No One Else Has the Balls to Say This About Hyundai and Kia, So I Will

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[@bgdddyweave77]

The first car I ever drove was my dad’s 2003 Hyundai Sonata. Many years later, it’s now my car. It has just under 320k miles, and it’s still going strong.

[@crazywomancreek1]

I have a 5spd 2005 192k and still runs

[@Erode-karan]

4G63 Mitsubishi engine. I too have the same car. Very strong engines used in Mitsubishi Evos. Pls concentrate in timely oil change and properly Timing belt change. Then it can last upto years and years....

[@briangrissman8947]

I had a xg350 it was an 05. It ran very well. Sadly it was demolished in a car accident

[@crazywomancreek1]

@@Erode-karan I get my timing belt done Monday and all other belts

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

😂

[@604pinnacle]

I purchased my KIA Sorento, brand new, I 2006. I bought it mainly because of its safety features. Because at the time my boys were little and I needed all the dependably and safety. Fast forward to 2019, 200K+ miles later, those safety features saved my son's life. Although he's now paralyzed, he survived a very deadly accident. He is here today, living a hard, but happy life!

[@jimmylei6798]

Jeez

[@user-or2io9cf7c]

God bless you.

[@scherzva]

I’m not sure what to type, but I am saddened to read that happened to him. 😢

[@ian_snyder]

Prayers for you and your son! 🙏 God bless you for your greatfulness for your son's life.

[@pietervanniekerk4453]

I am an electronic engineer , in 2010 I was fortunately able to visit and work at one of the Hyundai R&D factories in Pyongtaek South Korea. It was an experience I would never forget .. Koreans are respectful, polite and very precise .

[@thugblaster303]

It’s funny how loyal Hyundai owners are. I know one who’s 2015 engine blew up before 150k miles. All they talked about was how much they loved the car and wanted to buy another. Meanwhile I’m in my 2008 Toyota approaching 300k.

[@kayschwartz4410]

My son has a 2010 camry with over 500,000 miles...only normal maintenance has been done...origninal motor and tranny. I own a 2009 camry ...uses a quart of oil between 5000 mile oil changes...dont care...it is the best car ive ever owned. I absolutely love it and have no doubt i will put half a million miles on it too.

[@mygolfballsannoy]

Ya most think 100,000 miles is a lot

[@youdontknowme2915]

And you can buy 2 Hyundai for the price of that one Toyota… and have a new car and not a junker with 300k I have owned both but currently drive a 2023 Chevy EUV

[@erickgutierrez5724]

I have a camry 2021 and the engine is leaking oil

[@tyronmegawatts6580]

@@youdontknowme2915 Good luck with Chevy.

[@JohnnyUkeOfficial]

My mom had a Hyundai Sonata, I used to have a an Elantra Sport (6-speed manual) which was really fun to drive, my wife currently has a Hyundai Tucson. We never had one problem with any of them. Regular oil changes and that's about it. They've been very solid cars and have been reliable for us. Most (if not all) of their vehicles have 5-star crash safety ratings and have either IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+. I think people don't know that Hyundai is the only manufacturer that makes it's own high strength steel. Are they flawless? No of course not. They've had their recalls and problems, but so have other manufacturers.

[@dangeruss1021]

I have had 2 Hyundais and 2 Kias so far, and have had 0 problems. Reliable, good mpg, and low maintenance. Love em!

[@conradscheepers]

I just buy Hyundai/Kia in Australia. Great cars and very happy with durability and quality.

[@HM2FLY]

Better watch out for the Kia boys though 😂

[@ricechild]

Depends how old they are, too.

[@williambeatty5189]

I've had 2006 Sedona, 2008 Spectrim, 2015 Optima hybrid, we still have it, 2016 soul driven to college, 2012 Hyundia Elantra, 2014 kia sorento, 20016 Sedona and now a 2022 Tuson SEL HTRAC. I've always changed my oil every 4000 miles on all these vehicles the only maintenance required were tires and brakes. I will contiune to drive them. some folks have issues because of neglecting oil changes and abuse. before you ask, I'm from a large family.

[@akennedystocks]

Yeah, just wait a little longer....

[@Matt91593]

My 2012 elantra has 220k on it. Shifts and drives very smooth. Just did the shocks and struts. Been a great car and I think it has alot of life left.

[@jayflorida]

Have a first Gen 2011 limited. Had to change out some sensors, alternator, and other typical items and currently at 180,000. The door stops and handles are falling apart though. Hah.

[@morinkhuur4945]

2005 Elantra purchased new 18 years ago. 361,000+ miles and still going strong. Yes, you do have a lot of miles ahead of you.

[@Texasbird026]

My 2013 Elantra needed a new engine at 90K. I changed the oil with synthetic every 7K. They put in engine under warranty but made me nervous about brand. It took 6 months to get engine for swap. Was a pain, fortunately was working from home at the time.

[@santoyoarmando81]

After how many engines and transmissions? 😂

[@Matt91593]

@@santoyoarmando81 both original. Both operate perfectly.

[@ShellSellars-Smith]

We have owned 4 Hyundai's. They are stellar vehicles. We loved each and every one. My daughters first car was the accent and she had that for a few years and then moved up the the Elantra. My son drives the Tuscan and my husband owned the Sonata. They are really reliable and drive amazing. My Mom drove the Elantra for a few years until she bought her Nissan.

[@user-gw1wg9ci7c]

what was your reason with parting with each of them?

[@lospoutsos8719]

I bought a slightly used 2012 (16.5k miles) Hyundai Genesis in 2013. I bought it dirt cheap and it was a fantastic car with a great warranty. It felt as if the engineering team all got together and tried to offer their customers the absolute most with the budget available. In contrast, you get into a Ford and it seems like they all got together and tried to be as cheap as possible.

[@MrMensa141]

We enjoyed a 2006 Azera that we bought in 2009. Absolutely a grand automobile.

[@richsweeney1115]

My ford's have never had any issues, ever. Like any of them..neither have my hondas

[@wascopI]

​@@richsweeney1115 wow a ford with no issues

[@londen3547]

@Thomas B Fords by far have the highest number of recalls, quality is job(n)one!

[@darcychu9652]

​@@richsweeney1115 You should buy super lottery!

[@stainlesssteve25]

Here in Ireland my friend drives a hyundai i30 1.6 diesel, it's got 215k MILES and he's still on the original clutch..that is so impressive to me.

[@saltinecracker6230]

Diesels can last 500k to 1 million miles if properly maintained

[@DylanKowalski123]

My hyundai accent I just replaced the clutch but it lasted 210,000 miles

[@the_mowron]

I think the life span of the clutch is mostly about how careful the driver is with it. I try to be as gentle as possible. My current daily driver has 126k miles, so I still have some time before I know if I've done well.

[@darrenwalker6854]

I’ve got a 2016 i30 diesel in Australia, still on the original clutch at just under 204,000km (about 126,000 miles). Still feels much like new. A lot I think is due to mechanical sympathy, plus the fact that my driving is largely highway stuff.

[@nomoreterrorism]

My avensis 2.0 diesel has 663,000 kms on same clutch same injectors only changed alternator starter 3 brake calipers and 2 front wheel bearings. I change oil approximately every 50,000 kms. Never changed an engine part. Toyota are best

[@PRH123]

We had a Kia Venga, and my wife usually preferred to drive it, instead of her Lexus. Comfortable, quiet, smooth, was a great car to drive. Although at first glance at a distance you might think it’s a compact hatchback, every dimension is like 50% larger. Loads of headroom, and I twice carried a washing machine in the back without even needing to fold the rear seats down. Had a good old fashioned reliable 4 speed automatic, which was a big factor in our choice, as we never want to have anything to do with a CVT again, and “robotic” transmissions get too many negative reviews…

[@sentero1856]

In my opinion, it SEEMS like Hyundai is trying now to do what Honda and Toyota was doing in the early 70s. I feel like people forget that back then, even Honda and Toyota were still testing the waters and putting out some pretty bad models then. But they had to slowly adjust with each model , making them better and better over decades. If you look at Hyundai not compared to 2002, they're definitely moving in the right direction. They just aren't quite there yet. Hopefully, they will be. I don't know why everyone hopes Hyundai/Kia will fail, because honestly we need a reliable company to fill the affordable entry level car market Honda Toyota and Mazda used to occupy before they started making all their vehicles have all the tech and amenities higher level cars used to have, these new prices just aren't attainable for young people anymore.

[@bonegzanp]

Best commentary about Hyundai car.

[@toxicthesniper8264]

This is exactly what I've been saying

[@agoloco]

honda has a horrible 10th gen. they still testing the waters. they have a lawsuit and that car emptied my bank. i got the korean car Scotty talking about. 5 months no issues vs my honda having issues month 1-7

[@brutushita1]

You have spoken with wisdom from the Gods

[@michelburgess4246]

Agreed. I've been saying this for awhile.

[@geronimo3752]

Bought a new 2003 sorento and sold it in 2012. Bought another one in 2013 and we still have it. Amazing, well built cars.

[@stity23]

Scotty...really appreciate your site and all the different parts ie Q&A,Car repairs video and then these in-depth videos ...what amazes me you find the time

[@legnano82]

😅😮😮 lol tty

[@jvalentine8376]

My daughter bought a fairly new secondhand Hyundai Excel and it outlasted a new more expensive car that I bought . It was still going ok when it went to the wreckers because no one wanted it even free because it was so old and a manual transmission . It only needed a new exhaust system and a new fuel pump in the 15 years she had it . Things may have changed I don't know but I was impressed with the Hyundai Excel .

[@khamulnazg]

I have a 2011 KIA Ceed here in Poland, with diesel engine 1.6 crdi. Zero problems with the mechanical parts. Only bulbs and stabilizers links (5 times in 12 years) needed to be replaced.

[@pretzelogic2689]

2007 Kia Rio, 230K+ miles. Runs like a top. It's a 5-speed. Had my first brake work done back at 220K miles. This has been the most economical car to operate I've ever owned. Former multiple Toyota and Nissan owner.

[@chrisaguilera1564]

2014 Kia Soul owner here. I got a new engine upgrade from Kia last year at no cost and currently have 137,000 + miles with no end in sight. Have no plans on getting new car because it runs great and still clean.

[@pokejuice1495]

Wife's Kia is 15 years old. About to redo front suspension. That's all I have had to do other than tires and brakes. Great little car.

[@user-by5nl4kz6u]

A ten year warranty is worthless if the dealer refuses to honor it.

[@lancelotlink3907]

Thats exactly it. Ive heard nightmare stories of Hyundai owners trying to get their cars fixed.

[@wil7228]

For sure , I just hate the name lol

[@Nathan-zd6qz]

Is this video a paid advertisement?

[@jackstrawjr2963]

Totally true. I had to get my entire brake system changed on my 2002 Elantra GT (including rotors and calipers) due to extreme rust damage...car had 27k miles and was only 2 years old. Dealer refused to make warranty repairs as the parts were "normal wear items" and not covered under the 5 year 60k bumper to bumper warranty.

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

@@Nathan-zd6qz Scotty got a free car...

[@alexmihajlovic4960]

Thought that you always say don't buy a Kia or Hyundai

[@kmo9219]

I needed a commute vehicle for city driving a few years ago, and ended up purchasing a used Hyundai Sonata. I loved that car. It was very "peppy," and also very reliable for the 4 years I worked in the metro environment. I later regretted selling the Sonata, even though I really didn't need the extra vehicle.

[@ahill209]

Korean car quality has improved dramatically over the past 10 years or so. My sister had one of the early model Hyundai's and it wasn't reliable at all. This past Dec, I traded in my 9 year old Honda Pilot for a Kia Telluride. Overall, I'm very pleased with the Telluride. There's some quirky features the Telluride has that I'd change, but I can live with it.

[@pppcorn]

keep your oil change receipts

[@moloono1]

Keep in mind that the engine does not have hydraulic lifters like every other modern car. You have to get the valve train manually adjusted with shims.

[@mosesboateng2870]

@@pppcorn 🤣😂

[@spol1622]

​@@moloono1for valve adjustment you use feeler gages not shims.

[@guitarxy1948]

@@pppcorn. . . that should be done with any vehicle you own.

[@missmary7777]

My first car was a 2007 Hyundai Sonata. Thing was immortal and could handle nearly anything. Miss it.

[@frankfarago2825]

This was gutsy indeed! Scotty admitted, that Hyundai makes cars -- and so does Kia. Wow, who would have thought?

[@TheRealSiberD]

I wonder how much he got paid for it. Definitely reading from a script too.

[@5argetech56]

My mom gave me a 1995 Hyundai Elantra. I took over the payments. Paid it off in 4yrs! The car was solid and ran well! I gave it to my nephew in 2002. It got him through college and He traded it in in 2006! It was so easy to work on! Nice to see you say something good about this car maker!

[@dwave81]

I bought a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup last month and love it.

[@8543960]

I've got a '22 Sonata with everything Scotty doesn't like, 2.5 L turbo (with both MPI and GDI) and 8 speed DCT but I love it and it's fun to drive. 😆 And it's not my first Sonata. Had an '09 with 175k miles. He's right about the tech. It's actually quite a lot of car for the price. He would say 'no arguing that'. 😂

[@bsgarey]

Just drive gently avoid use of the turbo and it will be fine.

[@glennso47]

The main problem I had with my 2011 Sonata was that someone hot wired and stole it from my home about a month ago and pretty much destroyed it and left it abandoned on a side street. It was a good car before that. I’m having to get a newer car to replace it and I’m afraid because of the idea of having to finance it.

[@icosthop9998]

They are the easiest cars for people to steal.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

@@bsgarey That's key. They are not built to take "spirited" driving.

[@bsgarey]

@@Matt_from_Florida I found that out. I was in a hard driving situation and the next day I had an oil leak.

[@danohara9630]

I got a friend with a 2012 Sonata. He’s only done regular maintenance. The car has been perfect. I personally don’t love it, but it’s been very reliable. There is no denying that.

[@authentichealthcoach4142]

I had a 2001 Hyundai Accent my wife used and she loved it. I had a 2005 Hyundai Tiburon and it was so much fun. We traded them both in for a 2009 Santa Fe that we still have today. I cant say anything negative about the Santa Fe- It wont die. 190,000km and still runs great with excellent gas mileage

[@artclass1923]

rocks N RUBBLE

[@nokintendo9132]

Your best video yet. Extremely informative. Packed with facts.

[@willh3131]

My 2018 Kia Sportage lx was a darling vehicle and a go-getter. Got a lot done with it. A LOT. Traded it in gir a 2023 Hyundai palisade limited. Best car I've ever owned and step in the future compared to the spirtage.

[@FirstnameLastName-sx8ls]

Nice long format video. I didn't know that these were cars were so heavily engineered. I may look at them seriously now. I only buy used low mileage Hondas and Toyotas. I may look at these now.

[@KBizzy]

My 2015 Elantra GT has a failing motor. 81k miles on it. Maintained it well since I bought it in 2016. Hyundai denied it for a motor replacement based on the mileage and I’m the 2nd owner, and charged me $400 for a diag fee. Every single Hyundai dealership in the country has anywhere from 20-60 cars sitting in their lots, waiting for motor replacements. I’ve joined a Facebook group for Hyundai/Kia owners whose engines have failed and the numbers are astonishing. The story is not being reported accurately, the failure rate is insane right now. Probably because all the 2012 onward models are hitting that 80,000-100,000 mark.

[@hjchamp04]

Bought a 2015 veloster turbo in the matte gray color. It was great and then traded it in for the 2019 veloster turbo ultimate and ita a great fun car. Keeping it long term. 65k miles on no issues so far with just regular maintenance

[@dmcnare]

This is great! As much as you rag on Kia and Hyundai, making a video that showcases both, is a classy move in my opinion.

[@dennisdmenace6249]

I love Scotty... but this is OBVIOUSLY an advertisement disguised as a "review". Scotty is obviously reading a script.

[@NicofTime...]

​@@dennisdmenace6249Fr Fr

[@ThomasKing19933]

I love you for your dedication to posting videos everyday Scotty!

[@icosthop9998]

He tells us not to buy these cars. 😒

[@seldom2bseen]

@iCost Hop a month ago said these cars are crap!!!..so hyundai must have threatened legal actions on him

[@user-ru6ln9er4g]

I've always known the merits of Hyundai. My first brand new car was an '86 Hyundai Excel. I remember someone at a GM dealer confirming they were well built. I never had a problem with it.

[@mitchdemchak3574]

My brother had one. Not bad except manual shift linkage had a bad habit of locking up going into second gear. You had to beat the crap out out to get it back to neutral and then it would shift fine. Dealer could never solve the problem. Had @150K when became a rust bucket and was scrapped.

[@theodethomasa6358]

I have a 2019 Hyundai Starex van. With a 4-cylinder diesel engine. Lots of power for a van this size and very comfortable.

[@Alejandr01836]

I bought a 2017 Sonata after spending some time in Korea. I really liked the basic but clean aesthetic. Bought it in 2018 with 35k miles. Today it's at 90k miles and I drive around with a 5qt container of oil in my trunk so I can top off the oil every few hundred miles. I've measured the rate at which it burns, approximately1qt burned per 1k miles. I'm done trying to get this fixed because I took it to a mechanic that kept changing gaskets and seals to no avail. The car market is ridiculous right now and I'm not sleazy enough to trade in a failing car so I'm stuck for now with a car I wanted to love but have had nothing but problems with.

[@drsingingeagle]

Anyone else remember the 1988 Hyundai Excel, sold brand-new for $5395?

[@malibuman8941]

1986 2 Dr Excel base price was $4995

[@allmoneyin1370]

During the 08 recession the elantra was buy one get one free

[@chronomatt6990]

@@allmoneyin1370 I got one free with the purchase of a large Dominos pizza and a drink.

[@BASmith]

In 1987, I bought a brand new Excel for $4995. It held up well without any major issues until we traded it in due to a growing family.

[@seldom2bseen]

Hahaha had a red one Brand New!..but you had to turn off ac to pull out in traffic!!!...lol!

[@envitech02]

I'm the current owner of three KIAs, all 2013 models. K5, i10 and Santa Fe. I bought all these WITHOUT warranty. Serviced outside of KIA. I had no problems. All great cars!

[@larrymccloud213]

Santa Fe is not a Kia

[@goobfilmcast4239]

Bought a "loaded" 2009 KIA Sportage V6 new. Recently had the AC compressor replaced (I live in FL) along with the front shocks and Brake Master Cylinder. DEFINITELY worth the cost. Prices for NEW cars are NUTS and I couldn't touch a late model USED SUV for the relatively low cost of my recent repairs. With just a 130k I expect the Sportage to easily last at least another 100K with common sense maintenance.....and in gold with black trim along with a dark tint scheme it still looks pretty dang good.

[@dtna]

I retired a few years ago from the industry. But I haven't heard anything good about Hyundai and Kia cars, other than their extended warranties.

[@johncolosio6764]

Kia telluride has been named suv of the year every year since 2020. Look on the road kias and hyundais are everywhere because they actually back there cars with excellent warranties. No worries for 10years or a 100k . I have owned kia and toyotas forever and haven't had a issue with either.

[@glennso47]

The only bad thing I’ve heard about Hyundai is that they are too easy to steal.

[@mikefoehr235]

​@@johncolosio6764 Back their warranty...BULL 💩. My Chirpodist had to battle our local dealer over a year about excessive oil consumption.

[@gamercalvin]

​@@glennso47there is currently a mass fix for the "easy to steal" issue. All those cars are coming in for anti theft updates to remedy that.

[@danielpilachowski2424]

Excessive oil consumption...the dealers say it's normal.

[@user-if3bb2iq1t]

If you don't mind adding a quart of oil every 750 miles, the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a great car. Had a class action suit on it because of blow ups and fires on some of this model. Result was a lifetime warranty against blow ups because of faulty engine components. Drive train only. Burning oil was not covered and considered within specs by the factory. Good luck with any Hyundai. I said adios and now have a non oil burning Mazda cx-5. What a relief. Love my Mazda.

[@Josephweinerr]

Yeah I waited to long to get rid of my sonata and it died. And they’ve been storing it at the dealership untill they get the “time to look at it”

[@suzamac3260]

I have a 2010 Santa Fe Hyundia and I love it. 255,000 miles and still running without touching the motor or transmission.

[@whomeverwherever]

I have a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - no oil burning problems or any other problems, thankfully.

[@ursulinaursache3602]

All my drive tests with all the Genesis models have been from excellent to amazingly and pleasantly surprised, even in awe! Not sure how well they hold value in the long run or how expensive to maintain/fix/ parts comparing to Japanese, American or German, but one thing's for sure; Genesis drive like a dream comparable with any Mercedes, BMW,, Audi, Acura or Lexus, sometimes even better!

[@timothycochrane364]

My 2017 Santa Fe was rear-ended by a 2019 Tacoma and a 2022 Colorado. Both the Tacoma and Colorado have 5 figures in damage. The paint on my Santa Fe doesn't even have a scratch.

[@Col.Klink.]

I'm still driving my 2013 Tucson i bought new in 2012. 175k miles. Zero issues. Changed breaks once. Original battery lasted 10 years 165k. A couple radio buttons on the steering wheel no longer work, but everything else is like-new. Seats still holding up. All lights work. I plan for my next car to be a Hyundai but i'm not sure if they make as good a car now as they did 11 years ago.

[@albertcirioni2790]

You give a really good review no matter what your talking about 💯

[@Rockcrusher1]

I was the second owner of a 2013 Sonata with the faulty Theta engine I purchased from a Hyundai dealership. At 65,000 miles it started using a lot of oil 1 qt/1000 miles and occasionally belching smoke in large quantities. The Hyundai dealer checked the engine and ultimately replaced the engine with a factory rebuilt engine. After that it ran flawlessly and used no oil. My son totaled the car at 80,000 miles. I really loved this car. 😢

[@Shannon-pb7ut]

Get an avalon instead

[@bobbear4437]

My 2012 Sonata is still going strong, sounds like you got a bad one, all models have those!

[@tsugikuniyoriichi22]

Damn man Im sorry about that

[@jeffreycraven8154]

I rented a beautiful Sonata a number of years ago when my Ford Edge was getting a new transmission. The Sonata was wonderful & everything I could say about the car would be positive. I'd buy a Sonata today but still in love with my red 2010 Ford Edge and keep her looking brand new.

[@dotunabimbola7380]

My 2014 Hyundai accent is 10yrs old and it's been a great car with 179k miles on it, engine runs smooth, no issues.

[@mmarsh1972]

Im in France Scotty, and I can confirm KIA/Hyundai (especially KIA) is growing fast here. My only gripe is that some of there best models back in the US like the Seltos are not for sale here. I am looking to replace my Jazz (Honda Fit in the US) with a Niro or if I can afford it a Sportage HEV.

[@Twinjeremy]

Best to keep US models off of European roads, they aren't big enough.

[@moloono1]

Kia/Hyundai cars have always struck me like those Pre-Built gaming PCs where they wow you with RBG and a Processor and GPU but then all the other important more behind the scenes things like the MoBo or RAM are skimped out on. I’m sure they’ve improved but def more in the category of “I’d consider leasing this” than actually buy one to keep for a long term

[@JDSWeather]

I have a 2012 Hundai Elantra GLS 4 Door 4CYL 1.8 Liter I abolutely love this car I've had zero issues other then normal wear and tear awesome fuel economy

[@PapagenoX09]

I bought a 2023 Sonata Hybrid SEL less than a month ago. Really liking it so far. On this first tank of gas (I've only driven around 225 miles so far), I'm getting like 45 average MPG average.

[@tstbad59]

My family has owned our 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe since it was bought new and we have had very few problems with it, even after 273,000 miles.

[@jamesmalone2519]

Scam Alert!

[@lessmigrantsmorewalls8392]

Wow! Scotty doesnt hate on Hyundai/Kia for once

[@LuisAPeregrina]

Sounds like paid adverstising honestly. He is obviously reading a script.

[@siddharthassinha]

I purchased one brand new Honda CRV and one brand new Honda Civic. Engine was good but they had all kind of other issues. CRV had driver window motor failure twice. Civic had console issues. But my Hyundai Santa Fe Sports is the best car. After 9 years and 98K miles, its as comfortable and fast as new and super reliable and super comfortable. Comfort wise my 9 years old Santa Fe is as comfortable as my latest Mercedes EQE which is almost three times pricier than my Santa Fe. So I kept my Santa Fe and sold the Honda. Besides that my Santa Fe gives upto 35 miles per gallon if I drive at 65 miles per hours. Much above advertised mileage.

[@FlyinGecko]

I have had my KIa Sorento since 2003, it has been a tank. Still runs strong

[@MrMensa141]

And a lot of Hyundai's are built in Montgomery, Alabama

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

Very informative Scotty, thank you. :)

[@iMacEagle1]

My first option to buy was Hyundai Tucson. Then I started doing research more and more customers on forums says how much there issues with cvt autogearbox and othere issues. Inside in a premium version ate nice but other ones were just poor. During reaserch best option and my budget went for in 2023 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. Best choice I could buy. It has little noise in bumpy roads. But the more I drive this car and watched fee videos how to drive hybrid Toyota. Its just pleasure to drive. On motorway its just soo good to drive.

[@magicciaw]

I recently sold my 2006 hyundai elantra that had 274k miles on it and was still running just fine. My experience with Hyundai has been a good one

[@johnlivi7065]

Great content Scotty. We love you!

[@darrellspraggins7966]

I currently own a 2019 Hyundai Venue. It has 58,000 + miles on it. I simply love the car! It reminds me of a fine tuned Swiss Watch. Everything works as it should . I average 45 MPG on a daily basis which combines both city and highway driving. On a recent trip to Georgia I averaged 53 MPG. Everything in the car works smoothly. I would frecommend a Hyundai to anyone looking to purchase a new or used vehicle.

[@bdpSovietafr0]

I recently got a 2020 Optima (used but new to me) Fantastic interior that hasn't aged a day in 4 years, comfy and has spactacular fuel economy. Maybe I'll come visit you in Tennessee so you can take a look at the car

[@governminute4627]

I bought a 2011 Kia Forte in 2018 with about 84,000 miles on it. In December I will have had it 5 years, and put about 100,000 miles on it already. Just normal maintenance. Love the car.

[@johngreener9784]

OK - I know that Toyota and Honda build pretty damn good cars. We (me and my partner of 27 years) have owned a ton of KIAs. When I met him, he had a 1996 Kia Sportage. Then I bought a 2000 Kia Sephia. Then I bought a 2006 Kia Optima (nice car, but under powered). Then finally, in 2010, we bought a Kia Forte and in 2014 a Kia 2012 Sorento. I can honestly say that the quality from the Sportage to the Forte and Sorento had GREATLY improved! In fact, the Kia Forte has over 206,000 miles on it and has had no major issues. The Sorento (bought used with 33K miles on it) has had no issues at all (other than the A/C might need a new compressor) and it has 166,000 miles on it. In fact, when I took the valve cover off the Forte (2.4 Liter) I was astounded! Absolutely no wear or carbon or dirt anywhere!! With over 200K on it? But I admit I only put SYNTHETIC oil in. Now I have heard that Toyota has the most cars with over 400,000 miles on them, and I wouldn't say anything negative about Toyota, but Kia has definitely come a LONG way!! When I got the Forte I looked at all the other cars in the same class. The Forte was the only one that came with 4 wheel disc brakes, had over 30 HP on the next competitor and of course was almost $2500 less than anything in its class comparably outfitted. Throw in the 100K warranty and it was a no brainer!

[@289hipo]

My daughter was one of the unfortunate ones regarding Kia/Hyundai engine problems - she had owned an '06 Sorento with a 3.5L V-6 that ran great but by 2016 was getting up there in miles and age; decided to trade it on a used 2012 Sorento with low miles, but had the 4cyl GDI engine. We were unaware about the engine issue, fortunately she got an extended warranty. So at about 100k the motor seized - my machanic couldn't find a used engine ANYWHERE, that's when we found out about the recall. After I hammered the extended warranty company they finally found an engine...that's when my guy saw that the motor in the car was NOT the original motor, so we were putting in engine #3. Then motor #3 grenaded 6 months later. Kia replaced this with a brand new one no charge, but she'd had enough....drives a Chevy Traverse now

[@kkhang8617]

The new Korean GDI engine is bad.

[@jhutt8002]

Sadly people don't realize how poor many modern engine desings are. Manufacturers and brands these days only care about tech, not quality. It's much easier to sell fancy things cheap, than try to convince customer to pay more for simpler well build product.

[@scrumpti0us]

2017 tucson with Nu engine here. Will say two things 1. Engine recall 2. Oil consumption, a whole quart every 700 to 800 miles

[@peteuthai]

Great information, thanks

[@stickybuns8626]

Scotty finally saw the light.

[@mudpuddle2658]

REEEEE

[@ARS757]

Had a 2012 Sonata. Great car to drive for most of the time I had it until there was a problem with the brake pedal stopper. While pressing the gas, the car thought I was breaking and slowed down on me several times in heavy traffic. Thankfully, I didn’t get in an accident but it took 4 visits to the dealership before they discovered the issue but not before paying $800 to get a new gas pedal installed that wasn’t necessary. Sold it and bought a Camry. Bye bye Hyundai!!!

[@chippercatt]

that may have been covered under warranty

[@icosthop9998]

​@@chippercatt Read the comments a lot of people are saying they don't honor their royalty.

[@DeadofWinter321]

Good luck with your Camry. You're gonna need a lot of luck with it....🤣

[@bobbear4437]

@@icosthop9998 nonsence, 10 yr warranty, covers exactly what it says!

[@mikewilcox9348]

I bought two Ford Festivas back in the 80s. It was made by KIA before it got popular here. I loved them. Massive room and great acceleration speed from a stop for a subcompact car and they got 50ish mpg. I now drive a Kia Soul and love it, too. I especially like not having to fold my body in half to get in.

[@linda3482]

I'm one of those loyal Hyundai drivers. Will never consider anything else than Asian but have serious prefrence for Hyundai. They just fit like a glove . My previous car was a Hyundai Elentra sedan. Bought as six years old occasion. Drove the car for twelve years. In those years it never broke down. Only went to garage for annual check ups and stamdart repaires. At age 18 and about 250.000 km I traded the car in because of standart repaires like distrubution beld and tires. Everything still worked perfectly. Have a 6 years old I30 now and again really happy with this one. So yes, I'm a fan.

[@joecap2919]

I have a 2014 Kia Sorento, it has been far more reliable than my old 1999 Camry or 2003 Siena ever were. Bought all 3 new and did full maintenance on schedule.

[@briand5379]

I had a 2000 Hyundai Elantra It was very nice. Had to sell it after paying it off because I needed to take over the payments of another vehicle, didn't have any problems with it at all. Back then they had a bumper to bumper 5y/60k warranty, so when a headlight went out they replaced it for free.

[@michaelkraus4135]

Oct 6 2023- Just was asking my mechanic about Kia's & he said he works on a lot of them after the warranty is gone. He said the engines need work after 60,000 miles.

[@shawnadams1460]

I am on my 6th Hyundai and will never look back. Look, out of 6 cars I had ONE bad one, my 2016 Tucson had a bad engine, they knew about it, and at 75k miles it seized up, they replaced it, at 115k it started having transmission issues and I traded it in, they knew about the issues and still gave me nearly 9k for trade. I now own a 2022 Tucson and LOVE it. The features for a 30k vehicle are insane. 8" touch screen, power everything, smart cruise control, lane assist...etc. Basically every option possible except leather and sunroof.

[@brianvogt8125]

Hyundai & Kia sent their sales brochures to Scotty. They didn't know he'd insert his dirt file in the middle. 😄

[@seldom2bseen]

Not enough dirt!!

[@Nunyae]

All The GDI Engines are either seizing or catchin fire..They suck ...Tell em the truth Scotti

[@michaeltovey02607]

I have a 2010 Toyota IQ and 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Both have been reliable and I would buy them both again.

[@bobbear4437]

We bought a Hundai Sonata in 2012, still own it, and it runs great. With its 10 yr warranty, we never needed it, as our only fixes have been new tires, new batteries, and oil changes! Everything else is original!

[@Matt_from_Florida]

I used to work for them. They pronounce Hyundai like Sunday. Say, _"I'd like a _*_Hunday sundae_*_ please."_

[@ScottLive1]

You're right. I wish he would pronounce it correctly!

[@snoon8341]

This video is very well made!

[@JuanAlberto-en3jf]

Celular phone as key? That's why Sonata is a favorite car for hackers to steal. Quality? Once crashed, Hyundais and Kias are totaled and you lose all your money! Thanks for the video.

[@feartheturtle9618]

Been very impressed so far with my Seltos. Much better than my previous HRV.

[@davidmuse4065]

I’ve had 2 Kia vans- my second one got 156000 miles- nothing major went out. Then had 2 elantras a 2011 with 196000 miles and a 2013 gt with 71000. Just maintained both! The gt routinely gets 32-33 mpg in town!

[@briangrissman8947]

I have owned 3 Hyundai in my life. An elantra, xg 350 and just bought a Tucson. The elantra was great I traded in after years. The xg 350 was actually 20 years old when it was demolished in a car accident. Both were cheap relatively low maintenance. The Tucson is a nice suv without too many bells and whistles.

[@shaf3006]

I have Palisades for a year now love the quietness

[@djizzah]

I bought a Hilux new in 1998, now has 700,000 kms all I've done is replace alternator clutch brakes and fuel pump which any mechanic will tell are consumable items, like tires, I haven't heard stories like that from owners of Korean cars

[@orcaman3100]

My friend bought a hyundai accent, soon after the clutch started slipping. He was told due to a design fault the clutch would only last 10 000 km. The car is full of rattles and squeeks. I warned him to rather get a honda but he wouldnt listen

[@MsAjax409]

I wish it was true. I've been waiting over 4 months for a battery replacement on my Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid. The trust is wearing very, very thin.

[@geoffkaltenbach1110]

I have owned 3 Kias..purchased them used for my 4 children. They were ans are amazing. Put well.over 120k. Zero problems.

[@northyorksimonkim]

Hyundai and Kia should have stayed separated, it would have been better for the consumer, I remember visiting south korea before the merger and the two companies were nearly at war with each other in the home market with daewoo and ssangyong trying to play catch up, but it was kia and hyundai who's competition was fierce.

[@dcvariousvids8082]

Hyundai - the company that makes the under oiling Theta2 self dismantling engine. And the warrantee small print, that basically says, “We have your money, now go away. We don’t want to be be notified, of another of our engines that has broke due to a known fault.”

[@sprograt]

My Hyundai i30n has the Theta II engine and the engine even has warranty for race track use how many other companies offer a track warranty.

[@pinoyhugot6297]

My wife’s first car is 2004 hyundai santa fe. Very solid 320k miles no problem. Our next car is 2010 santa fe solid no problem approaching 200k miles now. We both bought second hand and had no problem since.

[@georgejackman8691]

Good review Skotty👍