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2002 Kia Amanti - Not for DIYer
It is pretty luxurious: leather seats, sun roof, etc., but a lot of these features are buttressed with plastic trim or plastic covers. When these plastic parts break, they cannot be easily repaired by any one other than a paid mechanic. Head lamps and tail lights are another thing that should be easy to fix but require a paid mechanic for parts and labor. These two traits make the car less desirable than I had anticipated when I first purchased the car.
Story
I took a drive through the national monument with the sun roof open. My dog and I stuck our heads out and yelled at the sky.
Pros
It gets fair gas mileage and is pretty relaxing to sit in for long driving trips. The air conditioner and seat warmers will make a cross-country drive rather enjoyable.
Cons
There are some things about the car that are just too cheap. The metallic trim, for example, is really plastic with a metallic covered sticker that tends to bubble when exposed to hot sunlight. The plastic mirror covers, seatbelt covers, etc., are just too flimsy for a car that is supposed to look luxurious. After these small plastic things fail, the luxury just looks kind of dingy.
2006 Kia Amanti - Older Kia.
Although its a little older, this car was designed with a lot of comfortable features. None of them are considered cutting edge, but all of them together create a rather comfortable environment. As a tall person, I appreciate the ample leg room, and the ability to sit upright without bumping my head on the ceiling. The dash is not digital, which makes the driving experience seem a little more "legacy" than it needs to, but it does not look archaic either. The faux silver trim is an applique, which blisters and peels away far too easily, cheapening the appearance of the trim. An oversupply of faux wood grain also tends to cheapen, rather than benefit, the ambience of the drivers compartment. A very good stereo with an adequate CD player, but no factory-original MP3 or USB port. A very l... (more)
Story
We drove to Denver in one of the worst snowstorms imaginable. Wen they closed the interstate we were the last car off the highway.
Pros
A HUD gives basic info about mpg and averages. A huge trunk makes packing all of our stuff easy, and a lot of leg room for taller passengers.
Cons
The faux silver trim on the inside and outside of the car peels off too easily, and makes the overall appearance seem cheap and stale.
2005 Kia Amanti - Beautiful car.
This is a beautiful car, large and comfortable, and very attractive. It get's pretty good gas mileage for a large car. The inside is roomy and comfortable, and all the controls are within easy reach of the driver.
Story
My son at least partially learned to drive using this car . Also, he took his practical driver's test with it for his license.
Pros
The car is very attractive and very roomy inside. It has lots of extras like a CD player, moon roof, electric windows and seats, seat warmers, leather seats, etc. It has a smooth ride and quiet engine.
Cons
It is a large car and does use a good bit of gas, and I had some trouble with the drive shaft and framework on mine. Other than that, it has been pretty dependable.
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