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2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line — need advice: Used truck versus new compact pickup

DetailWeekendCommunity StarterJul 1, 20262024 Kia EV9 GT-LinePhiladelphia

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 Philadelphia. Appreciate any ideas on what to check first.

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BoxerGal13Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 1, 2026permalink

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Kia EV9, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. That's the whole play. If the story changes I'll post the new data.

DetailWeekendCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 2, 2026permalink

Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2024 Kia EV9 first. If the story changes I'll post the new data.

ColdStartFan91Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 2, 2026permalink

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Kia EV9, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.

ColdStartFan91Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 2, 2026permalink

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 Kia EV9 in Philadelphia, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “line — need advice: used truck versus,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. Wrote this up on my lunch break.

DetailWeekendCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 2, 2026permalink

Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2024 Kia EV9. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

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