# Kia dealers are horrible **URL:** \ **Category:** Off-Ramp\ **Created:** [February 18, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075 "2018-02-18T14:58:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Haoyiyou](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/haoyiyou/32/33156_2.png) [@Haoyiyou](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Haoyiyou)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/1 "2018-02-18T14:58:59Z")
Is it just me or it’s everyone’s experience with KIA dealers? They are so horrible and they would lie to your face to get you to their dealership. Their manager told me one thing and when I get to their dealership they told me something completely different. And I have the emails for proof. What’s funny is he’s treating his costumer like I’m his employee, like I owe them money. really rude attitude. I will never buy a KIA in my life based on that. Their dealership is a joke. ---
**Author:** ![XxHaimBondxX](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/xxhaimbondxx/32/6899_2.png) [@XxHaimBondxX](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/XxHaimBondxX)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/2 "2018-02-18T15:21:02Z")
Wait till you experience their service department. ---
**Author:** ![Nmikmik](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/nmikmik/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Nmikmik](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Nmikmik)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/3 "2018-02-18T15:22:55Z")
What other cars have been shopping for? Why do you think that Kia dealers are any different than any other? They are all in a business to make money. Some of them are willing to loose money some times, that makes it a hack. If not, move on to the next or a dozen next. If you don’t have stomach to deal with that, maybe hire a broker? I know, more questions than answers, but you were mostly venting, right… ---
**Author:** ![Haoyiyou](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/haoyiyou/32/33156_2.png) [@Haoyiyou](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Haoyiyou)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/4 "2018-02-18T15:45:58Z")
One sales guy tells me $600/month for a Kia Optima. They think they are selling Land Rover. ---
**Author:** ![Nmikmik](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/nmikmik/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Nmikmik](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Nmikmik)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/5 "2018-02-18T15:54:00Z")
Just don’t let it sway you away from the car. If you like the car try another dealer, maybe further away but could be worth the drive. But first make sure they stick to the deal they promise. So far I had pretty good luck with email confirmation of the numbers. Last three deals just came to sign the paperwork and take delivery, so it’s doable. ---
**Author:** ![vhooloo](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/vhooloo/32/3952_2.png) [@vhooloo](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/vhooloo)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/6 "2018-02-18T15:57:53Z")
> [@Haoyiyou](#): > > Is it just me or it’s everyone’s experience with KIA dealers? Kia dealers are horrible … and so are their cars lol. they do you a favor by not wanting to sell you one. ---
**Author:** ![Haoyiyou](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/haoyiyou/32/33156_2.png) [@Haoyiyou](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Haoyiyou)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/7 "2018-02-18T16:13:25Z")
That’s the problem! They can’t fulfill their promises! They are just lying so they are get you to the dealership waste your time! Some KIA dealers won’t even give you numbers on phone/emails. My experience with them is just the worst. ---
**Author:** ![Nmikmik](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/nmikmik/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Nmikmik](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Nmikmik)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/8 "2018-02-18T16:16:38Z")
Well, if that’s the case try a Hyundai or worst comes to worst a BMW for $300 mo 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Haoyiyou](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/haoyiyou/32/33156_2.png) [@Haoyiyou](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Haoyiyou)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/9 "2018-02-18T16:44:13Z")
no korean car for me man. I don’t think they can make good cars. ---
**Author:** ![XBeatzX](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/xbeatzx/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@XBeatzX](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/XBeatzX)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/10 "2018-02-18T17:13:25Z")
Don’t let them get away with it, what’s the dealers name? ---
**Author:** ![XxHaimBondxX](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/xxhaimbondxx/32/6899_2.png) [@XxHaimBondxX](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/XxHaimBondxX)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/11 "2018-02-18T18:57:12Z")
That didn’t stop you from shopping for one, though. ---
**Author:** ![tonyg2017](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/tonyg2017/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@tonyg2017](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/tonyg2017)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/12 "2018-02-18T19:05:18Z")
i agree about kia dealers and service depts - they suck. however, many hyundai and kia are made in Alabama, not Korea. there are great deals on the optima S but my 2 local dealers blow so i skip it and focus on Sonata/Accord. Accord - no lease subsidies yet Sonata - better deals on buys rather than leases this month (varies a lot) ---
**Author:** ![XxHaimBondxX](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/xxhaimbondxx/32/6899_2.png) [@XxHaimBondxX](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/XxHaimBondxX)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/13 "2018-02-18T20:08:04Z")
> [@tonyg2017](#): > > however, many hyundai and kia are made in Alabama, not Korea. That actually made things worse as far as quality. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/jonathan/32/9602_2.png) [@Jonathan](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/14 "2018-02-18T20:16:29Z")
its funny because they try to make money by holding MSRP but regardless it is still a flat for them because there is little money from invoice. for socal its mostly young guys who are dealer hopping to try and get a promotion. ---
**Author:** ![Tirpitz](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/tirpitz/32/2670_2.png) [@Tirpitz](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Tirpitz)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/15 "2018-02-18T20:42:27Z")
And in other news water is wet. Kia dealers seem to have a terrible reputation but realistically you can get terrible offers from just about every brand in the business. ---
**Author:** ![tonyg2017](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/tonyg2017/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@tonyg2017](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/tonyg2017)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/16 "2018-02-18T20:52:47Z")
Now, now, i have a 2011 Sonata since April 2010. Only 11 recalls to date and the well-documented engine failure warranty extension Value is so low that i am keeping it as a beater… ---
**Author:** ![Falcon01](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/falcon01/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Falcon01](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Falcon01)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/17 "2018-02-18T21:20:55Z")
> [@XxHaimBondxX](#): > > Wait till you experience their service department. Exactly. Sales usually isn’t too bad. They lie of course, but you can still get a good deal. CJDR dealerships on the other hand are the absolute worse in both areas. ---
**Author:** ![XxHaimBondxX](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/xxhaimbondxx/32/6899_2.png) [@XxHaimBondxX](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/XxHaimBondxX)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/18 "2018-02-18T21:36:49Z")
If only I was able to renegotiate the residual due to this whole engine recall mess, i would keep it too. On the other hand, engine warranty for 15 years does not sound too bad. ---
**Author:** ![zegna](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/zegna/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@zegna](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/zegna)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/19 "2018-02-19T00:46:18Z")
And now he’s gone ashamed ---
**Author:** ![Falcon01](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/falcon01/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Falcon01](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Falcon01)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075/20 "2018-02-19T01:13:49Z")
> [@Jonathan](#): > > its funny because they try to make money by holding MSRP but regardless it is still a flat for them because there is little money from invoice. for socal its mostly young guys who are dealer hopping to try and get a promotion. That’s true on the salesman side. They usually don’t give a shit about prices. The sales manager, who decides how much to sell you the car for, does. Because they’re not paid per vehicle usually, but rather on overall gross every month (with spiffs every once in a while as well). [Next page](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/kia-dealers-are-horrible/34075.md?page=2)