Used Kia Forte for Sale in Gastonia, NC

Picture it: Sicily, 1918. Who begins a review with a Golden Girls reference? Me. That???s who. It???s an age reference so that the reader knows I???m a (mostly) adult person who is old enough to remember those kooky gals on the t.v that wasn???t flat. Or, I could be a 25 year old man-child living in my parents??? basement binge-watching ???80s re-runs while lounging on a 1970s couch carelessly eating stale Cheetos and wondering what shall become of my life. But The Facts of Life are on next so life goals don???t particularly matter right now. It???s the internet so you don???t know. You???re just going to have to trust me that I???m not the guy on the couch and I???m pretty o.k. at this adulting thing. But you know what matters right now, my dear readers? Being able to purchase a car from a good dealership. Well, that doesn???t really apply to the aforementioned guy on the couch because he needs to learn that you take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have, the facts of life. Speaking of good, Gastonia Dodge is good. Like Friday night pizza and a pint of ice cream while watching Dateline in your jammies good. That means it was really good. From the moment I spoke to Sam I felt like I was more than just a potential sale; more than just dollar signs. I had a budget and needed a reliable used car to sell all my meth. What? Just checking to see if you???re still reading this. I needed a reliable used car to transport me to and fro my responsible and legal job. And to take my miniature primate (child) to school, the park, and various other places children frequent. Sam was personable and genuine. I had visited another dealership the day before and I walked away ashamed and embarrassed of myself and my budget and my fly wasn???t even down nor did I have toilet paper dangling precariously from my foot. I wasn???t treated like a person, I was nothing. But not here. Sam treated me with respect and there was an air of friendliness throughout the entire dealership; it hung in the air like a crisp Lysol scent from a freshly cleaned bathroom. Speaking of bathrooms, you shan???t be treated like fecal matter at this dealership. Sam took the time to listen. Everything about him was genuine from the second he answered the phone until I drove away in my beautiful Jeep. He knew I am a struggling single mother with a budget and he cared. His humor is a wonderful gift and he helped me feel quite at home in the dealership. I imagine if I had friends it would be very much like my time at the dealership. The atmosphere itself is soothing from the warmth of the carpet to the spike of Sam???s hair. All employees there were genuinely friendly. I am repeatedly using the term ???genuine??? because none of the employees were fake like my breasts. What? There you are, you???re still with me. Brad, the finance paperwork man (that???s a technical term) was wonderful as well. The beautiful thing about Brad is that he doesn???t cowpoop. He tells you exactly what the numbers mean and why they are there. Underneath his dealership-issued polo beats a heart of non-cowpoop gold. And so I say to you, my dear readers who are not watching The Facts of Life right now, if you are in the market for a vehicle please consider going to Gastonia Dodge. Sam and Brad were the absolute best and I am so happy. I never thought I could ever own a car that wasn???t around before the invention of the McRib. And now I do. Thank you so much, Sam and Brad.

Looks small but has lots of space inside. Very comfortable. Good performance. Lots of helpful features. Used it for grocery shopping, long distance trips. Hauling computers to LAN parties etc...

I bought the lowest trim LX with 6 speed manual. The standard features are impressive. I use the heated seats and heated steering wheel almost every chilly morning. AC, PW,PL,Cruise, 8" touch screen,steering wheel controls, 4 wheel disk brakes,heated steering wheel and seats.....The tech in this ""base" model is unreal. I would have had to pay $7K more for a Corolla with the same features. Excellent value, design and well built. The interior is very nice with soft touch surfaces. The exterior is sporty. You won't be embarrassed to own this compact car. Kia Forte is a pleasant surprise and not a secret any longer for those who recognize value. Less moving parts under the hood because it's a non turbo. It'll run forever without issues and Atkinson cycle will save you gas . Good city run about and do not regret purchase.

Love the lane assist, apple play ,three driving modes, easy steering and shifting, ride quality, low highway noise, best car I have ever owned for the money

This car is amazing, it looks like a luxury car on the inside, drives really smooth, looks very sleek on the outside. It’s great on gas.. i love my car.

Brought truck in for probable faulty water in fuel sensor. Found a wiring harness unplugged from the fuel filter/separator. This may have been the result of taking the truck to a local firestone shop for oil change and service. This shop was used to do the service due to not being able to get in the ford shop due to work load. The firestone shop may have been the one to unplug the wiring since I specifically asked them to drain the separator.

This car is an awesome car with great features. I enjoy all the diffrent things it does it good on gas and has great power for speed. Very comfortable.

My old car was my third minivan in 15 years. Now that my kids are older and leaving for college, I wanted something that could carry 6 or 7 passengers but was ... well... NOT a minivan. I did some research on late model used three-row SUVs, and found the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. (My favorite of my three vans was a 2005 Nissan Quest, so choosing Nissan was easy for me.) Before I started browsing for cars, I applied for credit through Carvana, and was approved. Next, I entered in all of the information about the van I was trading for the Pathfinder. (Beware -- the trade-in amount is only good for 7 days, and it can change wildly in that time!) I was pleased with the trade amount, and it was great that I could shop for my new car and see my down payment and monthly payment for every car I viewed! My specifications were pretty clear -- AWD, less than 10,000 miles, and never a rental car. I found my dream car a few days later, and started the purchase process. It was quite smooth and the directions were very clear about what documents need to be uploaded. When I went to click on "finalize purchase" (or something like that), a red flag popped up...my trade-in value expired WHILE I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHECKING OUT! I got on chat with Carvana staff right away, and they were able to return the trade in value to NEARLY what it was before the expiration. This is something that needs to be addressed by Carvana -- once a customer is to a certain point in the process, those numbers need to be frozen. So we set a delivery time, and the Carvana rep was pretty much on time considering he was traveling 70 miles or so from the Chicago office. Everything was smooth -- signed a couple more papers, took my Pathfinder for a spin, Eric inspected my trade, and I left within 30 minutes with my new car. I would also like to add that I drove directly to my mechanic, so he could inspect the car and make sure I wasn't buying something with hidden damage. Mechanic said to me, "This car is perfect, like new." Just what I wanted to hear. Thanks Carvana! I am telling everyone I know about you guys. Good to work with you! Janet - 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

I love my new car. My last car was a sorento and I was looking to save money and my new changed was perfect for that.

I just bought a new car from your establishment and I could not be happier. Brandi Hardin was professional, sweet, nice, helpful, all around wonderful. Brandi listened to our needs and actually guided us along the path we wanted to take. She was mindful of our concerns and pleasant to deal with. She worked with us on every detail of the car buying process. Brandi even followed up woih a phone call the next day to make sure I was happy. I highly recommend JTs KIA of Rock Hill and Brandi.

This car meet all my needs. Excellent customer services in the dealer Phil Smith Kia that give us a lot of previous information that made us feel a proud owner. It's just the right size, has very comfortable seats and is loaded with technology. Very quiet, and smooth

5-Stars and then some!!! The folks at North Charlotte Toyota are 1st Class for sure. I was on a mission for the best deal on a new 4Runner and visited a couple of dealerships. But after being greeted by Cameron the Product Specialist, I knew this was the best spot. He showed me a few vehicles and there was zero pressure. Just product knowledge! Great Job Cameron! Then I was introduced to the Sales Specialist, Jay Myers and he helped me structure a deal on the vehicle I wanted within realistic terms. I wanted the vehicle but wanted to take a night to discuss with my fiancee and to my surprise. Zero pressure! (Unlike others) Next day, I got a follow-up call from the General Sales Manager, Nate Richards. We hit it off because of course he wanted to earn my business but was professional and once again no pressure. We negotiated a few minor items and I felt like it was a Win-Win for all. I returned to the dealership and Chris Wickson greeted me and showed me the service department. And then finalized my paperwork with Corinna Arment. She even did a final walk around on my new 4Runner. Installed my upgraded all-weather mats and paired my phone. WOW, just wow!!!! These folks are the real deal. Save yourself some time and just start with them first. They Get It!!! Car buying the way it should be. Great Job North Charlotte Toyota. I will be back and 100% will recommend you all to anyone looking for a new Toyota!!!

Love the fuel economy of this KIA Forte the ride is nice comfortable and quiet it has all the standard features needed for a EX except cruise control and a spare tire would be nice instead of a inflation kit other than that it is a well liked vehicle I hope it gos 200K miles time will tell of the longevity of this Kia it will be well maintained and cared for

It is with the greatest honor to write this review. As my family and I entered the dealership, we were greeted by smiling and professional employees. My sales consultant, Mr. Christopher Nicholson shook our hands and escorted us to his desk to discuss the business at hand. He was very upfront with me and assured me that the dealership would provide a solution to my problem, which was my need to leave with a very reliable automobile. Mr. Nicholson and the entire dealership were very friendly, polite and entertaining (great customer service even with my young son). Mr. Nicholson explained everything to me and made sure that I understood each process. I am so excited to say that Mr. Nicholson and the dealership actually solved my problem. I was able to leave with a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport . I have been highly recommending to my friends and family to purchase their next vehicle from Planet Mitsubishi at 110 Northchase Dr., Charlotte, NC 28213 and to see Mr. Christopher Nicholson. I am so thankful for my entire car buying experience at this dealership. I LOVE MY RIDE!!!

I love this car. Rides beautifully even at 75 on interstate. So economical. Comfortable. Great for the average family. Better than the Camry I owned.

Great people, very friendly! There was a slip up with my appointment and they still gave me my time slot and got the job done in record time. I haven't bought a car from them but I will in the future!

Bought this car a day ago and behind the wheel is peeling not to happy about this at all but love the outer look and the seats and drives great

The staff work very hard to help me get a car which they did mainly Isaiah Abner that works at Planet Mitsubishi Charlotte North Tryon so if you're looking for a car and you feel as if you might have bad credit or whatever the case maybe go check them out and ask for Isaiah these guys can really help you the entire staff was just awesome so go check them out

We have not had theForte a little over a week. To this point the only issu is getting used to the layout of the controls. Being a creature of habit sometimes it takes w while to get used to something new but so far everything is great.

We were apprehensive after reading some of the reviews here but A.J. Franks and Cathy Hill were so helpful in answering our questions, taking photos, and following up on our requests so we decided to make the 900 mile trip each way and the car was everything they promised. It looks new and A.J. went beyond what you could ever expect. He was wonderful, kind, polite, patient and setting up services such as codes, Bluetooth, and explaining many things about the vehicle’s operation. We left a thrilled customer counting our blessings on the way home. The dealership personnel were polite and helpful and we were treated with great courtesies. We can’t say enough good about our experience. Bless you A.J.!

This is a pretty good car for the price. Fuel economy is very good. It performs well. I would consider buying another Kia if it was from a different dealership.

My experience at Planet Mitsubishi at 110 Northchase Drive was Awesome !! I just went there with my Daughter to get a oil change on her Car that she purchased from Chris Nicholson a year ago and when we walked in I was approached by Chris an he asked me did I need a Car ? I told him yes and that I was not driving one right now. He told me to come with him and I told him that I did not have a lot of time and he said Mr. Byers it will take 45 minutes so I said ok ! The Customer Service that I received from Chris Nicholson was outstanding, he was very careful to fit me with a Car that would suit my needs and he was very knowledgeable about all of the cars and I could tell that he was an experienced Sales Consultant. Chris made buying a Car easy and it was a pleasant experience for me . I give him 5 stars because he has great Customer Service skills and I have already told some of my friends to go and visit him. Thank you so much Chris for making it easy for me to drive home a new 2017 Outlander Sports SUV. Eric Byers Charlotte,N.C.

Great car efficient Gas saving. This car is reliable. Great with my Bluetooth hook up for the phone. Just wish this car has back up camera.

These folks care, and they work with you because they want to be your car dealer. Great customer service, fantastic service. I will always recommend Independence Mazda to my friends. Zoom zoom!

I think I will have this vehicle for years. I love the way it drives and the feel of it. Thank you for the assistance

I recently purchased a used automobile from Scott Clark Honda. My first contact with the dealership was online. I had read some negative reviews and was, honestly, leery of doing business with them. While initially, they pushed hard to get my phone number, when I made it clear I wished to communicate only via email at that point to get my initial questions about the car answered, the message got through. Not only did I receive an email, it was from the internet sales manager, Jeffrey Goodwin, who sent me a short video of himself in front of the car I was interested in to not only show me that it was indeed on the lot but to give me a peek of the inside, which answered my initial inquiry. My concerns about the dealership subsided. That evening, Jeffrey and I worked together via text (yep, he had provided me his cell number and told me I could call or text - he had picked up on the fact I likely wasn't going to want to talk) to work out the details and come to an out the door price. I didn't want to drive 1.5 hours and then not be able to come to terms. I purchased the car the next day and for the price agreed upon! There were apparently two other interested parties. One at the dealership wanting to test drive when I returned from mine and another scheduled for a test drive later in the day with another salesman. I am glad I made the drive early in the day. I had lost another car at another dealer earlier in the week, and it would have been heartbreaking to go through that again. Luckily, that did not happen. I feel I got a great price on a used vehicle. I had wonderful service from Jeffrey Goodwin and would and will recommend him highly to my friends, coworkers, acquaintances, the general public - i.e. YOU! I also don't want to leave out my dealings with the finance manager, Ronnie, who also was kind and easy to deal with. It was his job to try to sell me the extended warranty and such, but, he had been forewarned by Jeffrey that I would not be interested in such, so he did not push hard. He was also a pleasure to deal with. Provided my car doesn't fall apart (haha), I could not rate my experience any higher. Thank you, Jeffrey. Thank you, Ronnie. Keep up the excellent work!

This car has everything I need. I love the integrate and hands-free features. It's very roomy. It has "get-up-and-go" when I want it, etc. I love it.

After shopping around on the new 2016 Civic, I found that Scott Clark Honda offered by far the best payment and overall experience while shopping and test driving. My consultant Justin Scott was outstanding. When I first inquired, he created a personalized video tour of one of the vehicles that I had shown interest in driving. He followed up via my preferred method of communication - text messaging. Many other salespeople I dealt with won't adapt to a customer's preference with communication. Justin was on board. He wanted to set up an appointment, but to my own fault, I went in to see him without confirming a time and date. His colleague JR was very helpful while Justin was with another client. I followed up after the visit to meet with Justin. I met with Justin to look at some options and we came to an agreement on price and the features I wanted in the Civic. The price was nearly $200 less per month than a competing dealer in Charlotte. Where the hiccups came into play was in the finance office. The monthly payment on paper was somehow $30 higher than I had agreed to. I was told that it was because of a difference in state taxes. I took them at their word and agreed. I went home later and researched the tax discrepancy. I found that there should have been no increase because of registering in South Carolina. I followed up with Justin Scott who verified that the finance manager was new and that there were paperwork errors. There would end up being several other errors in the paperwork from the "rookie" in finance until we reached out to Justin Mann, the finance director. Justin Mann took immediate ownership of the experience on the finance side and ensured that everything worked perfectly with the agreed upon payment and lease terms. Justin Scott kept in touch to see that everything was good on my end. They gave me fair value for my trade and in the end I was able to pick up the new car looking nice with everything I had asked for. The key to success in even the most volatile of situations is communication. Both Justins were great in that they stayed in touch and making sure everything was corrected. I recommend Justin Scott as a Honda expert and someone you can trust as a consultant when you consider purchasing a new vehicle. Thank you guys (and JR for the help as well!) for making this a good overall experience.

More luxury more sound system Volume more boom no back window the speakers no cruise control or heated seats passengers have complained not enough air conditioner coming back the backseat

James Lawrence made my experience absolutely amazing. I couldn???t have asked for a better salesman. One of the Best experiences I have had buying a new car. I will definitely be recommending you guys! Thanks James! You rock!!😊

After looking at another lot next door and being very disappointed in the professionalism at that dealership, we left and decided to go to Kia. I purchased a used vehicle off the Kia lot about two years ago and I absolutely love it so I figured it was worth a look around again. Within 3 minutes of pulling onto the lot, we were met by a very nice gentleman named Alan Hansen. We explained our situation and needs to him. He immediately asked us to park the van because he could help us and he would be RIGHT back. We pulled into the parking space and he was already back, and prepared with his paperwork, before we even got all the way out! This was so nice because it was pushing 100 degrees outside and he was trying his best to get us to all the vehicles that fit our needs before we got hot and ready to stop looking. He was SO honest with every vehicle he showed us. That truly stood out a lot to us. He was very knowledgeable, personable and proactive. He made sure he was fulfilling our wants and needs with every vehicle we viewed on the lot. He did not attempt to sway us into other directions and he did not push us any further than we could handle money-wise. He made sure to break the prices down and estimate add ons so that we knew we were in good hands with our budget and he was not hiding anything. He was quick, but gave all important information on each vehicle and did not rush us in the least. We went through everything on the Kia lot and didn't find THE one. Alan didn't give up though. Determination set in. He asked us to come inside and look at a few more. We followed him inside and he hopped on the computer. After an hour of searching, he found the truck. We were skeptical but he RAN to the lot next door that we had a tough time with, and he was back in 5 minutes with a beautiful black truck we thought we would never own. He asked us to hop inside, knowing we were going to love it. He was absolutely right. We bought it on the spot. He got the price right, the vehicle right, and his personality was wonderful. We are SO in love with the new truck and we are so grateful we came across Alan. THANK YOU ALAN!!!! We appreciate you and we will refer you to EVERYONE! Keep on keepin' on! You're awesome!!- Jenn & Mike

great mpg it is a good ride for such a small car I drive 100 miles a day and average 40 miles to the gallon driving in country at 55-60 mph

So I never really submit reviews even though I should to help others but I truly felt compelled to do so this time. My experience with this dealership was beyond amazing. My last experience of purchasing a vehicle from a dealership lasted 4 hours one day and 2 the next. Chris was great. We didn't like the initial offer but we were quickly able to come to an agreement. My wife and myself were only there for about 2 hours and most of that was waiting on detailing. My experience was so phenomenal in purchasing a 2016 Sorento we decided to come back less than a week later to trade our van for a 2017 Sorento. Yes we became that family....I give nothing but praise to all the staff their, from the moment we walked in (without an appointment) we were greeted and taken care of very quickly. If you are looking for a great place to purchase a vehicle especially a Kia go here and ask for Chris!!!! Thanks again Chris we are loving our Sorentos!

I've only had it 1 month but love it so far. It is a basic model but rides good, plenty of room, gas mileage is pretty good, looks beautiful.

We found a quality used car at Journey Auto. I found it online, but no picture. We drove over the next day and found why. They had gotten the car the day before, and we're still detailing. We took it for a test drive and then to my favorite mechanic. Good to go. Howard was friendly and helpful. He went above and beyond to help me get the car home when everyone else was out of town. It's a small business but a very pleasant experience!

I love the room in the backseat ,my husband is disabled and uses a walker, there is plenty of room in the backseat to put his walker. Love the way it drives and all the bells and whistles