Sold my car.....

corrado · 11-19-2009, 08:32 PM

Well, what can I say. It was a fun car, been pretty good to me, but paying for parts was just ridiculously expensive. I just couldn't justify it anymore, so it will be gone as of tomorrow.

And no, this is not a joke, and April fool's day is WAY out.

I really did sell it, and as of tomorrow I will be a proud owner of a new 2010 KIA (yes I said K I A Soul!) It's a small Suv type vehicle, it's Molten (red), 4 cylinders, great on gas, 5 speed manual, 142 HP but it only weighs 2800 lbs, it's fully loaded with heated seats, heated mirrors, Blueteeth (I'm sure some Colgate can take care of that!), 18 inch wheels, "sport" suspension, 315 watt 8 speaker system with disco light up red LED Speakers, USB, MP3, 5 year warranty, you name it.

NO THIS IS NOT A JOKE! I just sold my car and bought a KIA Soul.

I sold the Rav 4, NOT the vette, comeon, I'm crazy but I'm not Insane!

The Rav was getting on in years, being 12 years old and seriously, if you think "Corvette tax" is bad, Toyota parts are just absolutely rediculously priced so it was time to go.

I have some big plans for my Kia (appearance wise, not performance, it is a KIA afterall

) as this is my work vehicle. Most will have to wait till the spring and when I have some free time, if that ever happens.

I wonder if Kia owners do the Wave?!?:bigears

LJD51 · 11-19-2009, 08:35 PM

VETFEVER · 11-19-2009, 08:38 PM

I started to laugh before I even opened the thread

Indy · 11-19-2009, 08:39 PM

I don't know if I should feel sorry for you or not, but a Kia parked beside a Vette...

Might as well go for Minivan

Patman · 11-19-2009, 08:58 PM

The Kia Soul is quite an interesting looking vehicle, it should help to attract more attention for your business for sure! I can't wait to see how it ends up looking when you've finished customizing it!

cargo247 · 11-19-2009, 09:05 PM

ya ok..... thought for sure the paint fumes got to you and then i see a kia and i was right

Todd

OBSESHON Mark · 11-19-2009, 09:29 PM

Sounds like a Hot Rod.

dlynch · 11-19-2009, 09:47 PM

You'll be hanging out here?
http://www.kiasoulforums.com/

DaveL

corrado · 11-19-2009, 09:53 PM

No no, not a hotrod by any means, this will be my work/winter vehicle, but it does come standard with more creature comforts than most cars 3 times it's price, some that my vette doesn't even have!

It's a funky lil car, looks are subjective, but i think it looks infinitely nicer than the Scion box car that it is similar to.

4 KRUSIN · 11-20-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VETFEVER

I started to laugh before I even opened the thread

Yep, you got me with the Smart Car, but not this time. Congrats on the Kia.

DigitalZ · 11-20-2009, 07:44 AM

Better paint 'er up good cause they is damn fugly in stock form.

Snobike Mike · 11-20-2009, 09:38 AM

squalo1 · 11-20-2009, 10:17 AM

Kia is still an import, I guess the parts might be cheaper, but I won't say for sure.

YOUR NOT GOING TO TURN INTO ONE OF THOSE "TUNER NERDS" ARE YOU! Please don't let me see you start wearing hood ornaments around your neck

Congrats on the purchase and hope it serves you well.

p.s. You always know how to catch peoples attention don't you...except those who really know you.

The Cripp · 11-20-2009, 01:32 PM

Newsflash!

"Corrado becomes a ricer"

Jutskin · 11-20-2009, 03:15 PM

Good luck with the KIA.....good value.
Ya had me goin for a second.

corrado · 11-20-2009, 04:29 PM

Youse guys are too funny.

This is my work/winter car, it's NOT replacing my vette. By the way, I looked at Chevy, they don't have anything that size, or price comparable. The Equinox is WAYYY too big, and a LOT more money.
It really was a no brainer and being Korean, NOT Japanese, the parts are not too bad $$.
Seriously, for the price and amount of features it has most of you will be amazed I think. Looks are always subjective of course, but see it in person before you judge, it's not for everyone. Then again, some people like BONE STOCK Vettes, go figure.

squalo1 · 11-20-2009, 05:18 PM

I think we should have a GTG on Saturday and you have to bring the new baby so we can check it out.

JPEAK · 11-20-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corrado

Youse guys are too funny.

This is my work/winter car, it's NOT replacing my vette. By the way, I looked at Chevy, they don't have anything that size, or price comparable. The Equinox is WAYYY too big, and a LOT more money.
It really was a no brainer and being Korean, NOT Japanese, the parts are not too bad $$.
Seriously, for the price and amount of features it has most of you will be amazed I think. Looks are always subjective of course, but see it in person before you judge, it's not for everyone. Then again, some people like BONE STOCK Vettes, go figure.

Just incase you may be interested in joining the Kia Forum, here's their VIP link.
http://www.kia-forums.com/

Cdn Z06 Mike · 11-20-2009, 07:56 PM

Nope ....sorry chief didn't buy it for even a milli second but congrats on the new purchase!!!!!!!

WildWilly55 · 11-22-2009, 11:26 AM

Wow---I got stung 2 years ago in the original April Fools post!! I was in Amarillo, Texas half way thru the Route 66 tour when I opened that one up about 5 in the morning!!----I woke Sylvia and said you won't believe who just sold their vette for a SMART Car!!!

The things you remember with this group!!!