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They do have a history of cheaping on parts. When we had a KIA, all sorts of problems with CV joints, and power steering components, all expiring around 130,000
by cmrdporcupine 4y ago
They do have a history of cheaping on parts. When we had a KIA, all sorts of problems with CV joints, and power steering components, all expiring around 130,000km or so. Just lower quality seals & parts on drivetrain components, that lasted just until out of drivetrain warranty, if I recall.
Their EVs seem well built, from watching Sandy Munro videos, anyways. (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igFytqIMp0A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igFytqIMp0A)
But they're also so-far all in the upper tier of price ranges. Nobody is really making a 'budget' EV yet, apart from maybe GM with the Bolt.
- Aeolun 4y agoExpiring at 130k KM seems sort of reasonable? How long do you expect those parts to last?
- quesera 4y ago130k km == 81k mi, for the metrically-impaired. CV joints, drivetrain, power steering ... in a "reliable" vehicle, will last at least double or triple that!
- simfree 4y agoDepends how and where you drive it, and what ride quality you will put up with. Around 80k miles upgrading to better aftermarket suspension components is usually worth it.