My Amanti is a Vault

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind) 06/13/2016 at 23:29 • Filed to: Updates

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About two weeks ago I was driving the Amanti and couldn’t figure out what was so different about it compared to the WK2 or XF (other than the obvious). Then it hit me, there were no rattles or squeaks in the interior. Whether traveling at 90 mph, going over broken pavement, full powered audio system, or variations in temperatures, there are absolutely zero interior bits that make a sound. This an eleven year old Kia with just over 100k miles on 35-series tires!

I’m not exaggerating. I checked, poked, and pushed on the dash, console, armrests, switches, and even found the cabin’s resonating frequency...not even the rear view mirror makes a noise when vibrated. This car keeps winning me over! I would still NEVER recommend it though.

Damn my Amanti is a badass!

Side note: Still zero issues with the Jeep, Jag, Amanti, or Camry. The WK2 is about to rollover 70,00 miles...I got it August 27, 2015 with 31,619 miles on it. Zero issues! I’m a carbuying champ! I think it’s because none of these vehicles are Jalop or Oppo.

dogisbadob > Wobbles the Mind 06/13/2016 at 23:34

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wow you have a lot of cars! Glad to hear the Amanti is a good car

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wobbles the Mind 06/13/2016 at 23:36

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How noisy is the cabin at highway speeds?

Wobbles the Mind > dogisbadob 06/13/2016 at 23:38

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Yep, I have nothing but good things to say about it. I have never regretted any of my purchases, but that Amanti is the only one that keeps surprising me with something new.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Wobbles the Mind 06/13/2016 at 23:38

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Huh. My 16yo 245k BMW is exactly the same way. No interior noises.

Wobbles the Mind > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 06/13/2016 at 23:41

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I can hear the air whistling around the driver side mirror if the radio is off. That’s the only thing thats intrusive.

Wobbles the Mind > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 06/13/2016 at 23:42

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They just don’t build them like they used to, I’m telling you! It’s like technology has killed quality.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wobbles the Mind 06/13/2016 at 23:47

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What year is this?

Wobbles the Mind > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 06/13/2016 at 23:55

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It’s a 2006. They went from MY 2003-2009 for the US with a refresh and new engine for MY 2007.

Sam > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 06/14/2016 at 01:54

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If it’s anything like my E34, the only actual noise is leather rubbing. Other than that, I have no noises at 250k as well.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Sam 06/14/2016 at 07:32

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Well, sometimes the dead pedal creaks if you put your weight on it wrong.