Long story short, I bought a new Nissan Versa a couple years ago after driving a Honda Accord that was costing me $4000 a year in repairs. It was such a nice change to be able to get to work on time! Anyhow, a couple weeks ago my Versa got trashed in a hail storm. Window glass didn’t break or anythi…

A timing belt that is correctly installed will be unaffected by a problem with the AC, the fuel pump, the brake master cylinder… those guys are taking your money, not earning it.

[image] Jenniferinfl: When the master cylinder went, all the oil was lost nearly instantaneously. HUH? :dizzy_face: Timing belt. Serpentine belt is way cheaper. It was a 2002 Honda Accord EX, before they switched to timing chain Because of the interference nature of Honda engines, that mea…

I agree. The story is too murky with too many things that make no sense.

To get back to the Soul if possible, without knowing what taxes and fees are in your area I can only go by what the same car sells for here ($15,000 roughly for a base manual after incentives) or a little over $17,000 OTD. A co worker of mine will turn in her leased Kia Soul (with everything) later…

I like the Soul. Or perhaps I like the hamsters. And the stunt driver that did the first commercial (in a hamster suit) was a very attractive young lady stunt driver.

I have rented at least two Kia Souls in the past, and they performed well. Each was for a vacation rental and the vehicle was sized nicely for two people and all our stuff for a two week vacation stint. I thought the Soul drove well and would make a pretty decent commuter car if you don’t need a l…

A few thoughts: The others are right - something’s fishy about all your timing belt issues. An AC problem is not going to hurt your timing belt, etc. Assuming you are remembering this accurately, your mechanics are either incompetent or they’re crooks. Kia Souls are good, if quirky, cars. The …

The Kia Soul is a good car. But it should not cost 20 grand after a trade in. I think the case should be around 16.5K or so. Add tax and fees and you are good to go.

[image] Nevada_545: The Accord is out of the picture Except that if OP is still using the same mechanics who told her the timing belt BS, she’s going to get screwed again, so it’s kind of nice to let her know that the mechanics are stupid if not crooks. OP’s entire post shows a pattern of be…

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Vehicle owners generally aren’t capable of and shouldn’t be required to explain how a shredded A/C drive belt caught in the crankshaft can damage the timing belt or how an oil leak can ruin a timing belt. The Accord is out of the picture and there is no reason to cross examine the OP.

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