Ripped Off Not Once, But Twice
Locust Grove,#2Consumer Comment
Thu, April 30, 2009
I can feel for this guy. I recently traded in a 2007 KIA Spectra that I had paid cash in full for. From the very first day of owning this car it had problems off pulling to the left. After a year and a half and at least a dozen visits to the Dealership for the to correct the problem and telling me it's not the car, but the way I drive, they conveniced me to trade the I car I owned out right in on a new car. They told me that they would give me a good deal on my trade for a new 2009 KIA Sprectra. At this point in time after dealing with these a*s holes for a year in a half and out of total frustration, I took the bait. Now I'm the proud owner of a 2009 KIA Sprectra5 that does the exect same thing. Not only does it pull to the left while driving at highway speeds, the front end and steering wheel also vibrates at highway speeds. Its been back to the dealership 4 times for repair and each time they tell me that there is nothing wrong with the car. These Bozo's are being sued under the Virginia Lemon Law as we speak. Buyer beware!!!!! Never buy a KIA at any price!!!!
Ripped Off Not Once, But Twice
Locust Grove,#3Consumer Comment
Thu, April 30, 2009
I can feel for this guy. I recently traded in a 2007 KIA Spectra that I had paid cash in full for. From the very first day of owning this car it had problems off pulling to the left. After a year and a half and at least a dozen visits to the Dealership for the to correct the problem and telling me it's not the car, but the way I drive, they conveniced me to trade the I car I owned out right in on a new car. They told me that they would give me a good deal on my trade for a new 2009 KIA Sprectra. At this point in time after dealing with these a*s holes for a year in a half and out of total frustration, I took the bait. Now I'm the proud owner of a 2009 KIA Sprectra5 that does the exect same thing. Not only does it pull to the left while driving at highway speeds, the front end and steering wheel also vibrates at highway speeds. Its been back to the dealership 4 times for repair and each time they tell me that there is nothing wrong with the car. These Bozo's are being sued under the Virginia Lemon Law as we speak. Buyer beware!!!!! Never buy a KIA at any price!!!!
Ripped Off Not Once, But Twice
Locust Grove,#4Consumer Comment
Thu, April 30, 2009
I can feel for this guy. I recently traded in a 2007 KIA Spectra that I had paid cash in full for. From the very first day of owning this car it had problems off pulling to the left. After a year and a half and at least a dozen visits to the Dealership for the to correct the problem and telling me it's not the car, but the way I drive, they conveniced me to trade the I car I owned out right in on a new car. They told me that they would give me a good deal on my trade for a new 2009 KIA Sprectra. At this point in time after dealing with these a*s holes for a year in a half and out of total frustration, I took the bait. Now I'm the proud owner of a 2009 KIA Sprectra5 that does the exect same thing. Not only does it pull to the left while driving at highway speeds, the front end and steering wheel also vibrates at highway speeds. Its been back to the dealership 4 times for repair and each time they tell me that there is nothing wrong with the car. These Bozo's are being sued under the Virginia Lemon Law as we speak. Buyer beware!!!!! Never buy a KIA at any price!!!!
Whatdafunk
Fredericksburg,#5Consumer Suggestion
Fri, April 17, 2009
Why would you want to by KIA any way. It is a piece of Shhh and nothing but junk. When it sounds to good to be true it usually is. Do yourself a favor and buy American.
Dave
Washington,#6Consumer Suggestion
Mon, April 24, 2006
First off, Kevin, I'm sorry to hear you had such a horrible experience. I understand your human dignity was put on the line by these idiots. But, you know, it shouldn't have been this way, and it could have been avoided if you followed a few easy guidelines: First, you have to do some homework. You needed to get an independent valuation of your trade. You should NOT succumb to whatever a car salesman says to you because it will only be what they think you need to hear. They are not looking out for your best interest; only YOU can do that. So you should have gotten an independent appraisal of your trade. Second, just because they said they'd pay off your trade most certainly doesn't mean that you are all of a sudden absolved of the loan. They will just "roll that over" into your next loan. For someone already upside down on a car loan, this is financial suicide. On top of that you're buying another vehicle whose value will plummet like a rock in the water. This will make your bad situation horrendously worse on down the road. I just can't emphasize enough what a bad move this is for you. To wit: Third, if you absolutely can't stand your current vehicle, try selling it on your own before you "give it" to the dealer. I'm not sure if this is an option for you because I don't know what kind of car you are currently driving, but if you're near a Carmax, they may buy it from you. But remember that it'll have to be something someone else might want to buy. They don't buy "junkers." Fourth, you need to find your own loan out there in the real world. Don't let the dealer suck you into a loan you can't afford. HINT: If you can't find a favorable loan out there on your own, there is NO WAY you will accomplish this via a dealer, and live to tell about it. The financial terms will be devastating. ALWAYS be skeptical when dealer tout payments over the total deal. NEVER NEVER NEVER buy payments. Instead, do some homework and find out what the car you want to buy is worth, and then negotiate to a favorable price. THEN figure out what the payments are. Better yet, work up some scenarios before you even get to the dealership; you know, jot down some out the door prices, then calculate what your payments would be over the life of a loan you qualify for. Edmunds.com is a great place to learn how to buy a car. Please, do yourself a favor and invest in a little car buying education before you leap. It will pay huge dividends. Wow, so many things went bad for you because you failed to do your homework, and you succumbed to an ad on the radio. With all due respect sir, you went about this all wrong. I understand the car buying experience can be frustrating and confusing. If that is the way you feel, I would suggest you seek the advice of someone in your family or church who you trust who might be able to guide you to a good decision. Please never buy a car on emotion alone. Good luck.