Is it worth the buy? I have been in the hunt for a new vehicle this year and came across the Kia Forte about 4 months ago at the Kia dealership here in my town. I actually came across it after my relative purchased a Kia Sportage this year and saw the Forte, which I thought was a Civic, in the lot. I was instantly attracted to the body style of the Forte Sedan. I couldn't believe Kia was in the competition of a sporty looking Sedan car.
I peaked through the windows and was also VERY impressed with the interior design, controls, radio/cd deck, ipod usb capabilities, etc. The car was calling my name. I went home immediately after to look up reviews on the car to see if it's really a dream come true.
I came across nothing but fantastic reviews. I'd say 90% of the reviews were positive (Coming from popular websites), a few negatives but that is with every vehicle and nothing can be perfect. Most of you should know it's very comparable to the Civic, Corolla and Mazda 3 which I thought was unbelievable coming from Kia and the price is also comparable if not cheaper!
I am almost completely sold on this vehicle but just need another test drive or two and a few personal inputs from the people on this great forum. I just need to know your personal opinion of the vehicle if you own it ESPECIALLY if you live in a wintry climate like I do.
I live in North Dakota which is cold/snowy 7 months out of the year and one of the reasons that might stop me from buying this vehicle is that a 4x4 truck is also on my mind and a storm dumping 12 inches of snow might make it impossible to drive through if roads don't get plowed fast enough.
Enough rambling.
Thanks!
I peaked through the windows and was also VERY impressed with the interior design, controls, radio/cd deck, ipod usb capabilities, etc. The car was calling my name. I went home immediately after to look up reviews on the car to see if it's really a dream come true.
I came across nothing but fantastic reviews. I'd say 90% of the reviews were positive (Coming from popular websites), a few negatives but that is with every vehicle and nothing can be perfect. Most of you should know it's very comparable to the Civic, Corolla and Mazda 3 which I thought was unbelievable coming from Kia and the price is also comparable if not cheaper!
I am almost completely sold on this vehicle but just need another test drive or two and a few personal inputs from the people on this great forum. I just need to know your personal opinion of the vehicle if you own it ESPECIALLY if you live in a wintry climate like I do.
I live in North Dakota which is cold/snowy 7 months out of the year and one of the reasons that might stop me from buying this vehicle is that a 4x4 truck is also on my mind and a storm dumping 12 inches of snow might make it impossible to drive through if roads don't get plowed fast enough.
Enough rambling.
Thanks!