Okay I Have been looking for a car for about 4 years now. I just got a raise at my job and I can now afford a tin can with wheels. I have my list narrowed down to a few cars and I wanted to ask you guys would the kia soul be a good college and get to work car. I have watched every video on it and read all the online info but I need real driver input to help me out. My parents are scared that it is small but I showed them the "how safe it is forum" and they were surprised it was a little tank. Can you guys tell me what are the good and bad parts of the car.
I am thinking of getting the (plus) 2.0 engine but leaving everything else base. My parents offered to pay half (if i got the exclaim) but I want to do this on my own, 19k isn't that bad ( I payed for college on my own, though I still live at home for now)
The style isn't bad and it seems roomy inside and while the cargo space isn't like my mom's honda accord it isn't that bad.
Would this car be a good first car for a college kid. ( I have driven my mom's honda and my dad's manual Saturn ion. Would you feel safe letting your son/daughter drive this car (the soul) I will only be driving this car to college to work and then back home (and) maybe taking a friend to her college basket ball games. Nothing crazy.
Also do some models come with a spare tire, I really don't want a patch kit, and if not will a regular size tire fit in the back.
Lastly can you tell me if you have the 2014/2015 model and what package you went with. I want to see what everyone is getting
Thanks
I am thinking of getting the (plus) 2.0 engine but leaving everything else base. My parents offered to pay half (if i got the exclaim) but I want to do this on my own, 19k isn't that bad ( I payed for college on my own, though I still live at home for now)
The style isn't bad and it seems roomy inside and while the cargo space isn't like my mom's honda accord it isn't that bad.
Would this car be a good first car for a college kid. ( I have driven my mom's honda and my dad's manual Saturn ion. Would you feel safe letting your son/daughter drive this car (the soul) I will only be driving this car to college to work and then back home (and) maybe taking a friend to her college basket ball games. Nothing crazy.
Also do some models come with a spare tire, I really don't want a patch kit, and if not will a regular size tire fit in the back.
Lastly can you tell me if you have the 2014/2015 model and what package you went with. I want to see what everyone is getting
Thanks