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Used 2012 Kia Forte hatchbacks for sale near me

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Est. $400 /mo*
Down Payment
$0
Net trade-in value
$0
Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
0.0%

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Ebony Black
Int. color: Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG: 26-36
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.0L I4 16V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: DTS0095B
VIN: KNAFU5A25C5643718

Features

Convenience: Keyless Entry
Entertainment: Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior: Alloy Wheels
Safety: Backup Camera, Brake Assist, Stability Control

Reviews

Gary Yeomans Ford review

Very friendly & Helpful service on all ends.

Very friendly & Helpful service on all ends. Ralph and Wally were extremely helpful with sales and financial support. I?m extremely grateful! Very happy to be a Chevy Truck owner. Definitely would recommend Gary Yeomans to any friend of family!

2012 Kia Forte EX review

2012 Kia Forte EX 2. the absolute best car in the

So I got 2012 Kia Forte EX, 2.0L, for an amazing price! How much and why, you ask? High mileage and cracked windshield, and wasn't cleaned up by the dealership yet. I just happened to see it right after the dealership took it. The window doesn't affect my sight. The high miles are because it was used for a work car. Where I live you travel an hour 1 way for most people. Didn't care about the miles. It was taken care of properly and I have been to. The only thing that drives me crazy if the timing click.i looked up how to fix it. It's a free fix. I've had to learn how to work on my own car since I don't have my husband here. Y'all I'm a 44 year old woman with DISABILITIES! I can work on this car without being totally confused and lost. I've learned to do my own brakes, which takes me longer to get the dang tire off than replacing the brackets and brake pads. I've learned to do a few other things too. I'm learning how to change my alternator this weekend. With a mechanic by my side telling me what to do every step of the way. I now have 250k miles on Batman, my kid's named the car, and I know he'll run another 250k as long as I keep up.on regular maintenance. You know oil changes, tune ups, and getting to know your car's every feel and sound. knowing if my car sounds funny or not acting right is important to me since I'm not able to run out and buy a new car or afford a shop to take it too. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE my Kia Forte EX. I can truly and honestly say the ONLY thing I hate on Batman is that he has a sealed system, meaning you can't check nor add transmission fluid. You can but you gotta be smart enough and brave enough to figure it out. It's possible for a non-mechanic to do this but I highly do not recommend you try it of you don't know what your doing. Overall this has been an amazing car and I'm never getting rid of it. It's amazing on gas, 28 miles per gallon still, in town! I'm moving 1500 miles away in another 5 weeks and I'm excited to see what kind of mileage I'll get. I recommend this car for someone getting their 1st car, or wants 1 to travel for work, a small family car, or just plain wants a cute car. I've always been a big Dodge and Ford fan, Kia's are now on my list of favorite vehicles. I'll definitely be crying when I give this car to my son in 2 more years when he starts driving.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Ebony Black
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG: 23-32
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2.4L I-4 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine
Stock #: 15309-B013
VIN: KNAFW5A37C5550797

Features

Convenience: Keyless Entry
Entertainment: Bluetooth®, CD Player
Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof
Safety: Automatic Emergency Braking, Brake Assist, Stability Control

Reviews

NextGear Motors review

Amazing, caring and knowledgeable sales team!

Amazing, caring and knowledgeable sales team! From working with Allan, salesman to find the perfect vehicle, to Kianoosh, sales manager and Tony, General manager, this was the best car buying experience I have ever had! Straightforward, now hassling, price reasonable and they worked fast. I’ve been at dealerships for 6-8 hours buying this took literally 2 hours including test drive. No pressure to buy additional packages. Great communication from the initial email with Allan online about the car! Helpful tips from the General Manager about financing. I didn’t feel treated differently as woman or taken advantage of. If you are looking for a used vehicle please check them out! I love the fact the GM Tony was hands on often you never see them! Call Allan and get started. I have my dream car!!

2012 Kia Forte SX review

This was a workhorse.

I purchased this car like new with just over 1000 miles on the odometer. I owned it long enough to put over 200000 miles on it and overall it was a great vehicle. At about a 170000 miles, it started showing its age and I ran into a few minor problems as I approached the 200000 mile mark. I believe that with a little TLC, these cars can last up to 300,000 miles. It is a Kia, so the fit and finish is not 100%, and also they do not like to be neglected on maintenance. Other than that it was a great vehicle and if you need a little car and you're on a budget then look no further.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Bright Silver
Int. color: Stone
Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
MPG: 26-36
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 2L I-4 DOHC, variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine wi
Stock #: SD241371AA
VIN: KNAFU5A20C5630391

Features

Convenience: Keyless Entry
Entertainment: Bluetooth®, CD Player
Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof
Safety: Automatic Emergency Braking, Brake Assist, Stability Control

Reviews

Landers McLarty Toyota review

Hello, I recently purchased a 2021 Toyota Tacoma from

Hello, I recently purchased a 2021 Toyota Tacoma from Landers McLarty Toyota-"DJ" DeJon Bailey, Sales Professional. I had an exceptional experience during the entire purchase process. DJ was very knowledgeable of all aspects of the Tacoma and very articulate when explaining the purchasing process and addressed all my inquiries and questions in a timely manner. I live 1.5 hours from the dealership and once the paperwork was completed; he personally delivered my Tacoma to home address and again addressing any questions I had. I will definitely plan to have my next vehicle purchase via DJ!

2012 Kia Forte EX review

needed a new motor. was changed free of charged.

Once it was done it ran great now gas have to ask motor has to be replace. Is this under recall. Have to call dealership to find out.

Vehicle information

Ext. color: Ebony Black
Int. color: Stone
Drivetrain: FWD
MPG: 26-36
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Engine: 2.0L I4 16V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: 735721M
VIN: KNAFU5A23C5552639

Features

Entertainment: Bluetooth®, CD Player, Satellite Radio
Exterior: Alloy Wheels
Safety: Brake Assist, Stability Control

Reviews

Jack Giambalvo Hyundai review

had a great experience at Jack Giambalvo Hyundai in

had a great experience at Jack Giambalvo Hyundai in York! Everyone who I worked with were very helpful and very friendly! When I arrived I was greeted by Russell McPaul who answered all of my questions, brought up a vehicle to take for a test drive and worked with me throughout the purchasing process. I also spoke with Dan Castillo who I worked with to make the deal. There was no pressure to have to take the car that day like some dealerships force you to do so when I came to pick up the car I met with Jayme Cabott in Finance to get all of the paperwork signed and he explained each form and what it meant before asking me to sign them. Russell then brought my new car up front and showed me how to get all of the functions set up and made sure that I was all set. I have purchased quite a few cars over the years with this being my first Hyundai and this by far was the best experience I have had. Great job by all!

2012 Kia Forte EX review

Stout little car

I own the 2.0l EX model. Everything is excellent on the car except for 2 subjective gripes; I do a lot of highway driving and the road/wind noise is pretty loud. The other would be that the stock suspension is pretty rough around town. It doesn’t really “absorb” the hits from bumps/potholes. Aside from that, excellent reliability, great mpg, tons of space both for passengers and storage, and AMAZING sound system.

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Kia Forte prices by year

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2017 Kia Forte $5,699 6 Great deals
2016 Kia Forte $3,982 14 Great deals
2015 Kia Forte $5,995 16 Good deals

About the 2012 Kia Forte

Basics

LX shown (base trim).

Seating
5
Door count
4
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Combined MPG
29
Transmission
M/T
Engine
156.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Side view of the 2012 Kia Forte
FAQs

How much does the 2012 Kia Forte cost?

The 2012 Kia Forte price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2012 Forte is $6,656, with pricing starting at $3,789.

What is the MPG of the 2012 Kia Forte?

The 2012 Kia Forte offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 29 MPG.

These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2012 Kia Forte reliable?

The 2012 Kia Forte has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Forte owners.

Is the 2012 Kia Forte a good sedan?

Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2012 Kia Forte.

(63 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.4
Ratings (63 reviews)

85% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.4
Trims

EX (2 styles)

Style
5dr HB EX 4dr Sdn Auto EX
Inventory price
Starting at $18,100 Starting at $17,600
Combined MPG
29 30
Engine
156.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 156.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

LX (2 styles)

Style
4dr Sdn Man LX 4dr Sdn Auto LX
Inventory price
Starting at $15,200 Starting at $16,200
Combined MPG
29 29
Engine
156.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 156.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

SX (2 styles)

Style
5dr HB SX 4dr Sdn Auto SX
Inventory price
Starting at $19,600 Starting at $19,100
Combined MPG
26 26
Engine
173.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) 173.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

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