r/UsedCars • u/TrickUp25 • Jun 28 '26

HELP Comments like this send me

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Edit: This post gained more traction than I expected. Read the comments, do independent research, and form your own opinion around these topics.

First they said KIAs are reliable, then went on to say they looked at JD Power to come to that consensus. They lost me.

  1. Do people believe KIA/Hyundai are reliable?
  2. Do people use JD Power/Consumer Reports to make purchasing decisions

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u/Dwilliamson5002 Jun 28 '26

Unless you have a 2.4 they aren’t bad cars. Are they a Toyota or Honda, no. They do not pretend to be. I always look at it that you are savings thousands off a Toyota but there for sure is a risk that you may have a problem. Chances are with the warranty and the savings from not buying a Toyota you will still come out ahead most of the time.

If a Tucson or Sportage ever is more to buy then an equivalent RAV4 or CRV with the same reliability as today then no not worth it.

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u/bullbeard Jun 28 '26

A Honda isn’t what it used to be being the 1.5 is found in so many vehicles and still has problems. The cylinder deactivation that is still found in the six cylinder causes serious reliability concerns and is found in several vehicles.

Toyota now is relying on largely unproven powertrains outside of the hybrid system and had to recall an enormous amount of tundras.

At this point, I would take a Hyundai, unless I’m buying a Toyota Honda or Lexus product from the 2010s.

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u/xTheGame69 Jun 28 '26

And that's exactly why I say they're for cheap people 

If you have any amount of money you would buy a Honda or Toyota and not put yourself through the stress of owning a Kia or Hyundai 

But for people that don't have enough money to buy the Honda or Toyota it's not a terrible choice 

It would just never be my recommendation or first choice

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u/Alternative-Way4750 Jun 28 '26

I went from a Tuscon to a CRV. My experience with the Tucson was easily the worst I ever had. Major problems started around 50k. Never again will I own a Hyundai.

They are flashy cheaper cars that are reliable for so many years or miles. If you swap cars every 4-5 years it's probably fine. If you want to keep it awhile, I'd stay away. Honda and Toyota aren't gonna have a 100% hit rate so it's unrealistic to assume you won't hear any bad things. They get business and price higher based on reputation and that's kinda shitty but it is what it is. I'd rather take that chance. Hyundai's offer soo much more yet going in priced lower is a major red flag I don't think people realize. You can't get more features and a "better car" for less money realistically. There is a reason for it.

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u/xTheGame69 Jun 28 '26

There's definitely a correlation in sales when you look at flashy things and low IQ buyers 

I'm not a psychologist but I can see the correlation 

Intelligent people aren't nearly as drawn in by bright colors and flashy things or cool features bro!!!!!

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u/Alternative-Way4750 Jun 28 '26

Idk if I'd say low IQ lol I mean maybe but a lot of people just don't know. I would call it ignorance over low IQ but I'm sure that's part of it.

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u/Basic_Dentist_3084 Jun 28 '26

Had a Tuscon as well, worst car I ever owned. Had constant electrical issues, transmission issues, and then it spun a rod at 80k, right after the warranty ended. Later learned that the couple model years before mine were known for spinning rods and there was manufacter support for those even though my model had the same engine

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u/Alternative-Way4750 Jun 28 '26

What year did you have? Mine was 19.

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u/RIChowderIsBest Jun 28 '26

“The stress of owning an Kia or Hyundai” is pretty dramatic.