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  Dec. 17, 2009 6:58 p.m. L8apex None

  I am thinking of picking up a KIA Koup Sx for a daily driver My first stop by my local KIA dealer, who had a black Sx with the 6speed manual 2.4 ltr and a sun roof the salesman stated I would be looking a 17grand for the car. I haven't test driven it yet. Does anyone have, first hand exp with the koup seems like a good bang for the buck considering the 10 year 100,000 mile warranty
  

  BTW the wife has been driving a KIA Sedona Minivan / tow vehicle for 4 years and 60000 miles with nothing more the oil changes and regular maintenance brakes tires etc

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  Dec. 17, 2009 10:40 p.m. neon4891 SuperDork

  All I have to say is that they look funny in pictures but really sweet in person. The way the styling is "Blocky" makes me think new camaro.

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  Dec. 17, 2009 11:01 p.m. mrhappy New Reader

  Just think of it as a better looking Civic. And the reputation of Kia and the cars they are turning out is impressive.

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  Dec. 18, 2009 7:36 a.m. John Brown SuperDork

  In 2012 the Koup will get the Turbo engine from the Hyundai/Dodge/Mitsu deal.

  That is what I may save up for.

  Internationally known as The Brown Stig

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  Dec. 18, 2009 8:49 a.m. MadScientistMatt Dork

  John Brown wrote: In 2012 the Koup will get the Turbo engine from the Hyundai/Dodge/Mitsu deal. That is what I may save up for.

  If they put the turbo engine in the Forte, they really need to call it the Fortissimo.

  "Mad Scientist" Matt Cramer

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  Dec. 18, 2009 8:50 a.m. John Brown SuperDork

  Would you call other Kias Fors kin?

  Internationally known as The Brown Stig

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  Dec. 18, 2009 10:11 a.m. Bobzilla HalfDork

  Kia Forte Sedan is high on my list of Elantra replacements.

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  Dec. 18, 2009 9:33 p.m. 1slowcrx Reader

  They had a Kia Forte Koup at the last auto-x of the CCR SCCA region the other week.

  It absolutely hauled ass! as in 13th raw time http://www.ccrscca.com/results/2009solo/ccrax10_raw.htm

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  Dec. 18, 2009 10:50 p.m. wherethefmi Dork

  That new Suzuki kizashi looks pretty appealing too with all wheel drive as an option, and around 200 hp. I could see myself driving it.

  Inanimate objects are classified scientifically into three major categories - those that don't work, those that break down and those that get lost.

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  Dec. 18, 2009 11:32 p.m. maroon92 SuperDork

  1slowcrx said: They had a Kia Forte Koup at the last auto-x of the CCR SCCA region the other week. It absolutely hauled ass! as in 13th raw time http://www.ccrscca.com/results/2009solo/ccrax10_raw.htm

  WHOA!

  "there is no horrible way to win, there is only winning" -Jean Pierre Sarti

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  Dec. 19, 2009 12:30 a.m. xci_ed6 HalfDork

  

  Did they have to pay Honda?

  
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  Dec. 19, 2009 12:37 a.m. rwdsport New Reader

  Better looking? Pshh matter of opinion. And dont get me started on performance and overall package. Just dont mention the price difference ;) Ill take my civic.

  
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  Dec. 19, 2009 1:48 a.m. wherethefmi Dork

  ^^^and what looks like a cone with it

  Inanimate objects are classified scientifically into three major categories - those that don't work, those that break down and those that get lost.

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  Dec. 19, 2009 6:30 a.m. Jensenman SuperDork

  Haven't looked at a Koup, but the monster in law has a Spectra 5. That's been a great little car; other than routine maintenance and one set of tires it has had a bad battery and the vanity mirror fell out off the passenger sun visor. That's it.

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  Dec. 19, 2009 1:26 p.m. rwdsport New Reader

  wherethefmi wrote: ^^^and what looks like a cone with it

  No cones were hurt in taking of that particular picture. Subsequent runs I cannot comment for

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  Dec. 21, 2009 6:42 a.m. John Brown SuperDork

  1slowcrx wrote: They had a Kia Forte Koup at the last auto-x of the CCR SCCA region the other week. It absolutely hauled ass! as in 13th raw time http://www.ccrscca.com/results/2009solo/ccrax10_raw.htm

  What class is it REALLY supposed to be in?

  Internationally known as The Brown Stig

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  Dec. 21, 2009 9:41 a.m. L8apex New Reader

  Thank for all the input guys, looks like i am going for the koup come tax time. WOW on the autox times, could give my E-Stock 944 and 914 a run for it on bad weather days!

  As for the civic, the SI is just out of my price range. (got too many toys LOL)

  Lastly for under twenty grand I Dont have to fear parking lots LOL

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  Dec. 21, 2009 9:46 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork

  rwdsport wrote: Better looking? Pshh matter of opinion. And dont get me started on performance and overall package. Just dont mention the price difference ;) Ill take my civic.

  sorry my opinion says the kia is better looking... especially in that red

  Non-Sequitor Alert!

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  Dec. 21, 2009 9:50 a.m. John Brown SuperDork

  Meh, the CiViC Coupe looks just like a Cobalt.

  (I love picking on Honda guys)

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  Dec. 24, 2009 1:31 a.m. CLNSC3 Reader

  I really like the looks of the Koup! Its similar to the new civic, but I actually think its better looking personally!

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  Dec. 24, 2009 8:27 a.m. DukeOfUndersteer Dork

  I think they are awesome, plus they are building a Koni Challenge car...

  

  We are flashin trannys... wait that came out wrong

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  Dec. 24, 2009 9:27 a.m. pinchvalve SuperDork

  I have loved my Kia Rondo so far, and my dealer wants me to trade in my POS Mitsubishi Mirage and get a Koupe. I told him to call me when the motor gets over 200hp, keeps the 6-speed and has a sports suspension. Then I will buy. As is, it is a great little car but not enough for me to take out a second car loan.

  "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi.

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  Dec. 24, 2009 9:31 a.m. 93celicaGT2 SuperDork

  WOW.... that thing was FAST around the cones...

  I'm also interested to see what class it should have been in... I may end up wanting one of these.

  1992 Celica GT (FSP), 1993 Ford Escort GT (HS), 1990 Mazda MX6 GT Turbo (13.27@118mph)

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  Dec. 24, 2009 9:46 a.m. Bobzilla HalfDork

  pinchvalve wrote: I have loved my Kia Rondo so far, and my dealer wants me to trade in my POS Mitsubishi Mirage and get a Koupe. I told him to call me when the motor gets over 200hp, keeps the 6-speed and has a sports suspension. Then I will buy. As is, it is a great little car but not enough for me to take out a second car loan.

  weLL, that may be soon. The new Sonata has a DI Theta 2.4L with 200hp. Same engine as the Koup but with direct injection. I see a "sporty" version coming soon.

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  Dec. 25, 2009 11:19 a.m. paul New Reader

  As long as it has a better transmission that the atrocity in the SI... I'll definitely consider one.

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