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kkkaz13 Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,792 Points:2,094,505 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 8:29:03 AM Ignore kkkaz13 Report Abuse I would love to know what you think. I'm considering buying a 2012, which I heard is better on gas, a little quieter, and up 22 hp. Thanks

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I would love to know what you think. I'm considering buying a 2012, which I heard is better on gas, a little quieter, and up 22 hp. Thanks

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dal1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,183 Points:147,165 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2012 7:34:01 AM Ignore dal1 Report Abuse no
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,464 Points:2,530,810 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 8:47:32 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse I do not have a Kia Soul, but i'm sure seeing more and more of them on the road.
diesdown Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,746 Points:531,550 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 12:00:05 PM Ignore diesdown Report Abuse My father owns one.....I really can't speak for his experience......one reason is because his hearing is shot.
kkkaz13 Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,792 Points:2,094,505 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:54:54 AM Ignore kkkaz13 Report Abuse Thanks everyone for your opinion, I think they are so cute. In my opinion, I do not like how the Nissan Cube, Scion xB or Honda Element look. I drive a Wrangler now in winter and the choppy, rough ride is nice. If I wanted smooth, there are other choices, plus the Kia has 10yr/100k mile warranty.
kkkaz13 Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,792 Points:2,094,505 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 11:52:43 AM Ignore kkkaz13 Report Abuse no, but a KIA Soul !
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,295 Points:3,378,225 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 5:04:14 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse Sorry no, can't help you.
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,693 Points:2,407,905 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 1:18:03 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse Is there a Kia Soul -? [Edited by: probedude2 at 3/27/2012 1:19:00 AM EST]
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,106 Points:1,870,850 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 12:35:37 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse well, kkkaz, i thought you wanted a better perspective by looking at some owners of this vehicle... most of the replies are funny, though... i'm glad they switched to a timing chain after many years of timing belt pre-failures
CactusBobs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,816 Points:496,750 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 11:18:44 PM Ignore CactusBobs Report Abuse There not bad . i know a few people that have and love them . the ride on a choppy road is a little rough but no more than any SUV . KIA has come along way with there quality . I would drive one if one came along at the right price
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,322 Points:1,945,040 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 11:10:38 PM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse A co-worker of mine has one and he really enjoys it. Drive one for yourself and see if you like it. Make sure to drive it on all the types of roads you would on a daily basis. Happy hunting.
RallyeRed Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,528 Points:878,310 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 7:58:57 PM Ignore RallyeRed Report Abuse My sister has one and loves it. A local dealership had 50% of last month's sales as Soul's. My friends there also commented that Element owners who can no longer buy a new Element are showing interest. I have a Rallye Red 05 Element with only 173K miles - it is my soul.
10261970 All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:977 Points:265,145 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 4:46:46 PM Ignore 10261970 Report Abuse Not me.
RacerGene Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,703 Points:366,225 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 1:38:25 PM Ignore RacerGene Report Abuse Very Ugly
geobmw Champion Author Miami Posts:6,291 Points:1,425,045 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 12:13:38 PM Ignore geobmw Report Abuse ugly
bikergirlss Champion Author Kansas Posts:2,783 Points:178,850 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 11:30:27 AM Ignore bikergirlss Report Abuse NOT ME!
mileena202 Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,713 Points:549,535 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 10:34:22 AM Ignore mileena202 Report Abuse why on earth would you buy a piece of junk Korean car? I already tried that route and my 91 Hyundai failed miserably.
GBHUGVA Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:4,697 Points:789,160 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 10:21:11 AM Ignore GBHUGVA Report Abuse Ugly, poorly made...you would do better with the new 2013 Ford Escape.
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:15,171 Points:1,899,865 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 10:14:16 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse The name gets me "KIA", Killed In Action car.
kkkaz13 Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,792 Points:2,094,505 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 9:11:44 AM Ignore kkkaz13 Report Abuse thanks, wider range of people, and this topic is for automobile discussions. [Edited by: kkkaz13 at 3/26/2012 9:12:52 AM EST]
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,106 Points:1,870,850 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 8:59:53 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse why don't you go to your car-specific forums for more info? not everyone drives that car here's one good reason ~quote~ think these rigs are so smooth and quiet that I hear things I never did before. My idle has ocassionally felt a bit more "rough" than usual, but it has never felt like it was going to stall, and don't feel it is worth being concerned about. That growl at startup sounds like the electric power steering starting up for the first time of the day. You do know the 2012 Souls have electric power steering and not the old belt driven hydraulic pump, right? That would be an odd noise we aren't used to hearing as we all grew up with cars having belt driven power steering pumps. Valve rattle at startup is also pretty common across the board on all cars. And the new Souls use a timing chain and not the rubber belts of yesteryear, hence some "chain noise". That is why newer carmakers, like Kia, call for light oil (5W20) in the engines. Cold oil doesn't flow well. I'd use even lighter oil (0W20), but don't want to get in a pissing match regarding my warranty down the road somewhere. ~quote~
kkkaz13 Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,792 Points:2,094,505 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 8:58:18 AM Ignore kkkaz13 Report Abuse Ha, funny, looking for real info. Love the advertising!!!
BT1288 Champion Author Lincoln Posts:22,297 Points:1,451,085 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 8:55:03 AM Ignore BT1288 Report Abuse I've seen hamsters driving them.