ccmtcanada Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) It's been a whirlwind of a week for us. Last Thursday, my trusty car....a 1990 Toyota Corolla SR5 broke down on me for the last time. This car had over 380,000 kms on it....it drove me back and forth to University in the early 90's, to Michigan and back every weekend while bly and I were dating...it went on countless road trips and camping trips. I've had a lot of great memories in it. Was is a practical family car? Not on your life...our family of 4 couldn't sit in it comfortably, but it travelled afar with me. Last Thursday, something happened that was a sure sign that it was time to let the car go. A friend of mine, who I drive into Toronto most mornings usually doesn't work on Thursday's, but for some reason decided to head in. I went to the GO Station for the pick up and I hit the brakes and they went straight to the floor!! If my friend wasn't working that day, then that would have happened to me on the 401 instead of in a parking lot!! Anyhow, long story short, I needed to replace the brakes lines, and the fuel line. Add to that a new timing belt (it was overdue), and a new suspension and I just couldn't justify the repair bill to this 18 year old car. So, bly and I headed off on Friday to visit some dealerships. I'm just looking for a smallish commuter car...something good on gas with a good warranty. I test drove the new Corollas and Civics but my uncle (who used to work for both Toyota and Honda), suggested to test drive the Kia Spectra, because the quality has improved a lot and he'd recommend it to anyone in the market. Well, the Spectra drove just as nicely as the Corolla and Civic, but was considerably cheaper...and with 0% financing it was really a no brainer. It also has a 5 year, 100,000km bumper to bumper warranty...Toyota and Honda only offered a 3 year, 60,000 km bumper to bumper warranty. I bought it on Friday night and drove it home this afternoon. Here are a few pics...the last pic of me with the Corolla taken just before I traded it in...fittingly taken in front of a Canadian Tire store. (where lately it spent a lot of time being fixed...LOL). I dont have a pic of the new car yet, but found the same colour and model on the net. I'll miss the old girl, but safety and reliability are more important right now. Edited January 29, 2008 by ccmtcanada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Good move Cliff... the next repair would have been the police pulling your plates for rust thru very soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyv Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) A few of the people that live around me have purchased Kia's in the last year or so, all seem to be very satisfied. My buddy has their version of the mini van and he and his wife just love it. Edited January 29, 2008 by Garyv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Good for you Cliff can't beat 0 percent financing.Once the car is not safe its time to move on. Hope the CRV has lots of life left in her MTP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 you got your moneies worth eh!! nice job on the new ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Wayne.....yep....she deserves the break for the punishment I put her thru for the past 18 years. (and no I dont mean bly) Gary....I've talked to a few kia owners as well, and they are all very pleasantly surprised by their quality now. I'm hoping I have the same luck! MTP....The CRV still runs like new...so I'm hoping for 5 more years!!! Crazyhook....yep....the Corolla owes me NOTHING...and the deal I got on the Kia was too good to pass up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecxstriper Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 When are we installing the rod holders ? Nice car there Cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautifish Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Congrats on the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Good move Cliff. Kia/Hyundai have become Toyota and Honda killers in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 very nice,congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krawler Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 useless information! sorry but how is this fishing related? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Hope it pulls your boat to your favourite fishing hole Cliff ! Hows that Krawler ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 useless information! sorry but how is this fishing related? Krawler....if you read the rules of the board, it asks that non fishing posts have NF in the title. If you see that and dont care, then dont click. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted January 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Hope it pulls your boat to your favourite fishing hole Cliff ! Hows that Krawler ? LOL Wanye....I do shore fish a lot too, and this car can hold my fishing rods/reels and tackle...maybe I should have mentioned that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFinder Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 enough with the negativity krawler, some of us enjoy reading about other's personal lives on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krawler Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Easy explanation, thank you! no offense, seeing a lot of these NF's lately. wont look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 If you want straight fishing... go check out angling f an a tics. Might take a week between each post...but it will be fishing! Either that or when the next beer bash is. It's winter...ice season isn't in full swing and these NF posts fill the "off season" EVERY year to keep us entertained. If people can't find joy in another members happiness...then try valium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 LOL Wanye....I do shore fish a lot too, and this car can hold my fishing rods/reels and tackle...maybe I should have mentioned that. Won't shore fishin' be a thing of the past when the weather warms up? I mean since y'all have the boat and everything now... or can Carole still not catch anything from a boat??? Congrats on the new car y'all!!! I'm sure it will serve you well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Nice going Cliff. I was thinking Kia, but heard some bad stuff bout them in the past. Glad to hear they have improved the quality of their products. While my car was being fixed last year, my curteous car was Kia Optima. I must say, that thing was almost too smooth. I didn't realize how fast I was going kinda fast. Perhaps I will look at Kia when its time. Again, congrats, its tough to let go of ol' faithful, well kinda, but best of luck with the new vehicle. BTW, did you get a hitch for it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfville Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 So that's the car I'll see comes May when we meet at that spot? Nice car, you'll sure enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Looks great Cliff! I can't wait to spill something in it!!!! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medmart Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Nice car cliff hope it last you a long time kia makes some nice cars now rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Congrat's Cliff and as you know I can relate, LOL! Joanne and I literally on the spur of the moment bought 2 new vehicles ourselves recently. I love searching for deals and checking out cars so that part was fun. Selling the 2 old ones is a huge pain though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Good stuff Cliff, looks nice! and ya, I researched Kia before I bought mine and they have come a long way in the last couple of years....i think it helped that Hudai bought them Enjoy!!! maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 useless information! sorry but how is this fishing related? Useful information: To catch a fish - tie hook to line, wrap a worm of the hook, place in water abd wait. I hope you will find this useful Congrads on the car, you should be able to get it going fast enough to troll for Peterbuilts on the 401. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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