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Opinions about Kia Amanti?

I took my Sedona in today to have a few items serviced (CD player, seat belt, visor light)and looked at the amanti.

Ever since my wife's accident two years ago, I've been not as "happy" with my '98 GXE. Yeah, it drives fine, but I always wonder how it will perform.

Anyway, I'm curious what the consensus here is on a Kia amanti - this group seems to have good opinions and I'd prefer to ask here then in the Kia group. Would I be foolish or wise to (a) sell my Maxima and (b) to buy a '04 Amanti. They come pretty much loaded at $27K and currently have 0.0% interest. I figure I could sell the Max for (kelly) between $7000 and $9000.

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filesiteguy
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Stuff I've heard about them is that the engine is not powerful enough or sophisticated enough, and that it uses a lot of fuel. Also, its hard to find one with the skid control whatever setup they've got.

Resale is going to be horrid. And if they don't sell enough they will drop the model from the U.S.

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Bob H

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Not sure what skid control would do, but the engine is one variable I had thought of. I have the same engine in the Sedona and it is good enough. I find it funny, however, that a DOHC engine with 1/2 liter more displacement than my Maxima has only 10HP better rating.

That is one concern. Maximas (Maximae?) are easy to sell. I keep tabs on what is listed in my area for the the '98 model. They seem to hold steady.

Thanks!

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filesiteguy
27K on a Kia?? Not. Resale value will be absolute shit on these, just like Huyndai. In 5 years think of what it will be worth compared to a Honda, Toyota, or Nissan. I'd go with a new Maxima if you are going to spend 27K.

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Tony Kujawa

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I've backed away from the idea. It seems nice, but the maxima is doing fine and I just put new tires on. I wouln't worry too much about resale (except for gap insurance) since I usually keep cars until they drop.

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filesiteguy

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