![]() ![]() The price was right (about $1500 under average KBB/Black Book/NADA). Came from a reputable Audi dealer, whose sister Kia dealership happily provided all service records. The only options omitted were the trailer hitch (installing one), the 360 degree view cam, and fancy steering wheel. I bought a 2018 SX with tech package that had about 10,400 miles on it. If you have concerns about depreciation, say you turn over vehicles frequently, buy used and only used. ![]() Or, reserve that amount in savings if you can, so you can make up that shortfall if something unfortunate happened. Damaged or flood vehicle are only for those who don't mind putting up with tire eating, parts wearing out prematurely due to misaligned or twisted chassis, or wiring issues.ĭepreciation doesn't matter if you plan to keep the vehicle the total term of the loan if buying new - pay for GAP insurance or the Canadian equivalent if available if you have concerns. Get a clean CarFAX or equivalent, or proceed VERY carefully (if at all). Avoid surprises - knowledge may help you. Service costs are a big hidden factor in tne total cost to own a vehicle. Not terribly expensive, and it give you a comprehensive idea of what your outlay will be for that vehicle. Unless the current seller can provide details it's money well spent if going the used route. Any used vehicle has something that requires replacement or servicing. And, you do pay for the CPO programs because it's already rolled into a significantly higher price for the certified vehicle.Ī suggestion - get the used vehicle inspected by an independent, third party mechanic prior to purchase. However, most used Kia sales I see with "warranty included" are actually aftermarket warranties that are almost useless and pretty much profit making scams for the selling dealer. Now, if Kia does a true Kia CPO program and I could get the used car under that, then I would probably do it. For some reason, it seems to me that the Hyundai/Kia family are more dependent upon proper maintenance, even some horror stories about not using Kia filters in the canister style V6 setup. Obviously they have come a long, long ways since those first days (much like the early Japanese cars came pre-rusted from the trip over on the boat) but I still wouldn't buy without the security of their warranty program (know it's less in Canada but still longer than most brands) and knowing that I will maintain the car properly. Their sales tactics in the early days were to cater to minorities, low income individuals, people with poor credit with the promise a new car for the price of a used one (and then never wrote the loan for longer than 36 months because that's about how long the car would last). So far, I'm loving the build quality of the Kia, like the smoothness of the engine, seems solid as a rock but then, I'm old enough to remember when Hyundai sold a "disposable" car in the US as their first offering. I'd buy a used Toyota, I would not buy a used Kia/Hyundai. ![]()
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