2024 Kia EV9 — costs that mattered more than fuel economy
After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed over before buying. What ownership cost…
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2024 Kia EV9 — steering wheel shakes only under highway braking
Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness variat…
2024 Kia EV9 — dealer APR is higher than my credit-union preapproval — second opinion before I spend money
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 12,000 miles. I have a preapproval in hand and the dealer offered a higher rate. Is there any reason to let them try to beat it, an…
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line — how are you estimating real battery degradation?
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 4,800 miles. Dash range changes with temperature and driving, so I'm looking for a better way to judge battery health. What data do…
2024 Kia EV9 — clunk when changing from reverse to drive
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, d…
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line — anyone else: Dealer says they can't reproduce the problem
I've brought the car in twice for an intermittent warning and both times the dealer says no fault found. I have video and timestamps. What's the best way to do…
How are you estimating real battery degradation?
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, s…
2024 Kia EV9 — going one inch smaller for winter wheels — anyone dealt with this recently?
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 sho…
2024 Kia EV9 — coolant is old by age but mileage is low
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 36,500 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by a…
2024 Kia EV9 — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 33,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still…
2024 Kia EV9 — cPO badge versus independent PPI — buyer question from Central Jersey
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 indepen…
2024 Kia EV9 — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 18,500 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good metho…
Need advice: Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. What do you ask the shop to include besides a…
2024 Kia EV9 — dealer cannot reproduce an intermittent warning
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 30,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I h…
2024 Kia EV9 — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 30,500 miles. Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth…
2024 Kia EV9 — service lifetime transmission fluid or leave it alone?
The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it. What are owners doing in practice, and…
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line — question: Apartment charging without a dedicated garage outlet
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 22,000 miles. I can charge at work sometimes but not at home. For people living in apartments, what combination of public charging,…
2024 Kia EV9 — rear end still feels floaty after new shocks
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installati…
2024 Kia EV9 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, about 22,500 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What sh…
New pads squeal more than the old ones
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise…