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If you're looking for an affordable compact car with styling and features well beyond its humble $16,000 asking price, one of the three 2012 Kia Forte compact cars is bound to catch your eye. Thos
While some may find the 2012 Kia Forte's looks to be enticing (especially in coupe form), the Forte's overall performance and handling are not as solid or refined as that of the Mazda3, Ford F
On the open road, the 2012 Kia Forte is the master of its domain – so long as the road to that domain remains straight and level. Toss in a few curves, however, and the base car with its smaller engine and wheel/tire combo isn't as much fun to drive as the more powerful EX and SX trims. Even in its most aggressive SX suit, the Forte won't deliver the kind of seat-of-your-pants cornering found in the Ford Focus or Mazda3, and its manual transmission is nowhere near as refined. What's missing is that harmonious connection betwee
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Review this carBy WOOHOO! (NY) on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 50,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "GREAT PRICE, GREAT TO DRIVE, GREAT MILEAGE!!!!"
Cons: "EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS CAR SCREAMS I'M AWESOME!"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I DRIVE MY CAR A LOT! AS YOU CAN SEE BY MY MILEAGE...I LOVE MY CAR TO DEATH...GREAT GAS MILEAGE! GREAT TO DRIVE!"
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By cee (CA) on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 12,500
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "great price, bluetooth, easy to maintain, reliable"
Cons: "none so far-1 year owner"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I've been really impressed with my 2012 Kia forte. It drives comfortably, its very easy to maintain, and I received many vehicle perks like bluetooth, wireless sinking of my iphone to vehicle, controls on my steering wheel (which costs extra if I had gone with a honda civic or toyota corolla). It's very safe, with surround airbags (even for the back seat!), and carries an 100,000 mile warranty which is extremely important and carries a lot of clout for kia's belief in it's vehicles. Value for money-I've been very happy with my vehicle purchase"
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