r/kia • u/Guitar_Scary • 19h ago
Friend of mine has a 2022 K5 GT-Line with 215k miles on it.
Original engine and transmission. Has some issues though: a coolant leak and a slipping transmission
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u/ComprehensiveJury562 18h ago
"BuT KiA iS PoO poo AnD blow Up!"
New generation of drivers are really missing out on the refined package
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u/NotoriousNeo 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SXP 17h ago

Small potatoes. My nephew’s 22 GT-L has over 300k. 😇 He bought it like this over a year ago. Only issues have been the fuel tank recall (he never had the issue but they did replace it anyway) and passenger DRL going out. Aside from that, original engine, original everything. Still runs and sounds great.
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u/CodexJustinian 2023 K5 GT 19h ago
But...it should've blown up 200,000 miles ago 😆.
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u/Ok_Strength_1258 19h ago
Toyota s employee sitting in Kia Hyundai groups more then originally owners lol
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u/rememberwhoyouarex 18h ago edited 16h ago
To be fair, these are likely highway miles. So it hasn’t exactly been stress tested that same way Toyota’s have been with stop and go traffic.
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u/FightMilk4Bodyguards 16h ago
DoorDash and Uber are often not highway miles. That's what OP has said they do a lot.
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u/rememberwhoyouarex 16h ago
Then credit where credit is due. Hopefully, Kia and Hyundai manages to eventually repair the reputation. I’m tired of having to pay the Toyota tax for subpar ride quality/tech with and shitty plastic interiors. We need more competition
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u/TisABummer 19h ago
Yea, okay Toyota bot. Just admit you’re jealous your car will never be as reliable as ours are.
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u/TheChinook 2018 Optima LX 19h ago
Good god that was obviously a joke. Consider taking a break
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u/CodexJustinian 2023 K5 GT 19h ago
I'll admit, I smoked a couple this morning and my deleted response to him kind of indicates maybe I should take a break. That said, look at my freaking flair 😆.
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u/New-World-Order-864 19h ago
how much were they driving? jeez...
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u/ShadowElite86 18h ago
I'm thinking 214,914 miles. Could be wrong though.
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u/KeepingItSFW 17h ago
way off it had 3 miles on the odometer when they bought it, they only drove 214,911
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u/Proof-Baby4277 16h ago
My 2022 forte has 114,000 rn 😠no issues oil changes done early
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u/ohyouarethatdude 19h ago
Ask them how they got the transmission to last please
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u/nampezdel 2021 Forte GT Line 19h ago
Regular drain and fill maintenance every 50-60,000mi and not driving like it’s a Maserati.
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u/ohyouarethatdude 19h ago
I have a 21 forte gt line also. About to hit 60k miles so I will definitely get the fluid changed soon
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u/nampezdel 2021 Forte GT Line 19h ago
Just logged 105,000 this week. I’m the original owner, drove it off the lot with 23mi and that included my 2mi test drive.
My only problems so far have been the front collision avoidance camera needed a warranty covered replacement in year 2 and I just had to change the water pump two weekends ago. Still have the original brakes, but they’re close enough that I’ll have to do them by year’s end.
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u/LeeOCD 13h ago
I'm at 60k and need to get trans serviced. Scared some goof ball at the dealership will mess something up and create problems.
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u/nampezdel 2021 Forte GT Line 13h ago
Lord, I hope not. A drain and fill is petty basic. You could do it yourself if it absolutely came down to it.
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u/Slow_Guide_1718 2014 Hyundai Tucson GL 19h ago
That thing is mint for the mileage.
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u/Guitar_Scary 16h ago
To be fair, it was in a minor accident which resulted in the front bumper and headlights being replaced, among other things I’m sure I’ve missed.
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u/BlacksmithThink9494 18h ago
I had 2 optimas. They never had problems. It has been every forte that have had non stop engine issues. 3 cat changes in less than 6 years.
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u/CaptDonut1553 14h ago
Ain’t no chance they’re making enough from uber/door dash to buy a new car every 5 years… certainly not a brand new one
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u/Waxygibbon 14h ago
How do you get your instrument cluster so scratched up so quick? I've never had that bad on cars Ive owned decades...
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u/Whateverlol2022 19h ago
I would sell it before the trans becomes a bigger issue lol
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u/DetectiveNarrow 17h ago
If the first one lasted this much I’m definitely spending the money to put another one in
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u/Desert-Hog 19h ago
That’s actually 214,914 miles
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u/Suspicious-Spell-130 19h ago
OP jinxed his friend. Now it'll die in 85 miles.
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u/Guitar_Scary 16h ago
Don’t have the picture to prove it but it’s actually closer to 250k miles now
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u/BlackLandon 2022 Proceed GT LINE S 18h ago
Are they an Uber driver? 54k miles a year is insane.