Used 2023 Kia Forte for sale near Lesslie, SC

Thank you Mr DIGSBY for your excellent customer service, your professionalism and patience was appreciated.

Bought the vehicle new in October of 2023. Now it’s March of 2025. Have yet to have an issue🤞though have heard of common problems many have had. I’ve put roughly 20 k miles on the car in a year and a half (mostly interstate driving). Technology package is lovely and the vehicle has an overall stylish feel. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that you’re buying a 20k dollar vehicle from 2023. It’s plastics galore in there, so, though stylish, the material quality isn’t the best. If you’re someone who takes care of your things, you shouldn’t have an issue! Use the maintenance schedule found in the Owner’s manual and this vehicle should get you where you’re going for a reasonable amount of years. That being said, if you’re trying to decide between and LX[S] and GT (not including GT-Line), choose the GT. Though you’re paying a little extra, you get a standard transmission with real gears (the car has more power than you’d think too) rather than the CVT found in the LX[S] (and GT-line). CVT tech has greatly improved within recent years, but they’re still known to be problematic at times. All in all, this generation of Kia seems to be more reliable than most previous gens. Definitely a real deal competitor with the carolla/civic and worth the consideration!

Raashad was great! Very courteous and helpful! Got me in a car in a day!

Bought a 2023 forte gt-line for my daughter. We have had the car for 13months and have driven about 12,000 miles. I honestly cannot believe the 1star reviews, nor should you. I was a loyal Honda fanboy for over 30 years before I bought this Kia. I bought a totally loaded Forte non turbo for a hair under 25k with a crazy good warranty. Why not? I figured. 13 months and 12k miles later it rides better, has more power and is quieter than the day we bought it! Zero issues with anything. No squeaks, rattles or interior flaws. Sadly no tire wear. I cannot wait to replace the Kuhmos it came with. It handles great and is fun to drive. My wife calls it “a peppy little thing”. And she drives a CX-5 turbo or my 5.7 liter ram. Over 40 mpg on highway and mid 30s driving around town. This is a fine car. Not a cheap version Hyundai. Much nicer IMHO than the Hyundai. For those knocking the resale… run the numbers and try to buy one as cheap as you say you sold yours for. The Harmon Kardon stereo sounds awesome! This is one of my favorite purchases because its value continues to surprise me. And they give a $500.00 military discount. Don’t buy based on my opinions go test drive one! Test drives are free. Go to carvanna or get on car gurus and see how cheap you can buy one a year or two old used one for.

They paid a very fair price for my old car and were very professional about the whole process. It took about 30-45 min.

I purchased my GT turbo - automatic in 2021 as 2022 model and my only regret was that didn’t wait for the cooling seats package. Great looking vehicle with above average performance and great fuel efficiency. It’s one of the best affordable sports sedans in the market and one of the few where you can actually fit a 6’ adult in the backseat. I’m looking to add another with my desired package soon.

Great experience with this dealership. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to purchase a vehicle. They had a great selection of both new and used.

Bought my Forte Gt line at Mathews of Blakley Kia, great salesman ship, i had Dylan, he was very knowledgeable. My Forte is beautiful paid under 23000. and got a car with alot of options other dealers would have charged you for looks great and performs well, i have read other reveiws that slam the kia brand but they have come a long way

The service department is amazing! Justin and Daniel thank you!!!! Very happy and greatful for you both! Went above and beyond to help me. Also kept me informed from start to finish. Thank you both again! Will always come to have service with you.

I bought this vehicle in February of 2023. I have approximately 9,000 miles on it and it has performed flawlessly. It is very easy to drive and gets great gas mileage. Mine is Red (currant red) with black interior.

Marquis was more than helpful and worked hard to make the deal happen at and more than reasonable interest rate. Wish I had two more hands so I could rate his service 4 thumbs up!

Great experience great customer service . Buying a car here was the best experience I?ve had. I would totally recommend drive time to anyone. I happy with my VW.

This was a great experience! Raheim was awesome and made the whole process pretty painless. He was very professional and super easy to work with. Will definitely recommend this business.

I had an outstanding experience buying my truck from Michael Swain at 77 Auto. The process was relaxed and pressure-free, and the team made sure I was comfortable throughout. Michael listened carefully to my needs, went the extra mile to check the truck with a tech, and was honest about options that didn’t meet my standards. He knows how to get the right answers for his customers, which really impressed me. From start to finish, this was a smooth, professional, and attentive experience. I’ll definitely work with Michael and his team again!

Great experience and nice selection of late model cars. Friendly staff. Wasn't sure if I would get approved but was approved in just a few minutes.

I recently bought 2020 Lincoln Nautilus from 77 auto. The sales guy Raheim was very helpful and very professional. The whole experience at the dealership was very good.

Carmax has been the most amazing shopping for a car! My whole encounter with everyone, well their are no words but simply "Outstanding Service" I have shared this with so many people. I wish you the best with the best sales person ever Ms. Shama. An awesome sales person who really cares about the customer. Thanks to the Carmax Team

My experience at Planet Kia was honestly really good. Everyone was welcoming, and my salesperson actually listened to what I was looking for instead of just trying to sell me anything. The process was pretty smooth, and I never felt pressured, which I appreciated. Financing was straightforward, and they took the time to answer all my questions. Overall, it was a solid experience, and I’d definitely recommend checking them out if you’re in the market for a vehicle.

I just purchased my brand new 2025 Kia Sorento from Planet Kia of Charlotte, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. From the moment I arrived, Melanie made me feel welcomed and taken care of. She was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire process smooth from start to finish. Melanie truly went above and beyond to make sure I found the perfect Sorento that fit exactly what I was looking for. She explained everything clearly, made sure I understood all the features, and ensured I left completely confident in my new vehicle. I also want to give a big thank you to the managers Antoine and Jaedon. They were both incredible to work with and helped make the entire experience quick, easy, and stress-free. It’s clear that this team genuinely cares about their customers and takes pride in what they do. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, I highly recommend visiting Planet Kia of Charlotte and asking for Melanie. With the help of Antoine and Jaedon, she’ll make sure you drive away happy. I absolutely love my new 2025 Kia Sorento and couldn’t have asked for a better experience.