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"If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent" (essextee) 03/07/2019 at 10:13 • Filed to: Dots

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Kia made the best looking affordable family sedan on the market. I’m not one for gray cars  but that color with those wheels looks fantastic, and it was one of very few cars that actually looks good in white.

Why did they have to go and ruin it with the current gen?

Arrivederci > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/07/2019 at 10:21

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The Mazda6 would like a word.

Wobbles the Mind > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/07/2019 at 10:24

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2014/15 was the best. The h ybrid is a great looking fuel sipper for under $9,000 if you need a car for sitting in traffic.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/07/2019 at 10:26

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My dad has a 14 in red, he was sold on it almost by looks alone (although value and reliability were big factors)

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Arrivederci 03/07/2019 at 10:28

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MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/07/2019 at 10:29

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I was going to say you posted the wrong KIA for best looking affordable family sedan...but the affordable part kind of knocks out the Stinger. (th ough it is affordable for what it’s target competition is)

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Arrivederci 03/07/2019 at 10:29

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The fenders are lumpy and the grille is way too big

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/07/2019 at 10:29

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you are wrong

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 03/07/2019 at 10:32

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Am ong the normal $20-30k mid sizers that most marques offer, the Optima looks best.

412GTI > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/07/2019 at 10:36

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I wouldn’t say they ruined it with the current gen, it’s pretty similar. However, it’s hard to beat the great look of the one above. 

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > 412GTI 03/07/2019 at 10:38

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I dunno, the front end looks a bit insectile to me

Arrivederci > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/07/2019 at 10:41

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Eh, to each his own.

FWIW - I do think the Optima is a looker too, just hard to top the 6 in the segment.

ranwhenparked > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/07/2019 at 10:43

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I don’t know why automakers keep doing that to the fenders, Nissan does the same thing. 

412GTI > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/07/2019 at 10:45

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Can’t deny that. 

Tripper > Arrivederci 03/07/2019 at 12:01

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Came here to say this.

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 03/07/2019 at 12:15

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I’ve recently been contemplating a cheap commuter and have been shocked to see how cheap these can be had. Absolutely one of the best looking cars for the price right now – and the interior doesn’t feel like a penalty box either. Very tempting. It’ll probably depreciate more than some other alternatives but you’re getting a much nicer car to commute in as a result.

Any knowledge about reliability or known weak points?

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > ZHP Sparky, the 5th 03/07/2019 at 12:24

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I haven’t looked into them but I did have one as a rental once and was quite impressed.

I would look for a V6 if you’re going seriously consider one. The 4cyl says  190hp but it felt more like 150. Had to thrash it to merge.