Quality greatly improved from 2001 model? in what way? I have no complaints
on my 2001 expect brake squeal.The biggest downside,as you will find ,Doug
is the cars sure don't hold their value.A 2003 figures to drop at least
$5,000in blue book value in the first 2 years,depending on mileage,options
and the overall shape of vehicle. I got a letter from KIA last year telling
me that the original size of my engine was slightly smaller than what they
stated.For this,they offered to extend my 100,000 warranty on powertrain to
120,000 miles.I thought that was nice of them.So I'm still covered for
another 72,000 miles yet.As far as gas mileage,I foundit odd that most are
saying the 2003 4cyl. gets sub-par mileage.I get 25 in the city and 32-33 on
the highway and I havent even need a tuneup yet (48,000 miles)