 year old truck and an 11 year old car with 221k and 196k miles respectively but they don't feel as old as my first car felt when I was 15.
@neilnelson612 ай бұрын
"Kias are great" ("motor replaced at 100k"). I'll keep buying overpriced Toyotas, thank you. I love the used car builds. Cheap cars easy to repair. Love the content.
@rillixsgarage47672 ай бұрын
To be fair most of them are covered under warranty if you pick them right on the year 👍 but still would pick a Honda or yota but for a cheap alternative there not bad
@oM-nm4dv2 ай бұрын
My Hyundai runs amazing 150 k all original no car is going to last if you don't maintain 😂😂
@ashishpatel3502 ай бұрын
Yeah I agree ... It isn't worth the hassle to get a warranty claim .
@dancas822 ай бұрын
I got a free new engine at 83k and now a lifetime power train warranty. I thought it was worth it.
@05Elantra98GSGang2 ай бұрын
Same dude as a mechanic that left the industry Hyundai an Kia are cheap junk some of their line ups are hit or miss but majority of them are junk that depreciates just as fast as it needs money for repairs…. My friends has a 2013 Hyundai Elantra with 250k miles of motor an trans but she has put a lot of money into it to get it there vs a Corolla you wouldn’t barely touch to get to 250k while other friends have needed 2 motors before 150k miles on their kia an another needed 3 engines in a sonata that they keep getting replaced for free bc of a recall an it has 230k miles I had a 05 Elantra I sold it in May after fixing it bc it sat for months an I went out bought a Lexus GS300 an planned to build it as a project refurbishing it but it ended up being more reliable than the Elantra so I just sold it off… Never leaving Lexus or Toyota again an only did it bc the Elantra was a steal low miles an needed a car asap few years ago… When mechanics telling people not to get Hyundai or Kia they should listen bc someone had a good experience in one of them doesn’t trump the fact most owners have had major repairs before 100k miles….
@Wizkid4902 ай бұрын
People love to turn their nose up at Kia's and Hyundai's, and there are certainly some known issues with their later engines, but I think there are two things that get overlooked. Firstly, most of the people who buy these think maintenance schedules are a gentle selection (having previously worked at a quick lube chain, 10,000+ mile conventional oil changes were common), and they are overall quite easy to work on! They clearly tried to emulate Toyota and Honda designs from the 90's, and as a result, they have great serviceability. Even on many of their newer cars, a lot of the routine maintenance and repair items were clearly given thought.
@jclark47082 ай бұрын
I’m glad that you haven’t had a bad experience with Kias before. For myself, Kias are the only brand I’ve had detrimental problems with. Bad engines, bad paint, bad wiring, and corrosion issues. Will never buy another one.
@TakuroSpirit772 ай бұрын
No check engine light? ABS light? Bald tires and worn out brakes? Missing major components? That's a STEAL for $1000. Up here in Wisco $1000 buys you a pile of rust with bent wheels on it these days.
@ben61192 ай бұрын
I had a 2012 Forte I bought new for like $17k. Put 70k miles on it in less than two years. It was a good little car-only issue it ever had was a cruise control switch replaced under warranty.
@aceadman2 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching since the beginning. It really is fun to have more Gabe on the channel again, it’s like the old days. JR is still going, and I’m still watching him. 😊👍👍
@franksmith29812 ай бұрын
They're still out there the $1,000 car it's still available but you have to shop around bring an OBD scanner with you and you are right you might have to go through 10 15 or more cars to find a decent one like this but it can be done thanks for showing us guys
@joseeduardo43272 ай бұрын
This guy knows reliable. Has a HD, mini and bmw in the garage.
@Gabe-ABNCW32 ай бұрын
Okay… that was funny! 🍺🤣👍🏼
@omt42932 ай бұрын
Was looking for a car from $1000-$2500, really couldn’t find anything in decent shape. Found a 2007 Ford Freestyle for $5,000…..only had 50k miles on it. Has 60k now…..so far so good.
@ukp422 ай бұрын
The last car I owned was a BMW E36 Tourer, so everything about this car is new to me. Bluetooth? A/C that works and all those controls on the steering wheel are all fun toys! Great video guys, Love from Scotland
@SHO19892 ай бұрын
This was probably a rental car in it's earlier days. Rental company cars get all kinds of accidents and they usually cheap out on the body work because they know it will just need more body work later. And, they know the car will bring nothing at auction because it was a rental car. Given the excellent price you got on this, I'd be tempted to hit up the junk yards to replace those seats and door panels with ones that are in better shape. Not every Kia Forte started out as a rental car and there's probably some nice clean interior bits for cheap waiting out there. I rented a Forte new in 2010 and was impressed for what it is. Everything well laid out and logical. More options than the price point deserved at the time. I liked it and would be happy to drive one.
@Bethany4152 ай бұрын
I bought an 09 Rondo in 2010 off a rental lot. It had 30k miles, and I've put about 110k in the intervening years. It's been as interesting as a colander, but it's been very reliable transportation. Decent radio, cold A/C, great for a tall person, and a shape so boring cops forget it by the time they look away. Just this year the electronics are finally beginning to get flaky. If I'm lucky, I'll squeeze another 2 years out of it, and then get myself a Forester.
@trr52912 ай бұрын
I paid $1,000 for my Intrepid in 2014. It needed an inner door handle. I put 138.000 miles on it. It still runs well. 280,000 miles total. I've been looking for something else for a grand. Vehicles are all junk with major mechanical issues in that price range now. Here anyway.
@randymelissabutton21592 ай бұрын
Typically a Honda or Toyota runs, you don't need to work on it to get 300k, but for $1k you are 100% right it is nearly impossible to find a Corolla or Civic
@lincolnmaniac2 ай бұрын
I bought a 2008 Elantra in 2017 for $2695.00, it had 145,000 Miles. Gave the car to my son in 2020 and he drives it daily, it has 210,000 on it. Car has only needed brakes, belts, tires and fluid services.
@vincedibona46872 ай бұрын
Good for you! But for every story like yours, there are 25 that have had multiple motors replaced, lots of warranty work, lots of major repairs. Hyundais and Kias are shit, sorry/not sorry.
@joshgladstone71192 ай бұрын
That’s because yours was built in Korea
@antikommunistischaktion2 ай бұрын
@@vincedibona4687 Because people don't maintain them. Who knew when you don't change your oil for 30k miles your car doesn't last long! Now, there are some engines that were basically terminal, but that's over the span of a couple of years and only affected some models.
@angelcelis90902 ай бұрын
@@vincedibona4687Toyotas are trash 😂🫵
@hsauto5892 ай бұрын
@@antikommunistischaktioni know someone who drove his Hyundai sonata for quite a while without an oil change, he eventually did blow it up but admitted it was his fault! This was a '15 if I remember correctly, definitely a newer gen tho pre '21
@seth_ap1482 ай бұрын
I had a 2011 Forte 2.0L auto, 193k miles and it never had an issue despite a life of abuse. Engine was definitely pretty worn but it probably would have made it another 50k if I hadn’t got rear ended. Awful car to drive but it was reliable and efficient.
@chrisisworthit2 ай бұрын
My dad had one of these generations of Forte! It then went to my sister. Only thing that truly killed at 200,000 miles was a dumpster from a tornado slamming into it. They're cheap cars, interior sucks horribly, but never had a major issue with the engine besides standard servicing. They don't have the "prestige" of a Corolla or civic, but dammit these fortes get the job done
@92SC300TT2 ай бұрын
You have been putting out really good content lately! Thank you 🙏
@hansgruber19462 ай бұрын
Seen more of Gabe lately than in years. I like the rapport you have with him.
@Pold4972 ай бұрын
I have been a Honda tech for 15 years now. They are incredibly easy to work on. I can rebuild most Hondas with just a basic set of metric tools. When I worked for GM we had to use special tools for every single repair it seemed. I will never go back to working on junk domestic cars.
@MyerShift72 ай бұрын
The K Cars/Iacocca Era Chryslers are fabulously easy to work on
@GrandMoffJoseph2 ай бұрын
At least in my neck of the woods, the Kia/Hyundai products that aren't being stolen every other day are showing up as trade-ins at every Japanese brand dealer in town.
@earlyre2 ай бұрын
Co worker here in OH. Currently has her 92 Cavalier up for sale for $1000.. Only issues are a flaky ignition switch, and the passenger rocker self deleted ( rust) a/c works, AM/FM only not even a tape deck.
@shtopfl52472 ай бұрын
For a young person on a tight budget this is a very good car , and the equipment isn’t too bad, for 1000 $ I wouldn’t expect such a good radio with these functions let alone steering wheel controls and a good modern looking AC unit if it’s reliable powertrain wise this should be a very desirable car 🙂
@Gabe-ABNCW32 ай бұрын
For an old person on a tight budget this is a very good car!
@cbdevidaljk12 ай бұрын
I happened to be searching CList this morning for cars under $1000 and there were about eight that I considered worth seeing, including a beautiful LeSabre with less than 200k miles. Those are 300k+ cars. But it had some body rust, so that's something I'd need to check the underside to see if there is significant damage. Expand search to nationwide, find a local mechanic to do a pre-purchase inspection, rent a U-Haul trailer, bring it home. Might need to also rent a truck or borrow from a friend. But totally doable, with low risk.
@CharlesCurran-m9p2 ай бұрын
I sold a 20 year old Chevy cargo van with 125k for $1000. Lots of cosmetic rust but ran and drove. Still got low ballers who wanted it for free.
@cutehumor2 ай бұрын
There are still losers out there trying to get something for nothing
@paulsz61942 ай бұрын
They want something that’s worth a dollar, for 15 cents…
@silverfoxfinance2 ай бұрын
Unsubscribed due to the lack of the videos like this but visit once in a while. Keep it up
@thevacdude2 ай бұрын
Spicy red was indeed a factory color on these. 2010 had a carry over 4 speed automatic. 2011-2013 had a 6 speed auto.
@GlassWolfLH2 ай бұрын
Had a 2015 Sorento SXL FWD 3.3L V6, now have a 2019 Sorento SXL AWD 3.3L V6. 110K miles, and the car looks brand new inside and out. Runs great. Got it for 12K under KBB, because the battery shorted out and killed the immobilizer. an eBay part and a new battery later and she runs like new. Terrific cars if you take care of them. First thing I did with mine after I got it running, was change all teh fluids, plugs, coils, PCV valve, and decarbonized the intake valves. Not much else you really need to do with a GDI engine. Oil change every 3K miles.
@bikeman1x112 ай бұрын
thanks for recognizing that kia hyundai are great quality - best built today for sure
@05milmachine902 ай бұрын
The deals are out there if you know how to sift through the listings and sellers. Just picked up a mechanically perfect Lexus GS300 with clean interior and new tires that a tree branch fell on for 1500...Some slide hammering, sunroof delete panel, and a new windshield later and its a solid daily driver for my son. The 2JZ in it is worth nearly what I paid for the car.
@kurstpro2 ай бұрын
My optima has 205k miles and has bin the best 7-8 years of ownership ive ever freaking had!
@WatchJRGo2 ай бұрын
I loved that Optima I rebuilt, perfect car 🚗
@kurstpro2 ай бұрын
@@WatchJRGoI remember seeing the 13 optima when I was 15 years old and thought"imma own that one day" and I ended up with one 😂 and im so happy I got it
@tyo82232 ай бұрын
I bought an ex-Enterprise rental 2019 Optima in 2019 for $12K, getting close to 100k miles and aside from normal maintenance the only thing that has broken was a door speaker, cost $25 and 5 min to replace.
@vincedibona46872 ай бұрын
Good for you! But for every story like yours, there are 25 that have had multiple motors replaced, lots of warranty work, lots of major repairs. Hyundais and Kias are shit, sorry/not sorry.
@kurstpro2 ай бұрын
@vincedibona4687 that's your opinion, and my brother's to, but I really feel like so long as you treat your car right (no matter what car it is) the car will treat you right
@ThriftMachine2 ай бұрын
The Toyota Matrix is the best mini suv for less than 4k
@williamegler87712 ай бұрын
The Pontiac Vibe is almost identical and even less expensive.
@Jonathan-bk3dq2 ай бұрын
Matrix is a Corolla hatch, not an suv lol
@ThriftMachine2 ай бұрын
@@Jonathan-bk3dq my matrix can do 90% of what an SUV can with funky options and abilities like 8 foot long boards fitting in it with food flat passenger seat, 115v outlet, awd, and all sorts of cubbies. It's a shorter Rav4 than a Corolla by miles
@Jonathan-bk3dq2 ай бұрын
@@ThriftMachine my point is, it’s not considered an SUV and it literally rides on the Corolla platform and shares everything with the older Corolla lol. Yes, it’s versatile and has the option of AWD, but it’s still a Corolla hatch. There’s the Pontiac version also.
@ThriftMachine2 ай бұрын
@@Jonathan-bk3dq I'm more than aware as I've owned one for years. Fine call it a crossoversuveconoboxwagonminivan then
@mitchelldavidson99112 ай бұрын
happy u went back to cheap cars. lol i had a Hyundai accent like that
@paulsz61942 ай бұрын
A Korean accent, LoL?
@mitchelldavidson99112 ай бұрын
@@paulsz6194 yea? the Hyundai accent, the subcompact car
@paulsz61942 ай бұрын
@@mitchelldavidson9911 Yes, the early 2000’s Accents were quite reliable. I was just doing a play on words there …
@mitchelldavidson99112 ай бұрын
@@paulsz6194 o i thought i didn't explain it right lol.
@batsonelectronics2 ай бұрын
I recently traded in my 2007 Elantra. 124K miles and the interior still looked great, didn't burn any oil and didn't drip a drop of any fluid. I bought it in 2008 for 12,000 , traded it in in 2024 for 3,000. The coil pack and the valve cover rubber gasket is all I replaced except normal wear stuff. That car was the best I have ever owned. Got 36mpg on the highway too. The only exterior problem was the top of both bumpers has bad clear coat peel. The body paint itself still looked great. It was black pearl.
@notroll12792 ай бұрын
If you can buy a 1,000 $ car, spend another 1,000 $ on repair and preventive maintenance and get another five years and 50,000 miles of life out of this, you have very low cost of ownership and save all the money you'd blow on car payments otherwise. It won't look cool and you won't attract gold diggers of whatever sex - but on the positive side, it functions as a massive jerk filter in your life.
@pops556502 ай бұрын
$1000 and drives? Can’t beat that
@Spokaneexploration2 ай бұрын
Definitely can depending on what you're looking for. I just got a 1993 Honda Accord with only 149,000 mi dealer maintain one owner two-door coupe one of the best vehicles ever produced reliability-wise! And pretty good styling paid $1,000 for it. Although I did put another $400 into it to do timing belt water pump and all that stuff.
@theMick522 ай бұрын
I got an old junker for $800! That sounds like a south hillside kinda transaction!
@kclefthanded4272 ай бұрын
You'll be surprised how many luxury cars don't have extended sun visors
@DanT2712 ай бұрын
Hey I'm in Texas right now and besides working brakes the AC is the most important feature
@bigjohnson74152 ай бұрын
No kidding!👍👍👍🤣
@Gabe-ABNCW32 ай бұрын
Amen!
@jacksoncihacek72092 ай бұрын
I bought my brothers 13 Kia forte after I was driving it to replace the tires and it died on the side of the road. The Kia dealership said it would cost $800 to fix… I spent $10 on throttle cleaner and fixed it. It ticked like a clock, taillight wiring was messed up, the battery died and the alarm would not shut up, and it took almost a month to get rid of and the day I sold it we got a letter in the mail saying that there was another recall without remedy… I am glad I will never see that car again…
@josharvey46482 ай бұрын
Dig your channel, all the way from Southern Tip of Africa! It may be a long-term thing but, how about a review of cheap, basic cars from, say, the 50s to current time: what the expectations were through the years and what was available. I'm now 72, and my first drive was my grandmother's 1958 (in RSA) Morris Minor 1000, 948cc and about 34bhp. It had indicators (turn signals), lights and wipers (1 speed continuous); the heater was extra (not fitted to Grandma's car) and was either on, or off - you had to activate a valve under the bonnet (hood) for that. Now I have a 2010 VW Polo Vivo, the "basic" version of the previous Polo with a few advancements. And what do I have: all the above, plus heater, plus aircon, plus radio with USB capabilities, plus heated rear window, plus 2 speed wipers with 4 stage intermittent and a "one flick" function etc etc. How about it?
@JimFlanagan42062 ай бұрын
I have a 2015 Optima with close to 150k on the odometer. It uses about a quart of oil every 1000 miles. Other than that, it's been perfect. Zero mechanical problems at all. The driver side seat heater and driver door limit strap were the only thing I had fixed under warranty.
@miketdavies2 ай бұрын
Think you did pretty well. in 2022 I inherited a 2010 Forte with 150k miles on it. Same spec as yours. Mechanically mostly sound except some suspension bits, reeked of smoke and paint needed work. Cleaned up a couple things, finally ozoned the smoke away, and sold it for 8k CAD safetied and ready to plate. COVID was fun and profitable. 2 months ago we spent a lot of time hunting for a sub-1k car for a charity endurance race; best we could find was an 06 Civic DX 5spd with rust and clearcoat issues plus tired suspension for $800 CAD. We could have gotten it safetied to sell for about $1k more, had that been the goal, plus probably another $100 in body/detailing supplies to get it presentable. Bet it would have sold for 3-4k certified and ready to plate. There's not much out there running at that $1k USD / $1400 CAD pricepoint. Running/driving/safetied is probably $3k CAD / ~2k USD minimum right now where I'm at.
@shadygingergarage2 ай бұрын
I have a 2008 Kia Rondo, all original with 160k, I bought two years ago for $1000. I have driven the HELL out of it. I've only replaced the battery, thermostat, and brakes. I also have a 2001 Hyundai Elantra with 261k and 3 pedals that I scored for $1600.
@vincedibona46872 ай бұрын
Good for you! But for every story like yours, there are 25 that have had multiple motors replaced, lots of warranty work, lots of major repairs. Hyundais and Kias are shit, sorry/not sorry.
@timmytimpster38072 ай бұрын
Vince ...shut up you are boring
@shadygingergarage2 ай бұрын
@@vincedibona4687 in the end they are all shit. They all break. I don't care how expensive or how good a cars reputation is. Eventually it will break. It's the nature of a machine.
@dgurevich12 ай бұрын
Honestly, if it drives and has working AC, what else could you want? A perfectly acceptable commuter car as far as I'm concerned. Edit: 10/10 would watch JR tow again
@WhiteG602 ай бұрын
In 2009 or 2010 when my wife needed a new car, we were looking at new Mini S's, VW GTI, BMW 1ers, Mazda3. "Nicer" small cars. Just on a lark we went to the Kia dealer cuz it was right next to the Mazda dealer. Everything we were looking at was $20K and up. There was one of these Forte's there, in a nice brown metallic color, with every option she wanted (Bluetooth, heated seats, cruise, sunroof) and I think sticker was $15,500, but without even haggling, the salesman was like 'I'll do it for $13,250.' It was SO tempting but Kia still had the stigma of being "Hyundai but even worse." Ended up buying a Mini for $24K or so, but man, that Forte would have been such a good deal.
@paulsz61942 ай бұрын
Hi reliable has the Mini been, though?
@WhiteG602 ай бұрын
@@paulsz6194 It was fine. 80K miles over 7 years. It was her second Mini, now she's on her third. I'm on my second (2020 Clubman JCW). Both have over 70K miles now and the only real issue I've had is a torn motor mount in my car. Hers has been flawless. Granted, I keep up on the maintenance and if anything starts to feel weird I check it out and fix it immediately instead of waiting for it to get worse.
@alansmith47342 ай бұрын
PSA: In January 2023, State Farm announced that it would temporarily stop offering new auto insurance policies for some Kia and Hyundai models and trim levels in certain states. This decision was made after the Highway Loss Data Institute found that theft claims for 2015-2019 Hyundai and Kia vehicles were almost double those of other automakers. The institute believes this is because some Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack electronic immobilizers, which can make it easier for thieves to break in and bypass the ignition.
@KeithZim2 ай бұрын
This is a 5 year old story. These cars were all fixed for free.... This statement is old and no longer valid....
@t205942 ай бұрын
Kia boys
@Witticism_TV2 ай бұрын
@@KeithZim no this is still in effect. My girlfriend is struggling to find a reasonable quote for her 2015 Hyundai. The rate keeps going up every year. Some companies flat out refuse to insure it, and every other company has a huge mark up on it. Geico quoted her $311 a month for full coverage. Her driving history is fine btw.
@jimmccormick60912 ай бұрын
@@KeithZim No, they were NOT ALL fixed for free.
@antikommunistischaktion2 ай бұрын
@@KeithZim They only fixed 2019 and up models, but the issue affects older models too.
@Simbacu2 ай бұрын
John you are absolutely right a £1000 car is a mysterious creature LOL really 1500 to 1800 is what’s going to get you a good car
@lrich81812 ай бұрын
Hey! I resemble that remark! I've had my Forte 2.4 ,5 door for 13 years...love it! Original engine.
@MrLangDog2 ай бұрын
I'm glad Gabe found a replacement that didn't bust his budget. KIA does not have techs; they replace major parts. My good friend has had nearly everything replaced on his SOL. Very little out of pocket expense, but major time wasted.
@garretts3182 ай бұрын
@10:15 Gabe got me wondering where he was going with that analogy lol
@scott90502 ай бұрын
I daily drive a 2020 Kia Niro plug in hybrid with 127,000 miles. Car runs and drives as new, not a leak, drip or anything else normally associated with a car of that mileage. Previously owned a 2006 Elantra that I bought new and rocked to 150,000 miles on the Beta 2 engine. Also owned new a 2007 Accent and a 2008 Tiburon, never had an issue. My wife currently drives a 2019 Ioniq Linited with the Ultimate package, no issues. Most of these cars are neglected, I maintain mine and have been rewarded with over 500,000 miles of trouble free driving.
@t205942 ай бұрын
SIL Kia Niro needed a transmission shift sensor. 2020
@toddhill14652 ай бұрын
My 2011 Chrysler Town and Country has the same 62TE transmission as his VW van. I thought mine was shot after 150000 miles, but I put in a Wix filter kit and replaced the transmission cooler lines. I may be on borrowed time, but for now I've managed to put 1000 miles on the van since I did that service.
@IKhanNot2 ай бұрын
You might actually get some good time out of it. I had a 2008 Taurus with the 6 speed auto transmission with 180k miles and by fully changing the transmission fluid and filter twice (Also flushed the transmission lines and cooler) and by doing a drain and fill every 10k miles it was still running at 205k miles and shifted a whole lot better than before. I made sure not to drive it hard (that's when it would act up) and it is still probably on the road with the new owner.
@martinmessineo49642 ай бұрын
You can certainly still find a dependable car for $1000. I picked up a '96 Subaru 3 years ago for $1k. I have put on over 30,000 miles since I purchased it and have about $1000 in parts and maintenance in that time, including a new set of tires.
@Usernamegoeshere842 ай бұрын
It’s better than an AMC Pacer. I have to remember that. 😅
@gregorymaupin63882 ай бұрын
I had a 2014 Hyundai Elantra which ran great but the clear coat after 5 years started to peel. I got rid of it in 22 and bought a Santa Fe.
@randomvideosn0where2 ай бұрын
My 2010 Yaris is extremely easy to work on because there it is such a simple car. it has cranks windows and mirrors that you just poke to aim, manual seats, 2 doors, no power locks. About the only modern things are the A/C and the automatic transmission.
@joshuawilson70232 ай бұрын
My Hyundai santa fe had its motor replaced at 50k and then the turbo blew at 150k. Pearl white paint failed horribly, and the AWD went out because they use inferior metals on the front carrier basket, thats also a dry system. System ground out all of the teeth.
@kyleanderson25272 ай бұрын
Cheap car content is the best.
@danpenner792 ай бұрын
this is a relative thing. like NY or California, you will never find a running registration able car for that.
@AndrewTPewPew2 ай бұрын
Loving the Demuro vibes. Was waiting for “THIS episode sponsored by CarsAndBids!” Lol
@znogaragego34212 ай бұрын
In my book, it’s a good ROI if you can get 10 miles out of every dollar you spend on a car.
@kerrylewis25812 ай бұрын
I'm curious how many owners and motors this car has had. Hopefully, the answer is one.
@davidallen3158Ай бұрын
Gabe and JR are starting to look like brothers.
@B13-i6t2 ай бұрын
I had a 04 kia optima that I absolutely loved. It was cheap and never failed. Had a drunk driver back into it and the head light and radiator bracketry totaled the car 😂. Still wish I had kept it.
@brainwells66342 ай бұрын
The Man Van Down
@Gabe-ABNCW32 ай бұрын
Yeah… it’s been a day of mourning
@gbrads2 ай бұрын
What a great deal that is a really good car. If it is like my 08 Sonata the broken window switch is easy to change. Six Philips screws and the inside panel lifts right of. After market switch module is cheap and could be the same one Kia used.
@MechanicalMafioso2 ай бұрын
VW’s are pretty easy IMHO to work on as well and that 2.5 5 cylinder for reliability is where it’s at. 👌
@kennygarner12252 ай бұрын
We bought my wife a 2010 forte, that little car lasted 459,000 miles and was still running and driving when i sold it. Only maintenance other than pm was an alternator.
@Leebs2 ай бұрын
Love these kinds of videos. Thanks John Ross
@cloudyview2 ай бұрын
Must finish house on really tight timeline... And get a Kia and a Harley...
@motocrossedful2 ай бұрын
2024 Kia Forte (soon to be K4), uses an Atkinson Cycle 2.0 and is rated at 149 hp. I think it is a bit slower with 0 - 60 close to 10 seconds. Also has CVT. I did big comparison when buying a new car several months ago. Ended up buying Nissan Versa S+. Same amount of interior room, 16" polished alloy rims, CVT and Apple carplay. 20k out the door, taxes and all.
@baddawg33802 ай бұрын
Hopefully they've fixed the transmission issues by now. I have a 2014 Versa with just over 250K miles on it and the transmission was replaced at 35K, 72K, 130k, and the last one was @ 200K. Other then that there has been no other issues and I got mine 14 grand out the door.
@organiccold2 ай бұрын
0-60 mph here in Europe is sports car territory 😅. My Audi A4 B8 Tdi 170 hp takes 8.5 seconds and its considered a fast car 😂😂😂
@bryce75662 ай бұрын
just make sure it has its KSDS update done if it has a theta engine in it. my dad has a 2013 optima that thankfully had the update installed due to a recall, and when his engine popped, they fully covered it and replaced it. his popped at 123k.
@tyo82232 ай бұрын
that forte has a non GDI 2.0, those are a pretty solid engine
@tatio20072 ай бұрын
Anything 04 to 08 was a good car. Once the gdi was introduced, it all went to junk. Also 6 cylinder were more reliable. I worked for kia for a year. Did approximately 100 warranty optima engines. And the vvti was trash.
@sgttombailes33802 ай бұрын
Put an ARMY Bumper sticker over that whole in the front bumper.. Fixed !!
@godbilla19912 ай бұрын
My first brand new car was a 2012 Ford fusion 6 speed manual. Out the door it was like 17.5. Car payment was less than 200 a month. I miss when you could get a nice daily driver that wasn’t like 28-35k with a prolly 600 a month car payment with the high interest rates. Plus, insurance on some newer cars is like another car payment ontop of that.
@KeithJenkinsvideos2 ай бұрын
A friend of mine bought a Kia as a third owner and Kia replaced the motor under warranty recall etc at 120 or 110,000 mi when it froze up locked up very good service
@lrich81812 ай бұрын
JR you can replace that missing antenna with a billet stubby...I have one on my 2011 Forte SX 5 door. The voice command button on the wheel is for the phone.
@robbo19672 ай бұрын
Have to agree with the value on these brands, getting *some* parts can be expensive if you can only get them from the stealers though. Engines easy to work on and service- and its the lack of service that kills them just like any other car
@danielfrancella52192 ай бұрын
There is. nothing wrong with Kia. They have gotten so much better of the years. I bought a brand new Kia Sophia in 1999. That car was OK. I also had a Kia Forte.
@KeithJenkinsvideos2 ай бұрын
My daughter's 2-year-old Kia Rio was 14,000 brand new right from the dealer
@MikeG_92 ай бұрын
Yo Gabe! 🍻
@glassvial2 ай бұрын
This thing is rough, but at least Gabe will only be out $1000 when it gets stolen by the Kia Boyz.
@Nozferatu462 ай бұрын
They make them easy to work on because they break down so much, then you have to fight the dealership to fix it under warranty.