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frapjap wrote:morning Ben.

Hows it been? its almost a/c season for you!
Good morning Ray!
Been doing pretty good,just trying to keep my head above the water.

I think A/C season is finally upon us here.(Means fatter paychecks for me) :biggrin:


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And good morning Chris,is that your wife's new ride?

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It must be a magic carpet, I can't see it!

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sx moneypit wrote:And good morning Chris,is that your wife's new ride?
Indeed it is. 2014 Kia Sorento LX 4cyl :biggrin:

Ray, if you can't see it check Facebook. I posted a photo there too.

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Looks good dude! Hows the ride?

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Surprisingly good. The seats are firm, but what you would expect from something new. The thing I was shocked with was the power delivery. For it being the 4cyl model, it's got a ton more go than the Jeep did. Also the UVO entertainment system friggin' rocks. It syncs up with both of our phones extremely easy. That's probably the thing i've been most impressed with so far. Of course it's got a whopping 18mi on it, so i'm sure there will be more to come.

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My older sister has a 2012 model,it's been a very solid vehicle so far.

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Lets hope this one will be too. I bought an extended warranty, just in case though. My boss has a 2010 with 90k miles on it and they've had zero issues so far too.

Funny, because I would've never considered buying a Kia 5 years ago.

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My aunt and uncle have one of those, I think theirs is the V6 model. Looks really nice for the price, I wouldn't hesitate to own them.

I think right now, Hyundai and Kia are by far the best bang for the buck across their entire lineup, and they're really improving the image of their name. They're not the crappy econoboxes anymore, they're here to play with the big boys..

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Glad you're happy with it dude!

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I loved everything on their lot. The only thing missing from their lineup is a truck. I hear they're working on one though, so that could be interesting to see as well.

I liked the Toyota, but it was just so bland in comparison. It had nice features, but it didn't offer as much cargo space or legroom. The Kia also offered a lot more little things that really make it more worthwhile. I mean it has sunshades built into the rear doors! Do I need that? Absolutely not, but it's a nice touch to make it even more attractive.

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Going the extra mile makes sales.

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Little features like that make a huge difference. My Legacy has this little pad thing in the sunglasses storage bin above the radio and in the front door pockets. Probably to stop rattles.

Is it neceessary? No. Do Toyota or Honda add it in their mid sized sedans? Hell no. Little surprises like that mean bit more to me.

Glad you like the new ride. Do you prefer to drive the 500 or the Hyundai?

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I don't know if a Kia truck would be something worth inventing... I feel like the earth would invert if they tried that.

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frapjap wrote:Do you prefer to drive the 500 or the Hyundai?
The Sorento of course. I still didn't mind driving the 500 to work this morning though. The Sorento is for Kristen anyways, so I won't be driving it during the day very much. I did tell her she had to swap out with me at lunch though, because I barely got to drive it last night :biggrin:
Dattebayo wrote:I don't know if a Kia truck would be something worth inventing... I feel like the earth would invert if they tried that.
It'll probably be car based anyways. I'd imagine something along the lines of a Honda Ridgeline.

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Didn't daewoo have a pickup for a while? I want to say I see one from time to time.

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Daewoo has a whole line of pickup trucks in other countries.

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Check out this s***.
Even Mad Max would be upset.
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/3752494508.html

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:barf: :eek:

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WHAT IT DO BIIISSSHHHESSSS?

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YOU GOT IT BRO! :gapteeth:

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I wish my children knew the value of sleeping...

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Morning fellas.
If only there was a way of keeping them awake without driving you nuts as they get more and more cranky...

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My 2 year old is fine. Unil about 11. But man would i love to be able to drink a cup of coffee in peace. My 3 month old however hates being put down. So when he wakes up early, i start to slowly go insane over the course of the morning.

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That's rough man. And here I am complaining at myself for taking too long of a shower this morning. Soooo glad there aren't little lives that depend on me.

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Mornin' folks!

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frapjap wrote:That's rough man. And here I am complaining at myself for taking too long of a shower this morning. Soooo glad there aren't little lives that depend on me.
There's probably others that would agree with that statement too!! :inout:

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LOL...ZING!

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Its all good. I want no children of my own. Ya'll can keep 'em! I'll keep the money, fancy vacations, my lady, and all of our hobbies.
Its A LOT cheaper to spoil a dog, horse, cars, loved one, etc.

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No argument there!


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