My wife has a 2005 Tucson that won’t die leading me to believe Hyundai Kia is a reliable car.
Bought one used last year with decent maintenance records for $15k. So far over $7k in maintenance and repairs. Timing chain and guides. Exhaust cam (dealer keeps these in stock for that engine - wonder why?) Pcv valve (never done and not in maintenance schedule leading to bad catalytic converters). That will be fun and expensive as it’s part of the exhaust manifold. Engine flush. LKA camera only works when it wants to. Drain and refill tranny. Coolant flush. Oils changes. Tires this week. No problem with maintenance expense. Big problem with big repairs. Timing chain at 90k??
No wonder I drive a 1999 Land Cruiser.
Bought one used last year with decent maintenance records for $15k. So far over $7k in maintenance and repairs. Timing chain and guides. Exhaust cam (dealer keeps these in stock for that engine - wonder why?) Pcv valve (never done and not in maintenance schedule leading to bad catalytic converters). That will be fun and expensive as it’s part of the exhaust manifold. Engine flush. LKA camera only works when it wants to. Drain and refill tranny. Coolant flush. Oils changes. Tires this week. No problem with maintenance expense. Big problem with big repairs. Timing chain at 90k??
No wonder I drive a 1999 Land Cruiser.
