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A new car from a common brand isn’t really an investment. It loses value fast.
Now that’s out of the way, the Telluride is a solid choice. I’ve been driving mine for 6 months and 11,000 miles with no problems. It’s been great. I think it offers the best value compared to other SUVs, though the 2023 Nissan Armada is being heavily discounted, I still prefer the Telluride. It’s a big decision, so it’s completely reasonable to be cautious. Check reviews on this forum and elsewhere. Just keep in mind that cars can have issues. The goal is to choose a vehicle you like and one that has good dealer support for any problems.
@Cassidy
100 percent agree
@Cassidy
Absolutely right
@Cassidy
Not sure how your first comment relates to the question, but I agree with everything else
Alby said:
@Cassidy
Not sure how your first comment relates to the question, but I agree with everything else
The person who posted asked if it was a ‘worthwhile investment.’ It’s not a good investment since it loses value daily. That’s what I was getting at.
@Cassidy
There’s more to an investment than just value changes.
@Cassidy
What deals are there on the Armada? The base SV has fewer features than a Telluride S. Here, it’s priced around $54k.
Brogan said:
@Cassidy
What deals are there on the Armada? The base SV has fewer features than a Telluride S. Here, it’s priced around $54k.
I’ve seen them at $9000 off MSRP, and just a couple weeks ago my local dealer had them at $12,000 off MSRP, so a Platinum was at $62k.
@Cassidy
Wow, that’s impressive. Here they’re still around $55k for SV, which seems outdated compared to the Telluride priced at $40k.
Their dealer service can be a big drawback. I’ve had a terrible experience with mine.
Blake said:
Their dealer service can be a big drawback. I’ve had a terrible experience with mine.
I agree. Two nearby dealers are booked over a month out, even for urgent needs. The one with more openings is over an hour away. Hopefully, Kia dealers will expand to meet the demand.
First off, it’s your money so spend it how you want. If you’re unsure about a Kia, that’s okay. It’s your choice and you have every right to skip it.
That said, we’ve had our 2023 SXP X-Line since April and driven over 10K miles with several long trips. We absolutely love it. We had a good experience with the dealer (we knew they’d try to push extras, though). The only minor issue was a small trim piece falling off, which coincidentally was recalled shortly after. Getting it fixed under warranty went smooth. They inspected it, ordered the part, and kept in touch weekly until it came in. It took about two weeks to arrive, and then I was in and out of the dealership in under an hour.
We also scheduled our first free oil change without any hassle.
All in all, we’re very happy with it and recommend it to anyone interested in that type of vehicle.
Yep, it’s been fantastic. I’m driving a 2023 SX-P 4X and it’s the best vehicle I’ve owned so far. After 6 months and around 4900 miles, everything is perfect. The stories I hear from others make me want to leave this group though. And yes, I did pay a bit more than I should have.
We have our 2022 EX for a year now with around 17k miles, and it’s been amazing.
Comparing features with other similar SUVs, we found the Telluride to be the best value. It’s also very stylish.
I worked as a technician at a major dealership that also sold Hyundai. A friend of mine was the service manager there, and when the Tellurides/Palisades were first released, I asked him about quality back in 2019, and he said the same last year. He thinks the cars are solid and would buy one without hesitation.
@Blaze
I have the same model year (2022) and mileage. Zero issues, and I love driving it.
@Blaze
Thanks for sharing
I own a 2021 SX-P and it’s been almost perfect. There’s a reason they’ve been popular since they came out. This is the first time since 2019 that you can buy one at MSRP. Before the shortages, that was rare. In 2021, for the cost, there was nothing that could compete, besides the not-so-attractive Hyundai Palisade. Things might’ve changed since then.
Check out the Kia forums and look for specific problems. Most issues discussed are minor like rock chips or dealers charging over MSRP.
Cars are never truly investments.
Ciel said:
Cars are never truly investments.
I get that and probably should have phrased my post differently.