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rsdsharp

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3. For what it's worth, we bought a 2021 Kona Ultimate in May.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri Sep 24, 2021, 01:37 PM

Sep 2021

It has the 1.6 liter Turbo with a 7 speed DCT and AWD. We’ve been quite happy with it, but at 4 1/2 months and 750 miles it’s too early for issues to show up.

We bought for existing stock, and even as semi conductor shortages were becoming an issue, and without a trade in, we paid about 4 grand below list price, out the door. The Kona does have less trunk space than the others you mentioned, as you probably know.

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Hope to purchase a small, subcompact SUV soon, suggestions? [View all] appalachiablue Sep 2021 OP

no real life advice here markie Sep 2021 #1

Thanks, good video, I've watched a few and read up appalachiablue Sep 2021 #6

All I can give as info; LakeArenal Sep 2021 #2

Thanks, I may look into Nissan if no luck w Kona. appalachiablue Sep 2021 #8

For what it's worth, we bought a 2021 Kona Ultimate in May. rsdsharp Sep 2021 #3

You got a good deal, I've seen Kona's trunk space, it's fine for us. appalachiablue Sep 2021 #9

I wish you luck. Even used ones in my area are going for 10% or more over Blue Book. hlthe2b Sep 2021 #4

Yes, and in my area subcompacts are popular. It appalachiablue Sep 2021 #10

I've bought 4 cars with CarMax .. Xoan Sep 2021 #5

Good to know, thanks. Was there a wait, and appalachiablue Sep 2021 #11

The rental cars will have high milage but probably highway miles. They Tomconroy Sep 2021 #7

Thank you, good to know. I have no familiarity and appalachiablue Sep 2021 #12

There are worse deals out there. Some will still have Tomconroy Sep 2021 #13

I'll def check out Carmax, thanks for the info. appalachiablue Sep 2021 #14

I've got a 2014 Ford Escape with a 2.0 turbo Phoenix61 Sep 2021 #15

Sounds perfect, glad for you. We just missed the 2014 appalachiablue Sep 2021 #16

My step sister has a Subaru, very nice car. Thomas Hurt Sep 2021 #17

Yep, had a Forester, but want smthg. less exp. now. appalachiablue Sep 2021 #18

Please, Please, please....use and look at.... .Consumer Reports...it will help with this purchase or Stuart G Oct 2021 #19

The first thing I reviewed was CR, but we've also appalachiablue Oct 2021 #20