Now that I got your attention, this is not about a wife,
truck or tractor, but rather a car. The backstory: In 2021
I bought a new Kia Soul Ex. Good price point, lots of
standard amenities and just a comfortable fun little car
to drive.
Last week at 8000 miles the automatic transmission needed
replacing. Kia honored the warranty and I already have the
vehicle back with a remanufactured transmission same model
as the one which failed. The tech said they have so many
failures that KIA rebuilds the old defective units. As far
as I know it is identical to the failed unit without
improvements. I have lost confidence in the car because I
see no reason for it not happening again. In addition this
model year is also prone to engine failure to what degree
I do not know. I am looking for your perspectives, knowing
there are bound to be some service techs lurking here with
inside information, how common is this in the auto
industry, was it a poor installation during the build or
have you had a similar experience with your vehicle, did
you stay or go?
truck or tractor, but rather a car. The backstory: In 2021
I bought a new Kia Soul Ex. Good price point, lots of
standard amenities and just a comfortable fun little car
to drive.
Last week at 8000 miles the automatic transmission needed
replacing. Kia honored the warranty and I already have the
vehicle back with a remanufactured transmission same model
as the one which failed. The tech said they have so many
failures that KIA rebuilds the old defective units. As far
as I know it is identical to the failed unit without
improvements. I have lost confidence in the car because I
see no reason for it not happening again. In addition this
model year is also prone to engine failure to what degree
I do not know. I am looking for your perspectives, knowing
there are bound to be some service techs lurking here with
inside information, how common is this in the auto
industry, was it a poor installation during the build or
have you had a similar experience with your vehicle, did
you stay or go?