Depends in the price, at $15,000 (negotiated with the dealer) yes. But in no way is she worth $33,000 (supposed cost to buy a new one, in this economy).
Also for those that know what the third pedal does, KIA has removed the suffering of ISG.
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Dang, I was actually typing something like that, but decided I'd be called "Harsh" (again). So I deleted it.So, one second to push a button is too much of a hassle? You don't like the way it drives? Feels like a cheap economy car?
If I had a vehicle I was so unhappy with I'd get rid of it and buy something else.
I'm getting OLD and very intolerant!
A bit of 2020 Soul history: When back in 2019 I bought my first Soul, I immediately realized that I did not want that danged Stop and Go feature turning off my engine at every stop. Arggg!
So I asked the Manager at my KIA Dealership if there was not some way to disable that thing and his response was a very terse "NO!". Well, that was just like waving a red flag in the face of a Bull.
So, I made it my job from then on to find out some way to disable that dang thing!!! How hard could it really be?
Experimenting,,,,, I tore the corner off of the back of a pocket note book and jammed it in beside the Disable button, while I held it in. That was in 2019, and I still use that same little piece of card stock today. It was free, easy and also easy to pull out when I take my car into my dealer for service. What they don't know, can't hurt me.
One other driver reported using a Toothpick. But it doesn't matter what you use, as long as it will hold that button IN.
On the matter of the AC switching from outside air to inside re-circulation. There are settings that YOU can use on your AC controls to make it do that. It's not accidental or Willy-Nilly! I'm surprised that the User Manual does not cover that.
I found out all about it, by just USING the AC in all its different modes, and observing how it acts. There is a reason why it acts the way it does.
Wind? OH He11 yes! You bought a car with the Aerodynamics of an outside toilet, so don't expect it to cut the wind like a Lamborghini. It won't, and most of us just accept that, and don't even mention it. Don't complain about that again, here...because you won't get any sympathy, and won't make friends.
If you break the engine in FAST, it will run fast! And if you don't, then IT won't.
When I got my second 2020 Soul, (used) after my first one was totaled in a rear end collision, she was a little bit Sleepy, because I'm sure the original owner, an elderly gentleman never really put the Pedal to The Metal.
So I had to break her in, for a second time. Or maybe it was actually the first time.
I also put in my K&N Air cleaner, a shot of Prolong Anti Friction oil Additive in the engine, and a bottle of Techron Fuel System cleaner in the gas tank.
Yes, I drove it like I stole it!!! Now she's wide awake and running like a Scalded Cat!
Zero to 60 is almost Immediately, and Zero to 80 takes only a few seconds longer.
She's going to put me in Jail, one of these days.
At my last oil change, they put a little sticker on my windshield, calling for me to come back in 6000 miles for my next oil change. I told my Service Writer "NO way in He11 am I ever going to run my car 6000 miles between oil changes!" "Never have and never will".
"I'll see you in 3750 miles" and my service guy said "OK". If they insisted that they would not change my oil at less than 6k miles, OK, I'd be doing it at 3K in my back yard. I still have my concrete ramps, which I used every 3k miles, for the six years that I had my Gen-1 Soul.
OK....I'm done! Sorry guys!
i hadn't priced them, i just threw out a midrange kbb value
my first automatic
i hated doing it but i'm fkn old and my sciatica doesn't like the clutch.
And, with the 2023 Soul, and up, MT or AT is no longer an option. KIA has discontinued both the Turbo (1.6L engine) and the Manual Transmission. So from now on, it's a 2.0L Atkinson Cycle engine and an Intelligent Variable Transmission. Hopefully they will continue research on improving both.
I'm anxious to see what they can come up with next.
The little car I have now, is the most advanced and technically futuristic car I've ever owned, and I really love her.
And, she's just plain FUN to drive, and at 79 I need all the fun I can get.
Under my TLC, she's become quite an exceptional little car. I call her "Jem" because she's such a Jewel.
Cheers Mates!
FLH
I'm anxious to see what they can come up with next.
The little car I have now, is the most advanced and technically futuristic car I've ever owned, and I really love her.
And, she's just plain FUN to drive, and at 79 I need all the fun I can get.
Under my TLC, she's become quite an exceptional little car. I call her "Jem" because she's such a Jewel.
Cheers Mates!
FLH
i gotta say...compared to nissan versa i got as a loaner, she is not a sled and down right zippy! way better transmission feels like as well, the versa trans was slow af and sloppy, by time it decided to get into a passing gear the opportunity was goneAnd, with the 2023 Soul, and up, MT or AT is no longer an option. KIA has discontinued both the Turbo (1.6L engine) and the Manual Transmission. So from now on, it's a 2.0L Atkinson Cycle engine and an Intelligent Variable Transmission. Hopefully they will continue research on improving both.
I'm anxious to see what they can come up with next.
The little car I have now, is the most advanced and technically futuristic car I've ever owned, and I really love her.
And, she's just plain FUN to drive, and at 79 I need all the fun I can get.
Under my TLC, she's become quite an exceptional little car. I call her "Jem" because she's such a Jewel.
Cheers Mates!
FLH
that was at lower speeds, then i punched it at 60mph and there's no way i'd pass folks in the versa like i can in the soul.
Oh, how I wish you could take a little ride with me and Jem. You'd be tightening up your seat belt,and looking for something to hang on to. I've had two salesman that retired the day after they took a Test Drive with me.
I'm not crazy, I just love performance. I've raced on both Nuremberg Ring and Solitude Ring * in Germany and I just love Speed and Cornering.
* Both race tracks are world renowned road race tracks, and a real blast to drive. I raced on both with my 1951 BMW 500 cc motor cycle. At my last trip to Nuremberg Ring, I got to meet and shake hands with Carol Shelby.
Unfortunately, there are not many places around here where I can really put my little Soul to the test.
I really have to take it easy, so I don't wind up in Jail or in the Hospital.
Y'all have a great day now, Y'hear?
Blessings,
I'm not crazy, I just love performance. I've raced on both Nuremberg Ring and Solitude Ring * in Germany and I just love Speed and Cornering.
* Both race tracks are world renowned road race tracks, and a real blast to drive. I raced on both with my 1951 BMW 500 cc motor cycle. At my last trip to Nuremberg Ring, I got to meet and shake hands with Carol Shelby.
Unfortunately, there are not many places around here where I can really put my little Soul to the test.
I really have to take it easy, so I don't wind up in Jail or in the Hospital.
Y'all have a great day now, Y'hear?
Blessings,
Too bad you weren't out here on I-75, in Central FL. The posted speed limit is 70, but only li'l grannies and stage coaches adhere to that. The big trucks run 75-80, cars in the high speed lane run 80-90 and the speedsters run 90 to whatever they want. And that danged Orange Lambo...who knows? I can be doing 80+ and he'll pass me and dang near blow me off the road. Most of the FLHP just try to stay out of the way!!!
But yes, going from 70, for instance, to 90 takes only a few seconds on a good running Soul.
My little joke is: My Jem will do zero to 60 immediately, and Zero to 80 takes only a few seconds more.
I've had three Souls now, and my current one is the fastest.
She'll do Zero to Ticket in less than 10 sec's. Been there, done that.
Stay safe, Mate!
But yes, going from 70, for instance, to 90 takes only a few seconds on a good running Soul.
My little joke is: My Jem will do zero to 60 immediately, and Zero to 80 takes only a few seconds more.
I've had three Souls now, and my current one is the fastest.
She'll do Zero to Ticket in less than 10 sec's. Been there, done that.
Stay safe, Mate!
been a long time since i've been on the 75 for sure but i do remember the grannies lol.Too bad you weren't out here on I-75, in Central FL. The posted speed limit is 70, but only li'l grannies and stage coaches adhere to that. The big trucks run 75-80, cars in the high speed lane run 80-90 and the speedsters run 90 to whatever they want. And that danged Orange Lambo...who knows? I can be doing 80+ and he'll pass me and dang near blow me off the road. Most of the FLHP just try to stay out of the way!!!
But yes, going from 70, for instance, to 90 takes only a few seconds on a good running Soul.
My little joke is: My Jem will do zero to 60 immediately, and Zero to 80 takes only a few seconds more.
I've had three Souls now, and my current one is the fastest.
She'll do Zero to Ticket in less than 10 sec's. Been there, done that.
Stay safe, Mate!
i fought the ticket (i had to, more than 25 over apparently lands you in a lot more trouble). offtherecord.com, totally worth it. in total i paid $350 btwn the fine and the legal service but the original fine was almost $500 and would've gotten points. no points, no charges of any kind, no diving school, just the fine and no speeding tickets for 90 days...just incase Jem gets u in similar trouble one day!!
long may she drive
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