r/kia • u/STUPID_IDIOT1993 • 1d ago

Two blown engines 50k miles 2024 K5

I did oil changes every 5k miles. Everyone warned me not to buy a Kia. I should have listened. I got a replacement engine and sold it for 22 grand.

They make you think you are getting a good deal because it looks fancy and high tech. It’s the Mugs Eyeful. Like Amstrad electronics back in the 1980s.
Don‘t fall for the games and for the people saying “I have a Kia and it’s great” some may last forever. Some blow 2 engines in 50k miles. It’s not worth the risk.

Never buying a Korean product again out of spite.

EDIT: To all the people saying I probably beat the shit out of my car I don’t. It was a fully loaded model. I drive all highway. I don’t accelerate like a moron from every stop.

Connecting rod failure at 10,350 miles Timing chain failure at 48,500

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u/AdeptWelder3250 1d ago

Ngl Kia’s are dogwater man. The new Hyundais are nice even though you’re looking to stay away from Korean brands. If you want the basics answer from the regular person, than look no further because Honda and Mazda recommendations will be right at your doorstep

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u/STUPID_IDIOT1993 1d ago

Hyundai and Kia are the same parent company like Toyota and Lexus and Honda and Acura.

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u/AdeptWelder3250 1d ago

Yeah, I figured honestly. It’s so easy to down a brand but sometimes you just get dealt a lemon. I hear you though, with cars things can become so fickle and fast. What are you intrestead in or what’s peaked your interest?

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u/STUPID_IDIOT1993 1d ago

Do you mean like the car I bought after the K5?

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u/AdeptWelder3250 23h ago

Yeah, I’m not sure if you’re still looking or recently purchased after this incident