I'm wresting with your same thoughts. I thought the sound system would be a big deal to me. It isn't. The HK (AKA Samsung sound system) isn't all that much better than the 9 speaker system. Yes, more base due to the speakers under the seat, but spend a few hundred at a stereo store and they can replace the 9 speakers or a few of them and make things sound terrific...
). I don't plan on getting in the GT. I'm sure the power will feel great. If it had the interior features of the Premium I would go GT for the more aggressive look alone.I had forgotten about the memory seating. I've always wanted that in a car, never had it though. And yes, the 8" display looks much nicer in the Premium and color display in the instrument cluster is far superior vs the monochrome 3.5" display.I like the GTs look mostly. I like the Brembo brakes (honestly I just like the red calipers). As far as the Premium goes, I like many of the interior features like memory seats, electronic steering adjustment, 8" display (the 7" inch looks so cheap), etc. I don't really care about the speakers or the sunroof (Never had one, but I've never understood the appeal. Perhaps they're awesome). I'm fine with a 2.0T. I drive like a grandma anyway. I don't want a car to be sluggish, but I don't care about 3.3T (Although, I wouldn't turn it down. I can get from 0-the speed limit really fast
Wow, way to go in keeping the same car. Indeed, paying on depreciating assets is NEVER fun! The longest I owned a car wa 13 years and 167k miles - 1993 Ford Probe. 2.2L w/stick. Mazda power train. Flawless. Here's to hoping Kia and build a reliable a powertrain as that!
What was louder? Engine noise?
Question for Waynerm002: When I test drove the GT, I pulled over and went into settings (with the dealer guy) and we turned off the engine noise being pumped into the cabin. It's set to "mid" or "moderate" something like that, as a default. It did quiet the cabin.
I’m on the Kia website right now and for The k900 V6 luxury they are offering 15,000 rebate on a V8 luxury they are offering 14,000 . I believe the reason is there not gonna make them anymore still a hell of a deal on a boat .
Can some of this be a LeBron James thing? It's just odd... David & Goliath (Kia's Ad Agency) say "Hey, let's get the big-time NBA guy! That'll really make people think Kia luxury!" But no one buys the idea LeBron chooses to drive a Kia. LeBron's persona and brand is not built on him being Roger Federer, with Rolex and all-things luxury. LeBron tries to target he's the kid from Cleveland that's done well but he's not out of touch and not that far from "normal." Then there is the fact a lot of people do NOT like LeBron. Exhibit ZZ as of today. LeBron puts up a high-school pictures of himself on Instagram, with text of a young LeBron congratulating an old LeBron on making 30k points in the NBA faster than anyone else, calling himself King. Really? Who does this? How narcissistic is that? And he hadn't even yet accomplished it until likely tonight... Congratulating himself? Really. So when I see LeBron talking to the camera about driving to practice in his Kia K900. No, no and no...
I am driving a 2017 Mazda 6 rental right now. I don't know how loud the 2014 is, but the 2017 is not quiet. IMO it is louder than my 2013 optima, which I think is already too damn loud.
2014 Mazda6 is 73.8db's which is LOUD (at 70mph on HWY). Mazda claims 20% quieter, but I highly doubt that. They thought that loud meant sporty. It just means annoying...
How do you know when the best time to do that is?
That's a clever trick. Is there a legal clause where you must have put in at least 6 months lease payments before you have the purchase option available?
I haven't got the answer to that but I'm sure it's somewhere in the FinePrint , I'm still waiting for them to find a white one . But I have been told by more than one salesman , take salesman into consideration , that this can be done how long you have to lease don't know they say 3 to 4 months I'm thinking more Like a year which should get you about 5 to 6 grand off . It's a nice nugget if it is there, I am just trying to get the deal done by February 28 when the offer expires. As it starts getting into the year it may go away altogether so I want to jump on it now . Even if the six-month buy out is BS the $7200 bonus will more than cover the rental Fee that is in the contract which is about $4500-$5000 on 36 months so that leaves you about $2200 or if you're a vet $2600 off of the $34,950 . So I don't think it's too bad whichever way it goes it's better than a sharp stick in the eye . If you've already leased yours I guess you need to sit down and read the fine print see if there is anything in there about buying it out and the rebate , if there is let us all know if this is true then I'll put a little bit more money down to lower the back end . Now these figures are on a GT to all-wheel-drive which seems to have the highest rebate , bonus ,whatever they referred to it as . Hope this helped a little . When your brain starts getting warped from crunching the figures, just get in it Drive it , enjoy it , Life is short and nobody gets out alive .
Ramble on that's with these forums are for , keep it up and they will probably have you do a commercial . Yes it's not a BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi , Cadillac CTS-V, but the GT will sure give them a run for the money in a straight line . And like I've said before The warranty beats them all . And personally I think the stinger looks better than all the above , although the CTS - V looks very good , but not for 20 grand more . But that said, it depends on what you want, so you could watch all the YouTube videos read all the magazines , and check out all the fourms , or just go down to the Kia dealer and take them for a test drive see if it fits what you want . But if you want to car that you want to take to the track do some drifting, maybe a Mustang Camaro etc. That are in about the same price range . Anyway happy shopping .
This is VERY Credit Card-like. 80% keep the lease near full-term and turn it back in for another lease. Banks will gladly give some of us big money off, even if we buy, to get those 80%. "We'll give you $500 cash if you spend $3000 on our card the first 3 months." They know the percentages. A guy like me takes them up, NEVER has a balance. Gets $500 and then cancels the card. It's there offer, take it. They know 95% will not cancel within the first year, then they'll get a $75 or $100 annual fee, and far too many people, who knows why, carry balances. They'll live with people like me, or you, or us, when it comes to this or to using lease cash, to get the other 80%.
