Car CultureOwner reportCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 10,500 miles. After a few long trips I care more about seat shape, wind noise, HVAC behavior, storage and driver-assist smoothness than horsepower. What traits make a car…
DailyNomad621Community StarterJul 9, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineNashville2 replies0 helpful More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about one electronics failure affecting unrelated systems. Where should physical redundanc…
TowGalCommunity StarterJul 8, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineNationwide6 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'm in P…
DetailWeekendCommunity StarterJul 1, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LinePhiladelphia5 replies0 helpful Alternator & ChargingQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 14,500 miles. I can charge at work sometimes but not at home. For people living in apartments, what combination of public charging, workplace charging and occasional fast…
TowEnthusiastCommunity StarterJun 28, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineLos Angeles7 replies0 helpful EngineDiscussionCommunity Starter A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are not very old. Would you swap coils, inspect plugs, look at injector data, or wait…
NoMarkupCollectorCommunity StarterJun 28, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineBaltimore6 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOQuestionCommunity 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…
ColdStartMechanicish15Community StarterJun 26, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineOhio3 replies0 helpful 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 62,000 miles. New windshield is in and shop says the camera needs calibration. Car drives fine and no warning is showing. Would you still do the calibration immediately, a…
ShiftCollector47Community StarterJun 25, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineOhio4 replies0 helpful Steering & SuspensionBuying adviceCommunity Starter Car started pulling slightly right after a tire rotation. Alignment printout is technically in spec. Is it worth cross-rotating tires to check radial pull before paying for another alignment? Appreci…
QuattroCamper4Community StarterJun 16, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineCalifornia23 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 32,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history,…
BatteryMechanicish308Community StarterJun 14, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineNew York5 replies0 helpful After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try before booking service?
PistonWrench24Community StarterJun 12, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineTampa11 replies0 helpful 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 41,500 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should tr…
TrackWrench959Community StarterMay 31, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineCleveland4 replies0 helpful Financing, APR & RefinancingPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 29,000 miles. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth more over my expected payoff period?
DailyMiles859Community StarterMay 20, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineNorth Jersey6 replies0 helpful Electrical, Battery & StartingBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 8,200 miles. Battery tested okay at a parts store, but if the car sits for a weekend it sometimes won't crank. Alternator voltage looks normal while running. How would you…
CruiseLearner89Community StarterMay 20, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LinePortland1 reply0 helpful What Should I Buy?Diagnostic helpCommunity Starter I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same car again. What would you check next?
ShiftGuy438Community StarterMay 16, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineConnecticut5 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemDiscussionCommunity Starter Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be checked in the resistor/controller circuit?
CleanBuyer879Community StarterMay 4, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineBoston2 replies0 helpful Alternator & ChargingBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 78,000 miles. I can charge at work sometimes but not at home. For people living in apartments, what combination of public charging, workplace charging and occasional fast…
TrackDriverCommunity StarterMay 3, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineAustin13 replies0 helpful 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 33,000 miles. 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 para…
BrakeCommuterCommunity StarterApr 26, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineCharlotte4 replies0 helpful Rattles, Squeaks & NoisesDiscussionCommunity Starter 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 33,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without ra…
TorqueMomCommunity StarterApr 26, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineCleveland3 replies0 helpful This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 32,000 miles. Car needs tires soon and has a few cosmetic issues. I am not sure whether spending…
ProjectCollector493Community StarterApr 22, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineDallas9 replies0 helpful Financing, APR & RefinancingPrivate-party saleCommunity Starter I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to beat it, and how should I compare lender fees or incentives instead of only APR?
BatteryScout255Community StarterApr 17, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LineDetroit7 replies0 helpful