I bought this car brand new in 2002. Served me well over the years, but just a month ago the heater core started to leak. This is a MAJOR problem because it basically rendars the car underivable. The smell through the vents in unbearable (antifreeze) and because of this the heat cannot work. I called my Kia dealership and the they quoted the job to be 1200 with parts and labor. I think this is outrageous that the heater core sprung a leak at such a young age. I own a 73 Camaro and it still has the original heater core. I refuse to repair the car Kia's value decline at such a quick rate that it isn't worth it. I'll never buy a Kia again.
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I bought this car brand new in 2002. Served me well over the years, but just a month ago the heater core started to leak. This is a MAJOR problem because it basically rendars the car underivable. The smell through the vents in unbearable (antifreeze) and because of this the heat cannot work. I called my Kia dealership and the they quoted the job to be 1200 with parts and labor. I think this is outrageous that the heater core sprung a leak at such a young age. I own a 73 Camaro and it still has the original heater core. I refuse to repair the car Kia's value decline at such a quick rate that it isn't worth it. I'll never buy a Kia again.
- angusboom, Bronx, NY, US