New to KIA

[Mr.JB]

I have to admit, that never really even noticed a KIA before. You see, I’m a car guy and wanted to have all of my cars owned by a company based in the US designed here and built here. I own several vehicles from 2 Ford Model A’s, to a 34 Ford Street Rod, 36 Chevrolet, 50th Anniversary Corvette and my daily driver is a Ford F-150 Supercrew.

We knew we were in the market for a vehicle for my wife. Had the hold the grandkids so it needed to 7 passengers and she wanted AWD.

We looked last fall at several vehicles from Ford, Chevy, Buick and others, but for some reason never pulled the trigger.

We saw ads about the Telluride and our interest grew. Started investigating KIA and read up on everything both pro and con.

We went to the Auto show and sat in every seat in the vehicle. Later that day, went to the dealership and test drove one. Now clearly we are not impulse buyers but we ordered one on the spot.

We are waiting with anticipation for the SX/Prestige with Black Copper to arrive and not second guessing our decision. I do know this vehicle is designed and built here and done so with pride.
Thanks.

 

[Audioi]

Welcome to the forum!
I am sure you will be delighted and surprised with your choice. I too prefer USA (or German) cars and never gave the brand a look but this one has certainly changed that for me.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

I have to admit, that never really even noticed a KIA before. You see, I’m a car guy and wanted to have all of my cars owned by a company based in the US designed here and built here. I own several vehicles from 2 Ford Model A’s, to a 34 Ford Street Rod, 36 Chevrolet, 50th Anniversary Corvette and my daily driver is a Ford F-150 Supercrew.

We knew we were in the market for a vehicle for my wife. Had the hold the grandkids so it needed to 7 passengers and she wanted AWD.

We looked last fall at several vehicles from Ford, Chevy, Buick and others, but for some reason never pulled the trigger.

We saw ads about the Telluride and our interest grew. Started investigating KIA and read up on everything both pro and con.

We went to the Auto show and sat in every seat in the vehicle. Later that day, went to the dealership and test drove one. Now clearly we are not impulse buyers but we ordered one on the spot.

We are waiting with anticipation for the SX/Prestige with Black Copper to arrive and not second guessing our decision. I do know this vehicle is designed and built here and done so with pride.
Thanks.

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. Congratulations on your Telluride! Will it be replacing the F-150?

 

[Telluride419]

Congratulations on the order! It is awesome to see Kia expanding into the States now with 3 of their vehicles built in Georgia! You will enjoy the Telluride when it comes in! I love that they put a Snow Selector on the AWD system which is a first for Kia which will help compete against the competition!

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[Mr.JB]

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. Congratulations on your Telluride! Will it be replacing the F-150?

Nope. It will be my wife’s 2014 Ford Fusion.

 

[Razorback]

I have to admit, that never really even noticed a KIA before. You see, I’m a car guy and wanted to have all of my cars owned by a company based in the US designed here and built here. I own several vehicles from 2 Ford Model A’s, to a 34 Ford Street Rod, 36 Chevrolet, 50th Anniversary Corvette and my daily driver is a Ford F-150 Supercrew.

We knew we were in the market for a vehicle for my wife. Had the hold the grandkids so it needed to 7 passengers and she wanted AWD.

We looked last fall at several vehicles from Ford, Chevy, Buick and others, but for some reason never pulled the trigger.

We saw ads about the Telluride and our interest grew. Started investigating KIA and read up on everything both pro and con.

We went to the Auto show and sat in every seat in the vehicle. Later that day, went to the dealership and test drove one. Now clearly we are not impulse buyers but we ordered one on the spot.

We are waiting with anticipation for the SX/Prestige with Black Copper to arrive and not second guessing our decision. I do know this vehicle is designed and built here and done so with pride.
Thanks.

@Mr.JB New KIA guys here too. I have had my SX Prestige in Moss Green for almost 3 weeks now and I love it. Congrats on your purchase and now the agonizing wait begins! Welcome to the forum and the Telluride family.

 

[Sal Collaziano]

Nope. It will be my wife’s 2014 Ford Fusion.

I really like the Fusion - especially the latest twin turbo "Sport"...