2005 Kia Amanti

Best Car Ever

By Northwest (WA) on Sunday, May 05, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 83,000

Pros: "Best performer I've ever had"

Cons: "Mileage not as good as I'd like"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is by far the best car I've ever owned!!. Even though it is going on 8 years old, I still get compliments. Many of my male friends when seeing it at first think it's a Jag. I recently, let family borrow it as a "limo" to Prom. I've had young boys (11-13) whip their heads around and admire this wonderful car. It rides like a dream on the freeway, very powerful and easy to manuever. I've been in many tight spots and easily been able to turn the car around or move out of a parking space cut short by others. The sound system is Infinity and is clear, concise and one of the best outside of the Bose. Still haven't blown the speakers. Outside of a couple sets of tires and general maintainence, there have been no issues at all, and since it is still performing like new, I don't expect any. I continue to watch Kia to see if they have made another, as I would definitely love to buy a newer one. Would probably keep this one since I love it so much. If anyone is looking to purchase the Amanti, I couldn't recommend a better vehicle!!"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Second Amanti I've owned

By suitu (MO) on Monday, April 01, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 47,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I owned a 2005 Amanti and liked it so much that when I heard 2009 was the last year they would make them, I bought a 2009. I love the car for it's comfort, styling and performance. Can't think of anything bad to say about the car."

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Comfortable Car; many wonderful features

By mskirk (OR) on Saturday, November 24, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000

Pros: "Wonderful car, comfortable with many features"

Cons: "Repairs needed on electrical system"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 7

"2004 KIA Amanti was gift for Senior Citizen [May2012] with fixed income. Though CarFax rated it excellent,at 60g miles, had to do the following: 1- Replaced the battery after 1 month 2- Replaced the Ignition Switch at 3 months 3- Turn signal lights unworkable at 4 months. Estimate to repair #3: $1000+; owner unable to meet costs of repairs. Selling in order to fix up former car, 1997 Honda. Would reduce price (KBB-prox$6500) by $1500 for buyer who either knows how to repair, or has time and finances to have it done. It is a wonderful car to drive, excellent tires, many great features. I am sorry to see it go."

5 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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Big and Tall

By Pat (WI) on Thursday, November 22, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 47,000

Pros: "Very very comfortable long rides"

Cons: "cornering is slushy-center console storage difficu"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I can carry a walker, a quad cane and a wheel chair and a passenger. With an extender on the seat belt you can fit a 500 pound or more person. As a shopper the new cars do not compete in trunk size. Gets around good but the cornering is slushy."

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Outstanding Car

By Rishi (WI) on Wednesday, August 22, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 85,000

Pros: "styling, quietness, engine power, price, comfort"

Cons: "lack of auxillary port for audio input"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I own a 2007 Kia Amanti and has been driving it for the last 5 years. I am yet to have a single problem with it. It looks great and interior is quiet and made of high quality materials. I am a fan of art and this car's designers showed some artistic sense by paying attention to the fine details such as seating controls. It drives so smooth and has a lot of power. Anyone who drove it often comments about how fast it responds to a small press on accelerator. I am not the one who cares about brand names. Some people like to buy a basic BMW car and show off but this car comes with great features and reliability at a much lower cost. I recommend it strongly to anyone. Great job Kia!!!"

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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best ever

By monti (NC) on Sunday, August 12, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000

Cons: "service lousy - dealer"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"always drove buick park and ultra, this is better than either of those warranty is better ,drive is better more than equal to buick and a lot less expensive, no trouble, buick transmission always went after 36000 miles, very comfotable ride"

5 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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