2008 Kia Amanti Consumer Reviews

My 2nd One - still have first

Written by: R M Farver on 12/21/2008

Vehicle

2008 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have a 2007 with 42,000 miles and my wife loves my car. Bought her a 2008 in black with ALL the options. The cars are identical except color - defrosting outside mirrors and a back seat pass thru. Hers has zero wind noise with the sun roof interior slider pulled back and mine has just a little. My car has not rattled -squeeked or anything else since I bought it. I drove this car from S.C. to Mobile and it was perfect. I like the exterior of the Hyundai model better but the interior of this car is much nicer. Buy it - you will like it

Favorite Features

memory - seats/mirrors chrome wheels look good auto windows

Suggested Improvements

lane changing turn signals (blinks 4 times then off auto) cooled seats - 8 way passenger seats wider window ledge to allow arm rest there fold down rear seats

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Great luxury car

Written by: herb45 on 12/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

After driving midsized cars for a number of years, I felt it was time to venture up. With barely 200 miles on it, I am already seeing 30 mp on the highway. I am feeling a slight vibration when I apply the brakes, but I think that's just a brake rotor out of round. Other than that, not much else to say.

Favorite Features

Fantastic Infinity sound system, leather looks & feels very expensive, sunroof, styling. I have had a lot of people say it looks like a 'Benz' in the front.

Suggested Improvements

Kia needs to support dealer service departments.

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2008 Kia Amanti

Written by: Fred Wood on 12/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Excellent car, outstanding build quality. Feels and rides with luxury approach. Styling is different and elegant. Outstanding features for the price, I don't need navigation but Kia should put it in for those that want every option. Could have spent 5 grand more for a new Malibu V6 LTZ, but it's just another tarted up car that has cheaper versions, an Amanti has it all.

Favorite Features

interior and powerful broad power band

Suggested Improvements

Add a navigation system, and display mileage in Canadian gallons per mile and not just litres per 100 km.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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My experience with Corporate KIA

Written by: Gary on 07/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Purchased this vehicle in January this year. Had problem with it from the star. Right front tire/wheel bounces/flutter/surges at all speeds but the best part is that the font end shimmies @ 70 mph. Dealer worked on it all they could but corporate said it was operating "as designed" whatever that means. Filed Lemon law complaint with no help there. Will have to drive it until the wheels fall off. Other than that I love the car!

Favorite Features

Overall looks, comfort and mileage better than expected.

Suggested Improvements

Be more in line with satisfying customer concerns.

26 out 28 people found this review helpful

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