Does anyone know of a Kia dealer, preferably in Santiago or noth (we live in Sosua). But any Kia dealer will do.
Thanks - D
Authorized Kia dealers in Santiago; ?Nevesa? located at Autopista Duarte entrada del Embrujo- 2 and ?Macarlise Motors? in Bella Vista, in the right hand side when you cross the Hermanos patinos bridge.
On a recent visit to Magna Motors we learned that they now offer a 3 year power train warranty in the DR. This is a great step from the one year version we got on our Hyundai Santa Fe 6 years ago. Prices for the new vehicles I saw were about $10K to $12K more than a comparable vehicle in the US, so they are no longer the bargain they were when I purchased mine, but I believe that is the same issue with any vehicle purchased here now. I believe that in order to keep such a warranty in force, you will have to visit the dealer in order to have all your oil changes and scheduled maintenance done. Please check on that before you buy.
Keep in mind that if you need parts for your Hyundai (or Kia) Jeepeta they will be very hard to find. The dealers keep a very limited number of parts on hand and will not order them for you. I think Hyundai is a good option in the US, but much less so here in the DR. I could write a chapter in my "book of life in the DR" just on this topic.
On a recent visit to Magna Motors we learned that they now offer a 3 year power train warranty in the DR. This is a great step from the one year version we got on our Hyundai Santa Fe 6 years ago. Prices for the new vehicles I saw were about $10K to $12K more than a comparable vehicle in the US, so they are no longer the bargain they were when I purchased mine, but I believe that is the same issue with any vehicle purchased here now. I believe that in order to keep such a warranty in force, you will have to visit the dealer in order to have all your oil changes and scheduled maintenance done. Please check on that before you buy.
Keep in mind that if you need parts for your Hyundai (or Kia) Jeepeta they will be very hard to find. The dealers keep a very limited number of parts on hand and will not order them for you. I think Hyundai is a good option in the US, but much less so here in the DR. I could write a chapter in my "book of life in the DR" just on this topic.
We had a new Rav4 that was totaled, and we are trying to buy with insurance money only.
Why don't you buy a new Rav4 again? Toyotas are pretty dependable cars. Would you tell us what's the reason for the change?
Thanks!
The Hun
The Rav4 is a great car. Our reasons for not buying another are mostly emotional. The accident was horrible - a life was lost.[/QUOTE
I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope - regardless your decision- you won't have any more accidents, even a minor one.
The Hun
Danny, sorry, but if you know how the RAV4 behaved on this terrible accident, and you feel it is a safe car, eventhough a life was lost, wouldn't you feel safer on this car than on anything else you don't know?
Kia and Hyudais are pretty much the same, the alternate platforms when developing new models. For instance, the new Sportage is setting the new one for the next Santa Fe, and the Veracruz was the base for the Mohave. The new Cerato will be the Accent chassis in the near future...and so on. Brakes, airbags, traction control, etc are the same.
In summary, you can't go wrong with either one, Sportage or Tucson, just decide on looks. But my recommendation, stick to what you know, a terrible experience, but you know the product.
I bought a 2002 diesel 4 cylinder Hyundai Terracan; I owned it for 6 years. 1 of the finest cars I've ever owned. Period. I never should have sold it; a story for another day. Well made; VG fuel economy; all of the bangs & whistles. I don't think that you can go wrong with Hyundai. Good hunting.
in the States you get the feeling that the Hyundai is gaining equal statue with Toyota.
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