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MichMan

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19. I would clearly change my own tire since I also change my own oil, brakes, filters and most all other repairs

Reply to Kali (Reply #18)

Sat Jun 22, 2024, 09:00 AM

Jun 2024

People should check and see what is in their trunk so they know what to do. Wouldn't hurt to practice changing one either.

In my 45 years of driving, I think I only had to change a couple by the side of the road.

You seem to have had good luck, but I have little confidence in long term reliability on any Kia/Hyundai product. I really like the K5 GT-Line, but wouldn't buy one. Also, everyone has their own tastes, but I find the looks of the Soul atrocious.

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I went car hunting today [View all] Marthe48 Jun 2024 OP

suggestion: watch some of these guys videos: ret5hd Jun 2024 #1

If you're like me and hate waiting for videos to unroll (with ads interspersed) usonian Jun 2024 #6

Remember that US automakers do not have to make parts for US made cars ten years or older ... marble falls Jun 2024 #2

Myth MichMan Jun 2024 #21

Manufacturers are required to provide parts for the length of a warranty, in my case 10 year/100k miles ... marble falls Jun 2024 #23

You said you had a 2006 Freestyle with 200k miles MichMan Jun 2024 #24

Actually 170-171K, 2006 WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. The Tranmission failed at just under 100K miles about... marble falls Jun 2024 #25

I would be leery of buying a Kia with a 2.0 or 2.4 liter engine. rsdsharp Jun 2024 #3

I read up on this today Marthe48 Jun 2024 #36

I usually go... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #4

Buying cars is less complicated than it used to be. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2024 #5

Rec'd True Dough Jun 2024 #9

Thank you for sharing! Marthe48 Jun 2024 #10

Great tips. Another, find what you want and group email dealerships underpants Jun 2024 #28

I didn't do that Marthe48 Jun 2024 #37

Yes, I'd forgotten about that. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2024 #39

Most dealers will do a dealer swap with other dealers, Meadowoak Jun 2024 #7

Happy hunting, Marthe! True Dough Jun 2024 #8

I really love the Kia Soul Lulu KC Jun 2024 #11

I freaking love my Soul. Kali Jun 2024 #12

"as with any new car, invest in a spare or at least a donut. don't forget a jack and star wrench." MichMan Jun 2024 #13

when was your last? Kali Jun 2024 #14

A month ago MichMan Jun 2024 #15

consumer reports says only about 10% come with full size spare Kali Jun 2024 #16

70% have a spare tire and some of the remainder have run flat tires MichMan Jun 2024 #17

and of course most people just call a service anyway Kali Jun 2024 #18

I would clearly change my own tire since I also change my own oil, brakes, filters and most all other repairs MichMan Jun 2024 #19

I didn't like the look or the name but ended up with a rental Kali Jun 2024 #22

I have, somewhere, an old film clip Old Crank Jul 2024 #40

Ha! Kali Jul 2024 #41

My husband would put a full size spare and jack in Marthe48 Jun 2024 #38

You can get service done at any dealer MichMan Jun 2024 #20

THIS! bait and switch. I would have MotownPgh Jun 2024 #26

I called and the salesman I worked with Marthe48 Jun 2024 #35

Youtube has many videos on ratings of various cars, good and bad. keithbvadu2 Jun 2024 #27

Nissan, Toyota or Honda Tetrachloride Jun 2024 #29

Maybe consider the rental car agencies. waterwatcher123 Jun 2024 #30

My friend mentioned the rental companies Marthe48 Jun 2024 #31

Not to be discouraging but I'd avoid Kia's and Hyundais underpants Jun 2024 #32

I just bought a Toyota Camry. They are all hybrids now. pwb Jun 2024 #33

My $.02.... Grins Jun 2024 #34