The Kia K900 Is an Unknown $60,000 Luxury Sedan
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The Kia K900 is a full-size Kia luxury sedan that costs $60,000. Today I'm reviewing the Kia K900 to show you around a luxury Kia, and I'm showing you all the quirks and features of the K900.
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Doug on a date:
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Doug: daily or weekend score?
Berendsen you won
Berendsen he's the kind of guy who uses the line "you don't look like "500 likes" worthy in person"
😂😂😂
I only judge you after we done it in bed. Then I would know how the handling is.
Can you do a review of a Toyota Supra
Doug the type of guy to have both coke and pepsi cans in order to not piss off anyone
Doug is clearly a man of culture
2018: Kia takes on BMW
2019: Kia takes on Mercedes
2020: Kia takes on Land Rover
2021: Kia takes on Porsche
2022: Kia takes on Lamborghini
2023: Kia takes on Bugatti
Let us all get some of that stuff you're smoking, must be great...
They really are, and they’re failing 😂
Anthony Matias your life?
@@mteagleworld at least he has a name...
timsgta lol it's a "nickname" I don't want my name to be shown on my public youtube account
Doug was the kid that never passed the SNES controller.
why I watch Doug Demuro videos:
10% to learn about the car
90% to read “Doug the type of dude....” comments
Doug is the type of guy to pay for groceries with a check
Yeah because daddy Doug doesn’t pay with cash 😂👎🏼🤦🏻♂️ he Pays with Checks 🤑🔥😤💳💸 He ain’t like you broke niggas 💯💯💯
"Doug is the type of guy that has a lot more money than you" but will still pay for groceries with a check
Jeff Boski Im boring seeing another loser like you👎
Jeff Boski Doug is the guy to nut on your back, but give you a warm, damp towel to clean up with.
Cheque*
It's called the k900 because that's the next line in the naming scheme in Korea. The optima is the K5, Cadenza is K7, and this is the K9 in Korea.
+ the kia forte = the k3 in sourh korea
True
@@kelvinkirkland6068 But why K900? Why not K90?
@@thecarbrake3880 because Hyundai has the genesis g90 luxury sedan.
Doug: “K900 sounds like a name of a robotic dog from the future”
Caption: “Canine Hundred”
Doug seems to not be aware this V8 model is missing the only option package available that would add nearly all the features he was complaining were missing (Ied headlights, cameras, etc.). In other markets you could even get air suspension. This one also looks like a 2016 model. Newer ones have a different bumper and taillights.
Todd m stating facts is being mad?
The plastic owner's manual bag says it's model year 15, so it's even older.
True
I'm fully aware of this. But why pay more for a Kia? You add these features and you've paid $65K for a Kia? Why are these items OPTIONAL?! This car's whole thing is value!!! If you pay Mercedes money for a Kia, you're making an interesting decision.
Doug DeMuro Some people might ask why spend tens of thousands more for a Mercedes or a BMW?
As a Korean, I'm proud of what KIA has achieved with this car. I would pay a few thousand more for a KIA for those options if it means saving a lot more than buying a similarly sized and equipped MB or BMW on capital cost as well as maintenance cost.
As a Hyundai and Kia fan, I enjoy when you review their cars. What I would like to add is an explanation of the name K900. That is the US name but in Korea and other countries it is the K9. You see, Kia has gone to an alpha-numeric naming convention for their cars in Europe and Asia. K2 is the subcompact Rio, K3 is the compact Forte, K5 is the Optima, K7 is the Cadenza and K9 is the K900. For obvious reason it was changed for the US. But in other countries it is called the Quoris.
I think they changed to K900 because of Chinese car model named Qoros
Also known as the Kia Quoris. I guess they thought K900 would be easier to say??
😂 “made cheaply”. Not really but ok. Thats why hyundai and kia is in the top portion of initial quality and reliability. But yes you are correct. Sooo cheaply made.
NovaResource As the owner of a 2016 Sonata, it's amazing to see how many parts they reused in this car, fromthe Sonata/Optima line. Right down to the size of the manual and the leather holder. Most of the switches and knobs are the same, the vents, and even the center console and entertainment and climate control cluster is the same of similar. I think that is something the Koreans do amazingly well. They create really great component parts and have no problem reusing them in all models and even makes. And they are so good nobody ever complains. There are things in that used Sonata I got recently that feel as good as any luxury car I have been in.
random things That’s your opinion. But the truth is, they are great cars and well made. I know because unlike you, I’ve actually owned and driven them.
Doug,
As a proud owner of a rare K900 with VIP package, I would like to point out some factual errors in the review.
The car you tested is the entry level K900 with premium trim that sold for 54K and not 60K. Next up you had the luxury trim with quad LED lights, larger polished chrome wheels, Nappa leather and additional technology for 60K. When you stepped up to the 66K VIP package, you had full color heads up display with navigation included, industry leading 360 degree camera, reclining rear seats, cooled rear seats etc. The dummy button for headrest that you indicated electrically operates headrest in luxury trim. The dummy K900 button in rear is replaced by power lumbar support. Every entry level car has dummy buttons on dashboard near steering wheel in lieu of actual buttons for advanced functions in higher trims and functionality that customer can add if desired. Oh by the way, the car was tested quieter than LS600HL, S550, 750i and Rolls Royce Phantom. Please get the facts right, thanks...
I have a white one with blue diamond stiched interior.
I put an exhaust on it and stay up with all kinds of sports cars.
Another youtuber reviewed this and gave it excellent reviews.
Doug is a spoiled rich kid. Remember all these videos are just his opinion and have no basis in reality. They're just for entertainment.
still the interior looks years behind its merc/bmw/audi etc. counterparts. and i doubt that it's actually quieter than the cars you've mentioned.
Bruh, its sold by hamsters
Doug you’re complaining about the equipment but you’re reviewing the base model. The luxury vip plus has way more equipment. Not a fair review.
Joseph Gallegos buddy your an idiot this car costs 60 grand and it’s crappier than a 98 Corolla bet you the “vip” version doesn’t cost $60,000
Is that what you tell girls you "date"?
Jake Ramirez the vip is the one that cost 60,000. The base is cheaper. You’re the idiot. Have fun in your corolla.
His point was that the E class has better features for a similar price. Did you miss that part?
@Wyberton Cubley "just"
Doug is the type of guy to judge a car by its font
Jeff Boski I’m tired of seeing your spammed comments
Jeff Boski I do that
Jeff Boski Typography is of critical importance! Just as “it’s not what you said, it’s the way you said it” (I.e. your vocal tone and body language), the written word carries a different meaning when it is expressed in different fonts.
I really hadn't considered font choice as such a critical design decision in a car, but it really is, certainly for luxury vehicles. I give Doug a Dougscore of 10/10 for raising this important issue and recognizing manufacturers like Volvo for putting in the extra effort and thought. Think about how many manhours and new materials a carmaker requires to change interior fonts... can't be easy or cheap.
He did the the c7 ZR-1
in soviet russia, car give dougscore to doug
Leinad funny
Carscore
1 out of 10 for styling
Ammar Hasan But Doug is quirky for sure!
1 out of 10 for value
Honest, this is a REALLY good car.
Hello Kia worker
Why must he be a Kia worker then? I am german and i like it, too.
Doug admitted, he likes the way it rolls at higher speeds. So...
@@heros2110
yea sure you're german kim
ITS A KIA, aka SHITBOX...
Nowadays, Kia is one of the most reliable car in the world. It stays away from auto Service for longer than other brands.
You are spot on. I picked a 2015 up after the lease for an incredible price. My wife and I both love it. Super buttoned-down interior, quiet, fantastic ride and plenty of power. Your right - an incredible value used.
*You're
Pollo Frito So you’re one of those people... nothing better to do than correct people’s grammar on CZcams comments? That’s pretty pathetic buddy.
@@BPoweredLove his grammar was literally right though...
@@user-gv8od5if3v I have lots to do, which is why I didn't even see your reply until now. It takes 4 seconds to help someone out in speaking/writing English better so it's not about time consumption. If it bothers you so much, just ignore it.
@@zackalamuddin2186 Wrong.
Doug, the type of guy to enter a drift competition in a Smart car...
No.
Josh Bacon
josh, the type of guy to use unnecessary commas...
Smart decision, it's a rwd car with a short wheel base
That would be Hoovie... After he does an LS swap
Josh Bacon Stick a Hayabusa engine in it, and then it will fly.
Doug is the type of person to skip out on his classic intro “this is a...” and thinks we won’t notice.
Also Audi A8 doesn’t remind me of rwd cause it’s Quattro lol, your intro 😥😥
я на русском даже понял какой задний привод у ауди
cyka blyat
Doug you need the VIP Package, which makes this car like the top of the line S Class.
Damn Doug did Kia dirty with that hamster commercial reference 😂😂😂😂
This is turning into car comedy roasting show xd
what didusay And this is *EXACTLY* what I love about Doug’s channel!
It always been like this and i love it. Watch the Hummer H2 video, its hilarious.
what didusay iiiiiiiiiiiiii
Bany Ale As it should be. The H2 is one of the gayest and most uncool cars ever made.
super dick sucking vibes from them corners do doubt
He didn’t start the video by saying “THIS” very disappointed 😂
I actually restarted it three times thinking I started 10 seconds in. Very disheartening.
Jason Dinkins right i did twice lol i like hearing it soon as you click This
I know...it pissed me off
Most of his complaints about technology would be addressed of he'd have found a VIP trim model. It is interesting they still have the front seat controls in the rear for a model without the reclining rear seats though. With the VIP package though you get a 360 cam, The 28 way or whatever front seats, reclining rear seats with a cooled function on top of the heated. I'm thinking about picking up a 2015 VIP package for my next car. Definitely a bargain used.
WHAT kind of MONSTER buys Coke AND Pepsi?!
Lol
A barbarian.
I’m a monster, then.
Doug the type of guy to use Kleenex instead of toilet paper
sophie *moisturized Kleenex
sounds good to me
kleenex is softer and more expensive than toilet paper
I like this guy's sarcasm lol💀💀
The irony is that this car is more exclusive than anything it's competing against due to low sales #s. You're much more likely to see a Lexus LS or Mercedes S-class than a K900. I like that.
You're right, I saw one late at night on my way home coming up on my passenger side and was like wtf is that, It looked nice though white like the one in the video, haven't seen one since, I've see more Bentley's and exotics, even a damn McLaren in my area and immediately recognized them never knew what a k900 was
Inadvertent exclusivity.
After some issues with oil consumption they're solid..
i was chauffeured around in Seoul in one of these and it blew my mind. I loved it. S class luxury in a Kia, with a Kia price instead of an S class.
Coke or pepsi? which does doug really prefer in the back of kias finest? We may never know.
He prefers La Croix, like all the cool guys.
maxxjett films i saw that one
Coke
Mountain. Dew FTW
Faxe Kondi
Video didn't start with "THIS" 0/10
Ah yes, the trademark opening 'THIS' that always tells me my volume is far too loud.
THHIISSS... is a video without the iconic "THHIIISSS"
I have a Kia Cadenza (K7) and I love it. I got it used for $16k and it has had minimal issues over the 100k miles I’ve put on it so far. Only a V6, but 300hp is enough to have fun with!
Great car, and I paid for my 2020 K900 with a personal check too. And really rare - just 305 were sold in 2020, before they discontinued selling them in North America.
2500 v8s were sold in 2015 in north america. i’m a proud owner 🤘🏽
Anyone else notice he only roasts cars he gets from turo...?
Smart Tech all the cars he gets from dealers or fans are dope.
because if he insults a car with the owner around odds are he'd get kicked out
Kris A He has insulted cars with the owner present. One was a Maserati.
Edit: Another was that communist car.
Because he travels to review good cars, but he reviews cars like this locally from turo
Fort Worth and most other cars aren't local to Doug. I believe he's still located in Pennsylvania.
Doug is the type of guy who doesn't check on the manufacturer's website if the missing quirks are optional or just not available on that model.
Cash Bonanza Exactly, this vehicle has everything he said it doesn’t have on the upper trim!
I don't understand why spending $5,000 EXTRA on a KIA justifies this... the car should've had all this stuff standard for the $60K this one cost. It should have it all standard for $50K!
Yes, if you spend $65K you can get all the equipment, but you can also just get an E-Class at that point. WTF?
Doug DeMuro kinda makes sense. Doug please try to review the new k900 when it comes out
You can get a Head-Up Display, a 360° camera system, ventilated rear seats, power reclining second row seats, in this car with an optional package, & I think that package includes a 12.3" digital gauge cluster
I owned a 2015 K900 V8 ($74K). To date, it has been the best care that I ever owned. Even over, my 2013 BMW 750 LI LWB Alpina B7 (I paid $170K), my 2012 XJL Supercharged ($100K), my Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography ($145K), etc.... The K900 was not only the most reliable, but best driving. I never had an issue with it and I miss it. It even HAD the 360 degree camera, so I'm not sure what Doug is referring to.
Because Doug is a dbag
You buy a R34 you hit the track
You buy a Challenger you hit the drag strip
You buy a Mustang you hit the
Crowd
King of the Desert hit the???? What
james77 Crowd
Didnt see that coming...
What Douggie here doesn't know, or forgot, is that the K900 sounds like K9 is because in fact is the K-9.... In Korea, they changed the name to the US market precisely because of the canine word association.
That’s..kind of corny. When i think luxury, pretty sure no one’s thinking K9 lol
Maybe in south Korea, K9 has a different connotation to them, and hence they choose that name, I never did a full on research, but happen to know through automotive news on the Internet.
11:20 lmaoooo 😂 man leave the owners manual alone lol this guy kills me with his hilarious reviews lol so dramatic
As a Canadian Kia fan who owns a 2017 rio5 , I've always wanted one of these . Truly a beautiful car , I'd take this over a BMW or Audi any day of the week
I always wondered. Since it's not your car, and you always change ALL THE SETTINGS for the video. Do you revert them to what they were before returning the car to the owner? :)
Doug the type of guy not to.
OrangeCrusader came here just for this reply XD
OrangeCrusader win
Bloodmaster gleda kvalitet videe
Hey doug, you're in the base model bro
Brian Beaver NovaResource As the owner of a 2016 Sonata, it's amazing to see how many parts they reused in this car, from the Sonata/Optima line. Right down to the size of the manual and the leather holder. Most of the switches and knobs are the same, the vents, and even the center console and entertainment and climate control cluster is the same or very similar. I think that is something the Koreans do amazingly well. They create really great component parts and have no problem reusing them in all models and even makes. And they are so good nobody ever complains. I guarantee you that is in part what threw him off. There are things in that used Sonata I got recently that feel as good as any luxury car I have been in. My father owns an A6 and I like the feel of a lot of the interior of the Sonata better.
Brian Beaver lmao Seriously
: I have a 2014 Kia Cadenza, and you are so right about the "recycling" of Kia switchgear. And I agree that the components are well enough designed that their use on other models is acceptable. The video shots of the instruments in this K900 could have been taken in my car.
I got a ride from a Lyft driver in one of these. Really blew me away. It was a one hour drive and I couldn't have been happier to be in it.
People have been sleeping on these for some time! The comfort, styling, and power are all amazing!
Doug's the type of guy to name his kid "Jimmy J10,000"
World's largest Taco Bell at 19:54
Nice catch!
Remarkable
Astral Aesthetics definitely alot of quirks and features in that tbell
Astral Aesthetics Lmmfao
Tice catch -- that would have been funny if he did the review from the Taco Bell parking lot
Doug, this is by far the funniest video
"Aimed at the kinda people that pay with a personal check at the grocery store." Lmao
Doug is the type of guy who would compare a car to a dog
THIS IS NOT! The New Kia 900. This is the last design.... just thought I’d point that out.
Brendan Hickey yea the bag the owners manual was labeled K900 MY15. Obviously the MY15 means 2015 printing of the manual.
Brendan Hickey Yea he should've put the year in the title of the video...
This is the new Kia K900. The new one was unveiled last week and it won't be in dealerships for months. If you walk into a Kia dealer today, this is the one you buy. Except, ya know, you wouldn't buy it.
Actually you are wrong. The new K900 doesn't have tail lights that are part of the trunk anymore. They don't have the blinkers that you like on the mirror as well. The new one comes with a 12.3 inch touch screen that is raised like the Stingers. This is a 2015 model that you are reviewing. The 2019 isn't even available to buy. Heck...it's not even on Kia's website! lol. Here is the real 2019 czcams.com/video/prsJRajodd0/video.html
Doug DeMuro I believe that extra page stuck in the manual is because they are using the original manual from MY15. That would explain the added sheet.
I wonder what car is OK for this guy?
jeep convertible with v8, 0-60 under 5 second and price tag 10k
His preferred ride is his wife. She likes reverse cowgirl
Ford GT
Well I mean, he IS a car critic
Silver N Black Mopar what’s fake about it bitch?
6:01 Open sign of a Thai restaurant
Doug the type of guy to still play his recorder from elementary school.
12:26 maybe people who are colorblind, doug.
What so they need four options? Hell, traffic lights only give them three!
Well, there's like 6 different types of color blindness so.. Though these shades would be practically the same to most color blind people, should have gone with red, green, blue and maybe some shades if that's what they were aiming for
If it were me, I would've gone with light purple, dark purple, normal purple, and also fuchsia.
Traffic lights around America and most of the World also have near identical setup for lights, so.
Doug DeMuro lol you live in dallas?review my 87 accord lxi 5 speed hatch
This is $45,000 brand new fully loaded and it's the fastest kia ever made.
Curve and merge 😂 All of your vids are excellent Doug this one happens to be almost non-stop funny.
Doug the kind of guy to film car reviews, rate the overall qualities and experience, and then upload them to CZcams.
Dude change your stupid ass profile picture
Simon Favela let him live his life , Simon. He’s suffered enough
Doug the type of guy to criticize a 2015 base model car for features in 2018
The Crazy Channel do you really think that in 2015 they hadnt tech that you can find in 2018 cars. Yes, they had,but maybe they didnt put it in it. 3 years means nothing. 2015 was developed enough to have stuff that we now have. But its all planed and they know what kind of stuff will the use in like next ten years
the crazy whatever the type of guy to get butthurt over a car video.
k hold on lemme edit it
hahalol
The Crazy Channel your grammar is horrifyingly bad.
Doug is the type of person that rewards cars and he happens to use a higher vocabulary than his class of wealth
My financial adviser just bought a Kia K900, and he loves it. You get the same 10 year-100K warranty that covers all Kias. He was tired of the absurdly expensive maintenance and repair charges on his former car - a 700-series BMW. He had an oil leak on the BMW between the engine and transmission that BMW wanted $10,000 to fix!
Doug the type of guy who puts a colored bib on before he eats.
No.
Alexis Maltère Doug the type of guy to have an adult diaper fetish
It's time to retire this "DOUG THE TYPE OF GUY" shit, SERIOUSLY.
The rear lock feature makes sense! It's so that you can put your arm on the armrest comfortably without having to worry about changing the controls unintentionally.
Sheldor34 i thought the same, and for kids maybe
If you are being driven does it stop the driver from changing the settings
The Korean version of this car is called K9 but Kia thought that the name sounded like canine so they changed the name to K900 for the rest of us.
I owned my K900 for only a year. I loved the tech and luxury such as surround cameras, large info screen, bright white heated and cooled seats, wood accents, automatic adapted headlights... but the handling in wet and snowy conditions really turned me off. After almost wiping out in less than a 1/2 inch of snow at 20mph... I bought a wrangler unlimited and have no regrets!
no hate but it’s a 427hp rwd sedan. respect the jeep nation tho🤘🏽
This is how 427hp rwd sedan handle
There are these things called snow tires
Why is everyone naming their grills?
Hyundai: Cascading grill
Kia: Tiger nose grill
Acura: Diamond Pentagon Grill
Lexus: Spindle Grill
Infiniti: Double Arch Grill
BMW: Kidney Grills
I have a weber grill; does that count?
I like Macaroni Grill
DIAMLER Foreman grill
DIAMLER My car has no grill...
Why do you care?
The name k900 hurts this car. They should have created a separate division if they want to compete in the luxury segment
iSlandeRon they do it’s Genesis. Bc the motor from this is from the Genesis 5.0 rspec.
That’s what “genesis” is for
iSlandeRon v.w. learned an expensive lesson with the phaeton ( an excellent car) under the v.w. badege
Genesis is from Hyundai not Kia
iSlandeRon In many countries this model is called Quoris, in Korea K9 and in U.S. K900, I don't really know why Kia named differently the same car all around the world...
We bought a 2015 k900 for 34 k a year ago with 5k miles and it's awesome.
How's it doing. I'm thinking of getting one
Just to add to this I'm seeing them now in the low mid 20s. Considering one.
I actually love the fact that you can turn off curve and merge guidance. Look GPS, when I merge onto a high way, it becomes one way and the only possible thing left to do is merge. You don't have to interrupt my music for the 3rd time to tell me to merge onto the highway you already told me to get on.
Doug, the type of guy who wipes before he shits
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!
Ray 4day wya bruh sell me a dub
And what happens after he shits?
Albert Jacobson he doesn’t wipe. Why else would he do those corny selfies
Doug, the type of guy to wear a helmet while playing Forza.
Doug is the type of person to remain single because his true love is a car that hasn't been created yet
Soooo when he’s driving he says Dallas. No it’s actually Fort Worth.
8th Avenue/McCart TCU area.
Doug is the type of guy to look at forbidden pages in owners manuals
This is practically a base model, it's missing sooo many goodies. You should have tried to find a fully loaded one.
Lol yeah you're probably right.
How can a $60k kia missing any available option,i mean think about it.KIA,$60K and MISSING OPTIONS should never be in the same sentence.
A friend of mine has a fully loaded k900. I doubt he’d let Doug review it though, it’s his baby.
Doug is a type of guy who read full owner's manual even it has more than 500 pages
Doug the type of guy to get satisfied when the sunshades meet.
I guess KIA never heard of the VW Phaeton?
Mike Morales this outsold the Phaeton. Also, VW kept making and selling it well after it left the US market. There's a car for everyone
If it doesn’t sell in America it’s not gonna get noticed.
the chief designer used to be audi president
Both have 420hp🙅♂️
Yeah and you can't even compare the two!
He didn't floor it
Not in the video, but he's been driving it for several days I would assume he has.
Murtaza Qadri yep
Christopher Appel if it were a 2017 model it would have surround view, blind spot detection, lane departure warning and LED headlights.
Plus you should read the article more carefully. Doug wrote the following: "Right now on Autotrader, the average asking price for a K900 from 2015, the car's original model year, is just $26,800."
Christopher Appel: Haha, in your world a youtuber can't be wrong?
Christopher Appel Except the owners manual he featured in the video clearly shows it's a "MY2015". Jeez...
Korean Boss: How many pages you said the manual has again?
Employee: 900 pgs sir.
Korean Boss: oh ok. Let’s call it K900. I also have a german shepherd at home so it only makes sense
Doug's that kind of guy.
I drive a Jimmy J 10,000
Stephen Brown Manual-Trans lol
Doug's the type of guy to make me watch a 25 minute video on a Kia.
Doug is the kind of guy, to show off his Coke and Pepsi to all
Doug and Kia is like the The Ugly Duckling story. The story of a Kia Spectra that evolved into the K900.
Put a mercedes badge and it will sell like hot cakes
And it will likely cost less to maintain!
Doug, the type of guy who drinks Pepsi and Coke
Levindary but only settles on Dr. Pepper
Most likely an attempt to acquire new sponsors...
Doug DeMuro, if you are reading this bro, I totally love your sense of humor. Keep up the good work!
Doug is the type of guy to like a car by it's looks
"The forbidden pages" had me in tears! Love this!
OMG DADDY DOUG IS IN JEANS!
No more dirty knees.
15:08 I really wanted that to be a cassette player :(
Lmao first time I ever heard that
this guy is so sarcastic i love it
This will be a nice $6500 car after the recession
07wrxtr1 this will be a GREAT 6500$car after the recession
What recession?
Thanks!
Laugh - I'm betting that he was another among many that grew up in a fatherless household and now as an adult cannot control himself and his anger/impulsiveness issues. I think the best thing for all of us is to try to convert anger issues into more productive means in order to either better ourselves or make more money. Cussing out random strangers online just seems really unproductive, but may provide some short term gratification in our dopamine seeking crowd living for instant gratification yet feeling spiritually and morally bankrupt and empty. Yeah, big picture response, but it's comments like this that illustrate symptoms of a bigger societal problems.
Beware of cookybiscuit - the manliest man of all men :P He also has a way with words :)
love seeing these cars come in with 20-30k miles on them and the interior is thrashed, the timing chains rattle, the finish flaking off the leather, thousands of miles past due for service, etc. kia owners are still kia owners and most treat them like disposable trash. I feel bad for people who have s-class/7 series money but opt for the kia instead, because the dealership experience is extremely ratchet and incompetent lol
the horn scene... u kill me xDDDDD
picked up a stinger gt2 i can safely say they will be a sales disaster but! These cars will reshape their brand image so they're a marketing success making everyone forget about their days making cheap low quality cars
Exhaust Sports Auto get that shit tuned bro. What color ? The only thing that bothers me that Doug pointed out was the tail light extended around to the side of the car. Otherwise I don’t think I would have noticed lol
Haha idk bro if i would get it tuned it is a lease after all, who knows what I will end up doing with it but mine is black with a red interior
133 80 Black with the red guts haha, and I actually like the extended tail light/marker.
Exhaust Sports Auto There are car-heads, then there are fashion-heads. Then there are fashion-heads who think they are car heads. Carheads like good cars, popular or obscure. Fashionheads like fashion.
It's a two edged sword with fashionheads. While they won't buy a good unpopular car, once it becomes popular they will buy it like crazy, and lecture car-heads on why the car is great, even long after the car no longer is.
All Kia has to do is keep going. The ppl who fashionheads like to imitate will start buying a good car, and eventually that's all it takes. It's for Kia to mess up. Personally, I respect Kia for stealing the thunder from the Alfa and the wind from the LC500. Ppl are excited about a (petrol) car again, and who thought Kia would be the brand to do it.
Kent Patterson so true. People love to hate on a car just because of its badge. We are the few who are objective and can see a dope car no matter if it’s a Bentley or a Mitsubishi.
Damn I haven’t heard that much truth in a comment in a very long time
This car was released in 2012 in Korea and already has new model for 2018. All the features Doug mentioned missing are now included in the new model.
Eazie Way isn't it v6 only now though?
Michael Siraco initial release showed 3.8L V8 and 3.3L V6 Turbo (Stinger GT) engines. There is a talk they will release upgraded 5.0L as well.
I own a 2015 Kia K900 VIP Plus V8 Luxury and it has alllll the features. It’s amazing
i can tell when you are being sarcastic or not. I for one find it very funny lol. especially the horn bit.
I worked at kia when this came out. Lebron james promoted it and it was hyped but no one would ever buy it. One customer had a fake gold watch and Bluetooth. He was showing off to the rest of his obviously poor family and made us pull it out of the showroom to drive.
scott patrick he was probably a Bronsexual
Not surprised. There's very few people that would shell that much money for a Kia. Name brand isn't everything, but it does make a difference.
Aaron Dizon I'm ready to for the stinger
Dr. Josef Blough Ph.D. that was very funny
Dr. Josef Blough Ph.D. Yeah. Had to give that a thumbs up...