these cars have sucked it all out of me. financially, physiclly, and emotionally. jeanne and i talked about it last night. so we're trading in both of the cars, selling the jetta and buying a Kia Rio. so take care all, i wish i could've met more of you. good luck with these stupid cars, you're going to need it!!!

kevin

I think you uld consider a Honda Element, or, perhaps a Pontiac Aztek

Kevin that sucks. Tell me this is a one of those whacky jokes that I usually don't "get".

I'm with Rich. Com'n Kevin, what gives?

Gee, the last time I read a thread like this it was from RedShift/Miles. April Fool! While my guitar gently weeps!

it's no joke. my marriage is on the line. i have to get a reliable car and can't afford much. so we're opting for the 10 year/100k warrantee.

kevin

Go for a Kia Rio.... the cost about the same as a good 914, plus the 10 yrs /100K mi warranty. They hug the turns like glue....



Good one Kevin :finger2:

The Rio might look good with cookie cutters. Maybe you can do a four bolt conversion.
Come to think of it, buying a Rio might be a good way of putting a marriage on the line. Hmmm.....

My apologies about the Element/Aztek. I thought you were joking.

I'm still betting that he's joking. I mean he said Rio, c'mon.

if you are really serious, I'd get a Hyundia instead of a Kia, we test drove a few different models from each company and the Hyundia is way better......also, Kia is or was on the verge of financial problems...that 100k warrenty will not mean much if they go belly up...

yes, I do own a Hyundia, an Elantra GT to be exact, I like it

With all due respect, I think this is

Jen

I do smell !!

Hyundai > kia though... a friend has had an accent for 3 years now, he's almost out of the 100K warrenty, and still NO problems. it's boring, slow and not very comfy, but reliable as HELL!! and 1 out of 4 is better than kia.

Kia almost went bankrupt about 2 or 3 years ago, I believe Hyundai bought them either before or just after.

actually, I think it was gm who bought them, they blocked the chrysler buy(who owns hyundai) I could be wrong, though...

STAY AWAY FROM HYUNDAI I've owned one and really regret it. Also worked in the car industry for a short time. Hyundias are the least realiable.

Also consider staying away from Kia. They may be cheep, but there is a reason why they are and why they offer a decade warrenty. Sounds like your cars already spend too much time in the shop.

Definalty consider Honda or Toyota.

Sorry to hear your ditching the teeners. Let us know how your going to sell them. Courious minds may be interested.

If this were serious the cars would be in the classifieds.

forget korean cars GET A YUGO!

Besides, he can't unload the 914club stickers on the Hyundai/Kia clubs.

By the way, when one says Hyundai, one should pronounce it "Hai-Yun-Dai", and follow with a swift ninja chop, while saying "Hai-Ya!"

Jen

A long time ago I was quite happy to find out that my first job included a company car. Of course in the interview I didn't bother to ask what make of car it was. I found out it was a Lada that looked like an old Fiat 131.
What they call a shifter on those cars feel more like a lever connected to a box full of bolts. But there were wipers on the front headlights

I second that..... you might pay a few bucks more for a Honda or Toyota (Acura or Lexus).. but quite honestly.. they are probably the most "bang for your buck" on the road.

Hah Here in the good ol' US we put wipers on the windshield (windscreen) so we can

SEE

No wonder the Italians lost.........,

I would rather have a clean used Toyota than a new Korean anything...just my $.02

I think the key to happy 914 ownership, is to keep 1 or 2 other cars around as well. I can't imagine relying on one for daily transportation anymore.

Oh yeah, Kevin we all know that it's APRIL FOOL'S DAY.

Apparently I didn't at 05:00...

Your definition of a "few bucks" must be $10,000 to $15,000

To buy a Honda or Toyota that has all the same features that my Hyundai has, you'd need more than my definition of "a few bucks".....

Hyundai has come a long way...slam them if you want...I have no problem driving my mine and it's nice knowing that the money saved will stay in the bank instead of depreciating

I'm with you Chris on having more than one car....I wouldn't or couldn't drive a 914 every single day as much as I like them.............

Yah you are nuts man! I know how it feels to be without a 914! I'm lost without mine & see no purpose in life without it! I'm just rotting away without the extra headache that was my beautiful 914.

No daily driver 914 for me either. Love 'em, but I don't think so.

Buy a 2-3 year old Honda or Toyota. 3 year lease returns are a screamin deal. They still run trouble free for another 10 years.

Is the Jetta a TDI?
If so, how much?

(just dropped off the Isuzu Trooper at the shop this morning to fix a slippery automatic trans.==~$2000! )

You think you got problems now, buy a kia..................

Hyundai, avoid anything with an automatic and you should be fine.

And I still think its a joke........................

I agree it's just Kevin is vying for the Asshole cap against Qarl. (if Qarl can do it.... )
nice try Kev, ain't gonna fall fer it

....b

What day is it??

Anyways, if your not joking.. you picked a bad day to do that in!!

Andrew

Kevin ,I'd like to believe you but I think this is a kia rio full of

you liar!

Well Kevin was serious I just PAYPALed him the money for the Malaga Red 75 and his Silver car. I like to think that I am helping keep his marriage together and the KIA company in business.
CCLINTWOMORETOTHECOLLECTION

you are a terrible liar too craig...

4/10. you went for the shinny lure, and i reeled you in. sell my cars, get a rio, . . first hyndi- kia thread ever!!!

kevin

Lada is not italian tho

you could have had us if you started this thread last night-but noooooooooo.

I'm glad to hear you're just pulling our leg.

Damn; my brother won the 239 million in the lottery last night back east and he was going to loan me the money to buy both cars. Kevin; I'll triple Craigs price.

I started believin it when Craig stepped into the picture


CRAIG...... you poop

good one guys

..............b

You asshole Kevin. I called Jeanne this afternoon to see if it was really true.

Dave :finger2:

:finger2: yeah and he's not working for me anymore either!

Kevin,Good one. You're the King! Are there any more Kevin's out there? Wanna get together and have a few ? till we

I can't believe all the suggestions for Jap Crap from a group like this. Even if it is April Fools, it's not funny it's pathetic. If you can't/don't want to buy American at least suggest something German!

One would think that from all your suggestions, that 914's were made in Asia.

kRAP, all I saw was Fiat - I once owned a X1/9.

FIAT stands for : fix it again tony!

Feeble Italian Attempt at Transportation

Made in Russia