Buying car for grandson, suggestions ?

8gv · 03-20-2021, 03:30 PM

That's good news.

Now about the Silverado...

I am currently adoptable (though there is a waiting list) and I can afford the gas.

Don't you want a nice new car?

bigdog · 03-20-2021, 06:01 PM

What are Forum member thoughts about Hyundai or Kia vehicles ?
Dependability and maintenance ?

Slickcraft · 03-20-2021, 06:53 PM

Consumer Reports had brand reliability data in the January issue. Of 26 brands Hyundai was #6 and KIA #15.

steve-on-mark · 03-20-2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

What are Forum member thoughts about Hyundai or Kia vehicles ?
Dependability and maintenance ?

We have an older Hyundai Sonata...been a great car!

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MAXUM · 03-21-2021, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

What are Forum member thoughts about Hyundai or Kia vehicles ?
Dependability and maintenance ?

No thanks, never even been tempted to look. Hyundai owns Kia, so they are one in the same.

All vehicles need maintenance so that's not a fair question to ask about per say, but how well the engineering is done certainly plays into longevity and ultimately dependability. Hyundai has a reputation that I think is accurate, they are built to a price point.

SailinAway · 05-04-2021, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

What are Forum member thoughts about Hyundai or Kia vehicles ?
Dependability and maintenance ?

Kia's mechanical reliability has improved tremendously as the company has evolved. I recommend looking at the Kia Soul, very high marks for reliability, though its gas mileage is low for the class.

For the grandson, at $5000 I would have recommended a Chevy Sonic. Reliability is among the best of subcompacts. $2000 more would get a better car, though, under 100,000 miles.

In the used-car market you start with a list of your top choices and then settle for what's available, especially if you're in a hurry. My choices for a compact or subcompact hatchback when I bought a car a couple of years ago, in order of quality (mainly mechanical reliability), were:

Kia Soul
Chevy Sonic
Nissan Versa Note
Honda Fit
Scion xD
Hyundai Elantra GT
Chevy Spark

That list is based on a lot of research and reading the professional reviews.

Biggd · 03-21-2021, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

That's good news.

Now about the Silverado...

I am currently adoptable (though there is a waiting list) and I can afford the gas.

Don't you want a nice new car?

I am looking to buy a new truck but I'm not giving my grandson my 15K Silverado. New silverado's, with the options my truck has, are 50K plus.

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Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,310 Thanks: 1,227 Thanked 2,098 Times in 957 Posts	Consumer Reports had brand reliability data in the January issue. Of 26 brands Hyundai was #6 and KIA #15.