Faults:

Cruise Control Module broke at 20000 km.

Trunk release never works.

Dash lights went out at 18000km.

General Comments:

I think this car is great for someone who wants a good sporty car, doesn't want to be worried about repairs when warranties run out, and needs a good deal of trunk space. The GSX 5-door could eat a Toyota echo in the back with all the room. Not many cars around with that are mid-sized and 5 door.

I have had a few electrical problems, but nothing the dealer didn't fix without too much hassle. Plus they fixed it right the first time!

Would recommend this car to anyone.

Faults:

Within one week of purchasing this vehicle, the check engine light came on. Took it into the dealership a couple of days later to have a recall part replaced (an ORVR valve or something like that). After getting the car back the next afternoon, it seemed to be running fine. Next morning, it won't start. Great. After trying several times (it was making horrible sounds, sort of starting and then dying. Then it started and was running rough and the check engine light was flashing, which is bad. Turned it off, waited a minute, then started it again. Started up easier this time, the light stopped flashing, but was still on) I got it to the service center and they reprogrammed something (sorry, don't know anything about cars!) which I think I saw had also been recalled. As to why the previous owner didn't take care of these recalls, I don't know. Or why the dealership didn't take care of it before selling it to me. At any rate, I've had this car for two weeks, nearly half of that without it because it's been in the shop, and it already seems like more trouble than it's worth. Hopefully they got everything right this time. Makes me wish I'd held onto my '89 Pathfinder afterall!

General Comments:

Make sure it's covered under warranty, you'll certainly need it. And often, more than likely.

Is affordable, great on gas, cute, and comfy, but still a pain in the butt.

Faults:

I have had no problems at all with my car. I have read a lot about the issues with the automatic transmission and other issues with starting. There is a technical service bulletin about this issue so KIA knows about it.

General Comments:

I am quite happy with this car. I got a decent deal on the car, but otherwise it's never seen the dealer, and as long as I don't have a problem that's warranty related, it won't be going back to the dealer.

I get the oil changed every 3-4K miles. I drive it like a maniac because I was used to my Camaro having a lot more power, but otherwise the car is great. 30 Miles Per Gallon, Driving it Hard!

I drive about 30-40 thousand miles a year by the way, so the low resale value won't really be problematic to me. I'll see how it goes in a few years.

Faults:

No Joke my transmission went out after only 1,800 Miles; Yes eighteen hundred miles & 3 weeks of owning it. My husband & I bought it with only 26 miles. We even drove it off of the showroom floor & 3 weeks later had the transmission replaced within a day since the Transmission was in stock--imagine that one. The Warranties will be much needed I can already see.

General Comments:

Blow transmission with in 1,800 miles.

Warranties going to be needed.