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navybear70 · 01-04-2004, 05:20 AM

I know that this is really a topic for the general discussion forum, but I must say I value the opinions in here better. My wife drives a 2000 KIA Sephia. So far we have had no major problems and the only minor one has been the battery. 66k miles and still going str- ...well, still going at least. Now my question is this;
Does anyone have any stories about KIA's in regards to safety or what breaks down or accidents? I'm starting to get that deer in the headlight feeling whenever I see my wife and kids leave the house.
Paul, I read that your KIA had a fire? What happened there? Thanks to everyone in advance.

P.S. Don't let your credit slip or you'll end up in one too!

**old Rusty C10** · 01-04-2004, 02:18 PM

Ive never owned one of them but ive worked at the Javits Convention Center and for three years in a row they came into the center and couldnt get them cars started so they had to be pushed into place. as for safety....therye about the size of a cockaroach. Years ago i saw an accident where a 96 dodge neon was rammed from behind by an 86 olds cutlass sedan the neon was small enough to fit on a coffee table after that. three kids in the back seat died in it. Since then ive driven vehicles with metal bumpers and a decent amount of metal on it. Y aknow i never saw older cars in wrecks sitting in four or five pieces on the road after a good wreck like ya see these rice burners all the time

Russell · 01-04-2004, 04:47 PM

Yeah, thats one of the reasons why I like my truck, I feel secure in it being high up and surrounded by good steel bumpers and body panels...

I have never owned a KIA, nor heard much about them myself...

navybear70 · 01-04-2004, 05:00 PM

OK Bob... now I feel safe!

I have three kids in the back all the time. Good point, and thanks again.

*1FaastC10* · 01-05-2004, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by navybear70
Paul, I read that your KIA had a fire? What happened there? Thanks to everyone in advance.

Big Paul never had a Kia. what he had was an S10, that ended up KIA- Killed In Action.

although picturing a big guy in a Kia is kinda funny....

crackajacka · 01-05-2004, 02:21 AM

haha yea big guy + small car = just really odd looking. good think im stickin out another year for a bowtie overdrive trans and a different rear end. and moving the gas tank somewhere a little safer then the side saddle position. gf's probally gona end up driving it if we move to purcell or somewhere around the area. ill have to down size to her merc. mystique so i can keep a good job and not start over at minimum wage lol

01-04-2004, 05:20 AM	#1
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	KIA... OK, let it rip! I know that this is really a topic for the general discussion forum, but I must say I value the opinions in here better. My wife drives a 2000 KIA Sephia. So far we have had no major problems and the only minor one has been the battery. 66k miles and still going str- ...well, still going at least. Now my question is this; Does anyone have any stories about KIA's in regards to safety or what breaks down or accidents? I'm starting to get that deer in the headlight feeling whenever I see my wife and kids leave the house. Paul, I read that your KIA had a fire? What happened there? Thanks to everyone in advance. P.S. Don't let your credit slip or you'll end up in one too! __________________ 2009 Silverado 2wd, 121k as of 04APR13. I love my truck 29 days out of the month. The payment is due on the 30th... Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. -Robert E. Lee "Never give up ground you've already taken." -Unknown

01-04-2004, 02:18 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Ive never owned one of them but ive worked at the Javits Convention Center and for three years in a row they came into the center and couldnt get them cars started so they had to be pushed into place. as for safety....therye about the size of a cockaroach. Years ago i saw an accident where a 96 dodge neon was rammed from behind by an 86 olds cutlass sedan the neon was small enough to fit on a coffee table after that. three kids in the back seat died in it. Since then ive driven vehicles with metal bumpers and a decent amount of metal on it. Y aknow i never saw older cars in wrecks sitting in four or five pieces on the road after a good wreck like ya see these rice burners all the time __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-04-2004, 04:47 PM	#3
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Yeah, thats one of the reasons why I like my truck, I feel secure in it being high up and surrounded by good steel bumpers and body panels... I have never owned a KIA, nor heard much about them myself... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-04-2004, 05:00 PM	#4
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	OK Bob... now I feel safe! I have three kids in the back all the time. Good point, and thanks again. __________________ 2009 Silverado 2wd, 121k as of 04APR13. I love my truck 29 days out of the month. The payment is due on the 30th... Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. -Robert E. Lee "Never give up ground you've already taken." -Unknown

01-05-2004, 02:21 AM	#6
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	haha yea big guy + small car = just really odd looking. good think im stickin out another year for a bowtie overdrive trans and a different rear end. and moving the gas tank somewhere a little safer then the side saddle position. gf's probally gona end up driving it if we move to purcell or somewhere around the area. ill have to down size to her merc. mystique so i can keep a good job and not start over at minimum wage lol __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/



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