My new car!
09-02-2013, 08:00 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
My new car!
Hey,
Today, I did the unthinkable...
I leased a new car! And the car is...
...A fully loaded Kia Cadenza!!!
She had 70 miles on the clock right now. She has everything and more the current TL offers, which I honestly wasn't even considering due to my shitty experience with both Honda and Acura, not to mention, the hideous beak and uncomfortable seats (IMO, but I do have 4 herniated disks), the outdated technology and them offering only 4k on my 04 TL with 123k miles on it even though I bought it there and everyone else was giving me at least 6k.
Anyway, end rant.
Here are some beautiful pics!
Note: They may be big, i didnt resize them.
Today, I did the unthinkable...
I leased a new car! And the car is...
...A fully loaded Kia Cadenza!!!
She had 70 miles on the clock right now. She has everything and more the current TL offers, which I honestly wasn't even considering due to my shitty experience with both Honda and Acura, not to mention, the hideous beak and uncomfortable seats (IMO, but I do have 4 herniated disks), the outdated technology and them offering only 4k on my 04 TL with 123k miles on it even though I bought it there and everyone else was giving me at least 6k.
Anyway, end rant.
Here are some beautiful pics!
Note: They may be big, i didnt resize them.
09-02-2013, 08:17 PM
#3
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Ha same here. Seems to be a good car! Congrats!
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09-02-2013, 08:24 PM
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Congrats! I'm warming up to Kia's. I'm still trying to develop a taste for that grill though......
09-02-2013, 10:41 PM
#7
I shave my change purse
Congrats! Beautiful Ride!
Now get rid of that sneaky "Gateway" dealer advertising over the Cadenza on your trunk (unless they pay me to advertize I always remove all references of dealerships on my cars)
Now get rid of that sneaky "Gateway" dealer advertising over the Cadenza on your trunk (unless they pay me to advertize I always remove all references of dealerships on my cars)
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09-02-2013, 11:50 PM
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אני עומד עם ישראל
congrats! Glad you like it.
09-03-2013, 12:13 AM
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Very nice!
09-03-2013, 02:13 PM
#17
Instructor
Absolutely gorgeous car. Really is. That being said, no way am I spending a base price of 35k on a kia, let alone 40+ on a premium. Not trying to be a badge whore or anything, and total congrats to the OP on such a gorgeous new ride. I just feel Kia would've been wise to not make it as pricey as it is, no matter how many good features it has. If it were me, I would've made the top of the line mid to upper 30's and a base low 30s. Just my 2 cents
09-03-2013, 02:15 PM
#18
I shave my change purse
No That's Gateway Kia in NJ
http://gatewaykia.com/
That's why I mentioned above that he remove it before the glue settles in lol
http://gatewaykia.com/
That's why I mentioned above that he remove it before the glue settles in lol
09-03-2013, 04:16 PM
#19
Safety Car
Congrats 
09-03-2013, 04:49 PM
#21
The sizzle in the Steak
Nice Ride!
09-03-2013, 09:12 PM
#22
08 MDX, 04 TL (sold)
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OP, I'm sure you'll love the Cadenza. I love my Optima and the only thing I really miss vs. my 04 TL is having a V6, which you have in yours.
09-03-2013, 10:07 PM
#24
05/5AT/Navi/ABP/Quartz
Congratulations, nice car with good reviews and looks. I would think you could be happy and proud without talking trash about other brands though.
09-04-2013, 04:54 AM
#26
Senior Moderator
Nice. Not quite as edgy as its smaller brother the Optima, but nice nevertheless. Enjoy!
09-04-2013, 08:28 AM
#28
Senior Moderator
Congrats on the new acquisition. I've still not warmed up to Kia nor Hyundai (both being an unlikely consideration when I return my 12 Accord) but it's clear that they are trying to do their part to fix that.
I hope you have a great experience with the Cadenza. Keep us posted on your experiences.
I hope you have a great experience with the Cadenza. Keep us posted on your experiences.
09-04-2013, 11:16 AM
#29
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09-05-2013, 08:29 AM
#33
Racer
09-05-2013, 07:57 PM
#34
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09-05-2013, 08:09 PM
#35
Instructor
Question for the OP, did you cross shop the Genesis? I have to assume this is the Kia version of it, and I'm wondering how it stacks up (if you cross shopped that is).
09-05-2013, 10:22 PM
#36
Punk Rocker
This is the Kia version of the new Azera (FWD platform). Kia doesn't have a Genesis version in the US market yet. And as an owner of a Genny sedan I'd say the Hyundai is still a better car simply due to the RWD platform (though I may be biased)...
09-06-2013, 07:28 AM
#37
Senior Moderator
Very nice. I showed the wife this car 2 weekends ago and she really liked it. Kia like Hyundai really have come a long way.
09-06-2013, 07:40 AM
#38
Instructor
Thanks for clearing that up kind sir
I hope they come out with a Genesis version, I bet that thing would be a real looker
09-06-2013, 02:36 PM
#40
Burning Brakes
I haven't seen one of those on the road. Congrats