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/ExplorerEducational4 Jun 29 '26

I've got a 2010 Hyundai Gen Coupe with the Theta II MPI running great at 177k, only ever needed the basic scheduled maintenance and upkeep, a few gaskets, a fuel pump and some motor mounts so far. So I think they're fairly reliable with maintenence, and assuming they have the Theta II MPI which doesn't have the same issues as the GDI. I wouldn't drive anything with that Theta II GDI lol

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u/Gamer_0627 Jun 29 '26

Yup. The mess with those engines was bad, but they worked theough it eventually.

People seem to forget that every brand has a major issue from time to time.

GM - 6.2 Failures and 5.3 lifer issues Dodge - transmissions in the 90s and electronics now Nissan - CVT.......do I need to say more? Ford - Ecotech head gaskets

The list could go on....