man...Jag should sue them

 

Wow that's close, really close. And both have crappy interiors also!

 

why sue, jag you pay $20k more for a name. And People do it!

 

yea, shouldn't sue, I just thnk that it's great strategy on Kia's part, great luxury style for a much cheapr price.

 

Imitation is the highest form of flattery...
Check out the Hyundai also

 

EW i think i threw up in my mouth alittle...

 

Yeah, I noticed it a few months back. I thought I was looking at a Jag, so I ws admiring it, then I realized it was a Kia and I almost wept.

 

They may look like Jags to to the uninitiated, but they sure don't drive like them. And the interior of the Jag is wonderful. Ever been in one?

Still, the Korean car companies are certainly on the right track. Just give them some time. It's comparable to the first Japanese imports, but with significantly higher quality and incredible warranties.

However, a couple of years ago I did drive Kias for almost a year. My partner and I were in the process of buying a Kia dealership--didn't happen--and I drove several of the cars while the deal was on the table.

For everyday drivers, you'd be surprised at how good they are, especially for the price.

 

Jag's are the most inviting cars you could ever ride in.

So comfortable and a feeling of warmth.

 

Doesn't Ford own both Kia and Jag?

 

Jag, yes. Kia, no. Kia is owned by Hyundai.

 

Hence Kia is crap.

 

No, it's not. Those cars carry the longest warranty in the industry and you'd be surprised at how much their quality has improved in the past few years. For an inexpensive transportation vehicle, they're actually pretty good. Not fun to drive, but they're good at their mission.

 

Straight to the point!!!!!!

I completely agreee though

 

After reading your posts in the hydrogen car thread, I'm surprised to see this coming from you. Care to tell me why you feel this way?

 

Because Hyundai has a horrible reliablity rating. Maybe not so much now, but back in the days of the Pony and the original Elantra. Things have improved, but from what I've heard the warranty is a godsend since it's needed, and the build quality is cheap. I've never liked Hyundai or KIA. Is it just me or does "Killed In Action" not seem like a good name for a car company. I love my Honda, Nissan, and other Japanese cars, so I'm not anti-asian-import by any means, but I just don't generally like the Korean cars.

 

They NEED the longest warranty in the industry. Also, improving from total crap is good, but it's still the worst car maker in the business for reliability. Kia's best model in their first year selling in the US had almost 300 maintenance issues, which was a Consumer Reports record. If I recall correctly, they've improved alot yes, but are still ranked dead last in that department.

Sorry, if I've only got $15k to spend on a vehicle, I'm not going to go buy a Kia ... I'll take a used Mercury or Chrysler any day over that.

 

I like the Sorento, but I would buy an Escape, F-150, or the upcoming VW mini-ute first...as for the rest of the line up...no thank you.

 

Really... thats crazy.