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Sep 2, 2013 | 08:00 PM

carz0159

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From: North Jersey

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Honda and Acura, not to mention, the hideous beak and uncomfortable seats (IMO, but I do have 4 herniated disks), the outdated technology and them offering only 4k on my 04 TL with 123k miles on it even though I bought it there and everyone else was giving me at least 6k.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.

Sep 2, 2013 | 08:08 PM

StreetKA

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conrats. hope you enjoy it.

What engine you got in it and is that bigger or smaller than optima ?

@edit

nvm i did research because i wasnt familiar with this kia yet

IT LOOKS GOOD IN WHITE

Last edited by StreetKA; Sep 2, 2013 at 08:11 PM.

Sep 2, 2013 | 08:17 PM

Crazy Bimmer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by StreetKA

conrats. hope you enjoy it.

What engine you got in it and is that bigger or smaller than optima ?

@edit

nvm i did research because i wasnt familiar with this kia yet

IT LOOKS GOOD IN WHITE

Ha same here. Seems to be a good car! Congrats!

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Sep 2, 2013 | 08:22 PM

terdonal

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Congrats, enjoy.

Sep 2, 2013 | 08:24 PM

Steven Bell

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Congrats! I'm warming up to Kia's. I'm still trying to develop a taste for that grill though......

Sep 2, 2013 | 09:19 PM

CAgine

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Damn thats a hot ride. Congrats man!

Sep 2, 2013 | 10:41 PM

WILLDOGS

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From: NY City

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)

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Sep 2, 2013 | 11:50 PM

Hapa DC5

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congrats! Glad you like it.

Sep 3, 2013 | 12:13 AM

Sarlacc

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Very nice!

Sep 3, 2013 | 06:16 AM

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imj0257

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Amazing how Hyundai and Kia have upped their game from 5-10 years ago. The car looks great!

Sep 3, 2013 | 06:31 AM

#11

1StGenCL

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It looks really nice but I wish they would get a logo. I don't know if I could stare at that steering wheel all day long

Sep 3, 2013 | 11:43 AM

#12

EzeE1o

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am i the only one that thinks the kia tiger nose grill (not just this car, but in general) is uglier than the hated "beak"?

Sep 3, 2013 | 12:17 PM

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Dymondawg

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Is that a Gateway Cadenza? I hate it when dealers do that.

Sep 3, 2013 | 12:50 PM

#14

4cruizn

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Congrats. I looked at one of these for a friend over the weekend. That Nappa leather was really soft. Enjoy the new ride.

Sep 3, 2013 | 01:43 PM

#15

iSeeYouTwo

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Any interior pics? Looks good! Hope you enjoy it.

Sep 3, 2013 | 02:00 PM

#16

chill_dog

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Looks good! Congrats!

Sep 3, 2013 | 02:13 PM

#17

UKwrath33

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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

Sep 3, 2013 | 02:15 PM

#18

WILLDOGS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dymondawg

Is that a Gateway Cadenza? I hate it when dealers do that.

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

Sep 3, 2013 | 04:16 PM

#19

UA6

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Congrats

Sep 3, 2013 | 04:18 PM

#20

majin ssj eric

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Awesome car!

Sep 3, 2013 | 04:49 PM

#21

Moog-Type-S

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Nice Ride!

Sep 3, 2013 | 09:12 PM

#22

jhumbo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1StGenCL

It looks really nice but I wish they would get a logo. I don't know if I could stare at that steering wheel all day long

They have a logo in Korea. I bought the Korean "K" logos and threw them on my car... including the steering wheel. I also didn't feel like staring at that steering wheel all day long.

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.

Sep 3, 2013 | 09:23 PM

#23

West6MT

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Congrats!

Sep 3, 2013 | 10:07 PM

#24

MR1

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Congratulations, nice car with good reviews and looks. I would think you could be happy and proud without talking trash about other brands though.

Sep 3, 2013 | 10:22 PM

#25

justnspace

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Im about to do the Korean K on my Sportage.

Sep 4, 2013 | 04:54 AM

#26

neuronbob

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Nice. Not quite as edgy as its smaller brother the Optima, but nice nevertheless. Enjoy!

Sep 4, 2013 | 07:57 AM

#27

AirForceFX

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Nice Ride!

Did she come with it?

Sep 4, 2013 | 08:28 AM

#28

F23A4

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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.

Sep 4, 2013 | 11:16 AM

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ttribe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EzeE1o

am i the only one that thinks the kia tiger nose grill (not just this car, but in general) is uglier than the hated "beak"?

Looking like you're the only one.

Sep 4, 2013 | 02:23 PM

#30

juvi22003

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Doesnt look bad, enjoy it !

Sep 5, 2013 | 06:34 AM

#31

drksyd

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Congrats! They're coming out with some nice looking cars that are very competitive.

Sep 5, 2013 | 07:34 AM

#32

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Very nice! I like the new Kia's, very stylish.

Sep 5, 2013 | 08:29 AM

#33

madrussian190

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EzeE1o

am i the only one that thinks the kia tiger nose grill (not just this car, but in general) is uglier than the hated "beak"?

You're not the only one. I personally think the new Forte is FUGLY!!!

Sep 5, 2013 | 07:57 PM

#34

neuronbob

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EzeE1o

am i the only one that thinks the kia tiger nose grill (not just this car, but in general) is uglier than the hated "beak"?

Maybe. I quite like this grille.

Sep 5, 2013 | 08:09 PM

#35

UKwrath33

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From: Ocala Florida

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).

Sep 5, 2013 | 10:22 PM

#36

majin ssj eric

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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)...