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2023 Kia Telluride — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?

TrailGeek611Community StarterMar 26, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeNew York

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. I am trying to get the facts straight before spending money.

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TruckOwner798Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 26, 2026permalink

Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. I would not wire money until I've seen the 2023 Kia Telluride and the title situation in person or via a trusted PPI. Then the comparison gets honest. Do that first. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

TruckOwner798Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 26, 2026permalink

Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. In New York, insurance quotes flipped a 2023 Kia Telluride comparison for me more than the sale price did. Then the comparison gets honest. That's the whole play. Doc fee is the line I'm watching.

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