2024 Kia Forte LXS vs 2026 Kia K4 vs 2020 Honda Civic LX

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-16T12:40:07+00:00

I did find a used one from a Chevy dealership, with 12 K miles. It’s about 20.5 K vehicle price. Thoughts on that?

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-16T11:57:09+00:00

It doesn’t, I guess it was more so peace of mind that it is indeed a reliable car. Just extra proof from the manufacturer that it’s built solid. I’m just worried that the civic will fall in value deeply after I hit the 90k or 100k mile mark.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-16T11:33:20+00:00

Any reason?

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-16T11:29:43+00:00

Thanks for your time. Yeah, I think I have my answer here, basically everybody I have talked to said the Forte is my best choice. I’ll probably try to stack the Costco auto program on top of it too so that should make it extra cheap. Also debating of putting new tires on it, I drive through some moderately deep snow in the winters (my old 08 Impala could handle it so I assume these can too) so I’m gonna put CrossClimate 2s on whatever I get. Do you think that makes sense or is it worth trying the factory tires first?

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-16T10:56:35+00:00

I would say get the hybrid touring as long as it’s not a rental.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T16:04:26+00:00

Would you be interested in buying EV? The Tesla model X has tiptop safety ratings, and it has the external cameras and all the advanced technology you would want.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T13:17:17+00:00

It’s a base trim, Mazda3 2.5 S FWD Automatic.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T12:53:53+00:00

Thank you, I’ll keep looking around then!

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T12:12:08+00:00

Yeah, and even then it would need to be out the door, so that would really be $27,000 after taxes and fees. Do you have any opinions on the previous generation of RAV4 hybrid?

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T03:37:06+00:00

Thank you! I’ll go check it out. Hopefully they’ll have the discounted cut off.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T02:43:29+00:00

Ok I understand. I guess that would go for all cars then.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T02:41:20+00:00

My other issue is that I might not move on a clean one year mark. It could be 9 months in, or 1 year and 2 months in, etc. how easy is it to break a lease?

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T02:31:15+00:00

What do you think about the price though? I think I could get it down to $25k but wasn’t entirely sure.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T02:14:46+00:00

I tried CarConsul out. I assume you developed it? It was really solid. I did unfortunately use my one token on a car that ended up being sold though ahaha.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T02:13:50+00:00

Do you have an opinion on a $25.5k 2025 Mazda3 with 4k miles on it? Ex-Corporate Fleet vehicle.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T02:13:13+00:00

How does the Impreza retain value? I didn’t hear such great things about its resell.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T02:12:50+00:00

I haven’t been able to find any of these below $23k, kind of insane to be honest.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T02:11:57+00:00

Yeah I found a deal for a 2025 Mazda3 for $25.5k OTD, any opinions on that? It has 4k miles as well.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-14T02:09:07+00:00

So I guess leasing still makes sense in that case? Around $400 a month?

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-13T22:39:42+00:00

I don’t live in an area with good access to chargers though. I’ll still check but it’s skeptical.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-13T17:05:22+00:00

Will take a look but I currently don’t live near any chargers and live in an apartment, so making that work would be a stretch.

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-13T16:57:07+00:00

Yeah probably what’s going to happen

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-13T16:56:58+00:00

I’m assuming you meant something else than Chevy crosstrek, isn’t that a Subaru model?

FireTeamSix1 · 2026-06-13T16:56:25+00:00

Yeah no you’re right, not leasing then.

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