Wheels, Tires & AlignmentDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 25,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements s…
BoostHunter990Community StarterSep 4, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineSan Diego3 replies0 helpful TransmissionDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 35,500 miles. After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behaves normally. Would you s…
HighwayDetailerCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineDetroit10 replies0 helpful 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 37,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements s…
PistonCamper189Community StarterSep 4, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LinePhoenix6 replies0 helpful Thinking about sending an oil sample in mostly to establish a baseline. For a normal street car, which numbers are actually useful over time and which ones do people overreact to?
PistonBuilderCommunity StarterAug 31, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LinePhiladelphia20 replies0 helpful First-Time BuyersPrivate-party saleCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 4,000 miles. I am trying to balance purchase price against downtime and surprise repairs. Would you put the same budget into an older proven car with cash left over, or a…
QuietMom698Community StarterAug 31, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineCleveland10 replies0 helpful Winter Driving & SaltNewsCommunity Starter Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are worth storing another set. Any data poin…
RoadHauler32Community StarterAug 29, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineLos Angeles6 replies0 helpful 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 46,500 miles. I am financing most of the purchase and depreciation could be steep early on.
BrakeGuy390Community StarterAug 22, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineNew York5 replies0 helpful Maintenance & Service IntervalsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 23,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
DetailWeekend708Community StarterApr 27, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineBoston0 replies0 helpful A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling, repairability and what features are locke…
V8Hauler14Community StarterAug 17, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineSouth Florida34 replies0 helpful Alternator & ChargingQuestionCommunity Starter Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometimes will not crank. What is the cleanest parasitic-draw test on a modern car that takes…
RoadTripWrench299Community StarterAug 15, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineCleveland5 replies0 helpful Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? I'd rath…
TruckTuner38Community StarterAug 15, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineDetroit2 replies0 helpful 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 37,000 miles. A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling,…
PixelDaily99Community StarterAug 9, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineNYC / Long Island6 replies0 helpful ADAS, Cameras & CalibrationDiscussionCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 34,500 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you…
DealHaulerCommunity StarterAug 7, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineLas Vegas24 replies0 helpful 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 46,000 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered cars, what updates are meaningful versus no…
SleeperOwner672Community StarterAug 6, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineAustin6 replies0 helpful Alternator & ChargingQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 4,800 miles. On road trips the car used to hold a higher charge rate longer. Now it starts tapering sooner even when the pack is warm. Could this be charger-side variation…
ShiftWeekend72Community StarterJul 31, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineSacramento6 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesDiscussionCommunity Starter Every time I ask for sale price and fees, the conversation goes back to monthly payment. I am bringing my own financing. Is there any reason not to insist on a full buyer order before going in? I am…
CamberBuilder2Community StarterJul 26, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineQueens11 replies0 helpful 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 39,500 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before tr…
DieselGal547Community StarterJul 22, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineSeattle4 replies0 helpful Certified Pre-OwnedPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 20,500 miles. The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an indep…
BatteryCommuter524Community StarterJul 18, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineSalt Lake City3 replies0 helpful HV Battery Health & RangeDiscussionCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 78,000 miles. Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do you trust—usable kWh, charging energy,…
NorthBuilder23Community StarterJul 18, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineCentral Florida3 replies0 helpful Buying NewQuestionCommunity Starter I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on paper. What compromises have actually ma…
WrenchMechanicish30Community StarterApr 12, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineUpstate New York0 replies0 helpful