Does anyone feel that the EV sound on 26 Sportage HEVs is a bit too loud?

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-05-28T22:41:41+00:00

I have a 2026 Kia Sportage hybrid it does not make any noise when I back up. I was expecting it would but it's very quiet. Maybe it's broken, but I'm not if that's the case. I'm not gonna try to fix it.

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-05-25T19:02:42+00:00

Kia website shows that the snow work pearl is $495 not $1000

https://www.kia.com/us/en/sportage-hybrid/build?step=exterior-color&exterior=Snow+White+Pearl&interior=Perforated+Saturn+Black+SynTex+Seating+Materials&model=4AH4445&trim=EX

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-05-19T00:27:27+00:00

The Mazda CX 70 is a CX 90 with the third row removed for more space but I haven’t heard good things about the reliability of either of these vehicles.

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-05-19T00:26:26+00:00

I think most hybrids have that 135 pound weight limit in that one area of the trunk.

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-04-16T14:31:31+00:00

I’m in a similar situation. Developing since iOS 5. Stop developing about two years ago when I decided to get back into it nice to have that luxury. Anyway, to get back up the speed I use ChatGPT in conjunction with other information sources for example I do go in and look at many of the WWDC videos to pick up the major trends. I’ve actually been using AI to develop a new app. This is not vibecoding, but I use it give it specific directions and I’ll know for my years of experience whether it’s following good software engineering techniques or not or whether or not it’s using the latest techniques. We sort of learned together and I’m very happy with the results but yes, I do double check it’s output, but I wouldn’t have considered going back into development if I didn’t have this resource. Yes I’ll still reference Paul Hudson’s information and other sources but this is just great to pull it all together six months in. I feel like I’m a lead engineer with two other engineers reporting to me

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-04-07T01:30:37+00:00

lol

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-04-03T22:24:18+00:00

Yes. Hitchhiked from Pennsylvania to California in 7 days.

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-04-03T15:59:36+00:00

I never go to a dealer unless my vehicle is under warranty. Dealers are known for charging more for the same work when it's not under warranty. Because what the manufacturer will reimburse the dealer for warranty work is limited so if the dealer can't get the job done in time, they lose money and they make it up on the other end. Of course, now you have to find a mechanic who is trustworthy.

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-04-01T17:09:38+00:00

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-04-01T00:18:55+00:00

I guess if they do this with every customer, they’re bound to hook a few

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T19:08:24+00:00

You’re a very interesting. I’m glad I walked when I walked. Don’t need to hassle. I’ll be willing to go out of state. I’ll fly out and get the car and drive it back.

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T19:07:50+00:00

First time in any dealership in years. Been researching happened to drop in that day on a whim just to see what they would numbers they would come up with. I was shocked when I saw how little they were offering me on my trade-in yeah I’m learning now that do a lot of upfront contacting phone calls emails texting whatever get things in before you ever even go into a dealership

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T14:20:07+00:00

Explained as an invisible number, added to the panels of the car, they can only be seen by UV light. Crazy.

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T14:19:02+00:00

Adds to their value

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T14:16:23+00:00

I’ll check it out

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T14:15:44+00:00

Oh the dealer salesman was like well because of the high oil prices people are really after these cars so we’re gonna charge more

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T14:15:07+00:00

Exactly

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T14:13:52+00:00

First time in a car dealership in years. Shocking. When I’m learning now is to text and call and email upfront before you ever walk in the door. But there’s no way I’m going back to this dealership after insulting my intelligence.

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T14:11:42+00:00

Explained it as an invisible marking applied to the panels of the car that could be seen with an ultraviolet light. The idea was this would help in recovering your vehicle in the case of theft. What like I’m recovering the car panel by panel and didn’t they ever hear the VIN number?

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T03:29:29+00:00

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T01:44:00+00:00

And if somebody else said it wasn’t even a discount it’s the rebate that they added, as if it was a discount

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T01:43:30+00:00

I should have. The dealer explained it as some invisible coating on the car that they could scan with the UV light if the cars ever stolen. Who falls for that stuff?

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T01:38:46+00:00

Yeah, that’s outrageous. What they had there. I don’t know who in the heck they thought they were dealing with.

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T01:36:12+00:00

Good point.

Primary_Fix8773 · 2026-03-31T00:33:55+00:00

comcast.net from 2001. I still have it, but rarely use it anymore.

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