Does anyone know the general reliability of a 2007 Kia Amanti with the 3.8L engine and 5 speed automatic? Any major known issues? I have not been able to find much info on this online. Found a very cheap one in my area with 67k miles. Seller says there is nothing wrong with it at all (but I would st…

OP, how cheap is “very cheap”? Cheap enough, and with a pre purchase inspection by a good mechanic, it might be worth the risk and trouble to get several months use out of it.

Personally I don’t consider any 17 year old car a “reliability” buy but if you’re willing to consider a similar “low sales volume” vehicle, maybe a 2013-2014 Hyundai Azera at under $5,000 may be a better buy? Seven years newer and more dealer.

Hey guys so after more research I am more strongly considering a toyota. I already have a fun car and just want something as reliable as possible for around 4k~ I found a 2006 Avalon with 158k for 4k, passed Virginia state inspection in January 2024. This seems like a better bet. I’ve considered new…

See if you can take the Avalon for a half hour ride or borrow it overnight and take a longer test drive. I test drove a new 2017 (same generation) and found the driver’s seat back was uncomfortable. It might be fine for you, and a long test drive will show that. If it passes the long test drive and …

[image] Beancounter: maybe a 2013-2014 Hyundai Azera at under $5,000 may be a better buy? Seven years newer and more dealer. +1 My brother owned an Azera from that era. Aside from a temperature sensor that was bad from day one (and replaced under warranty), he had no problems with that car …

Maybe it would be helpful if you could further describe the USE you’re planning for the car and your level of competence doing DIY maintenance and repairs. Are we talking In general, most well maintained cars can easily do 10 years and 100,000 miles but my experience has been that at 15 years and 1…

[image] davesmopar: the pump gears are breaking apart in the pump body’s - replace as a whole, problems with the OD planets and the rear planets as well as the UD Drums and the reverse drums, and of course Valve Body’s But besides those minor problems, all is good! … lol … :slight_smile: ……

[image] George_San_Jose1: I’ll never understand why folks would risk these sorts of problems to rid themselves of the job of having to shift from one gear to the next themselves? First of all your mind is closed - you must not have to contend with bumper to bumper stop and go commuting - You…

[image] George_San_Jose1: I’ll never understand why folks would risk these sorts of problems to rid themselves of the job of having to shift from one gear to the next themselves? Someone avoided shifting for 17 years, seems like a success to me and worth the extra cost. [image] Beancounte…

2007 Kia Amanti Reliability?

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Azeras are $10k+ in my area. An older Avalon sounds good, as long as it is decent shape and the seat is comfortable for the OP.

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