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Title: KIA BUS
Post by: lvmci on August 28, 2023, 07:24:27 PM
From Wade Staley
Title: Re: KIA BUS
Post by: CrabbyMilton on August 29, 2023, 04:00:59 AM
Had no idea they built buses. I checked their website and they do look sharp. They don't  appear to offer automatic transmissions so if by some chance they would try to market them over here, they would have to offer it and perhaps a CUMMINS and ALLISON combo. I would be skeptical to say the least about their overall quality. I doubt they would try but I could be wrong.
Title: Re: KIA BUS
Post by: luvrbus on August 29, 2023, 05:22:13 AM
KIA has building buses since the 80's,dependabilty would be ? with KIA
Title: Re: KIA BUS
Post by: Jim Blackwood on August 29, 2023, 12:16:13 PM
Killed In Action?
Title: Re: KIA BUS
Post by: luvrbus on August 29, 2023, 12:36:06 PM
Quote from: Jim Blackwood on August 29, 2023, 12:16:13 PM
Killed In Action?

A casino in Lauglin had 3 of the KIA mini buses for about 3 months here then one day I noticed they had Ford powered mini buses, I never asked why the switch   
Title: Re: KIA BUS
Post by: CrabbyMilton on August 29, 2023, 01:00:43 PM
Quote from: luvrbus on August 29, 2023, 12:36:06 PM


A casino in Lauglin had 3 of the KIA mini buses for about 3 months here then one day I noticed they had Ford powered mini buses, I never asked why the switch

KIA=KMART INVESTED ALOT
Title: Re: KIA BUS
Post by: luvrbus on August 29, 2023, 01:32:41 PM
I thought the KIA Soul would be a nice vehicle for Sonja to get in and out easy and looked at buying, they have a ton of problems it would be in the shop all the time so I passed on a KIA
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Post by: dtcerrato on August 29, 2023, 04:01:15 PM
My sister has a brand new Kia Soul for a couple years now and loves it with no issues yet.
Title: Re: KIA BUS
Post by: usbusin on August 29, 2023, 04:14:04 PM
Clifford, look at a Hyundai Kona.  Neat sporty small car.  Wife loves it.
Title: Re: KIA BUS
Post by: luvrbus on August 29, 2023, 05:43:35 PM
Quote from: dtcerrato on August 29, 2023, 04:01:15 PM
My sister has a brand new Kia Soul for a couple years now and loves it with no issues yet.

Good for her but I read the recalls,brake problems,transmission and engine problems so I passed on the Soul
Title: Re: KIA BUS
Post by: luvrbus on August 29, 2023, 05:45:16 PM
Quote from: usbusin on August 29, 2023, 04:14:04 PM
Clifford, look at a Hyundai Kona.  Neat sporty small car.  Wife loves it.

I like the 100,000 mile warranty Hyundai offers
Title: Re: KIA BUS
Post by: CrabbyMilton on August 30, 2023, 04:11:57 AM
I guess it's a take it or leave it with HYUNDAI/KIA empire. I have heard bad things about their products and good things. A few years ago, I rented a KIA K5 sedan for a few days while my car was in for service. Not a bad car but it seemed to lack something I just couldn't put my hand on it. NISSAN and TOYOTA have much better quality.