The Kia Amanti Was Basically a Knock-Off Mercedes

The Kia Amanti was basically a knock-off Mercedes. Andy and Steve struggle to identify the forgotten Kia Mercedes-wannabe luxury car.

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[EastsideLingo]

I own a 2009. It's a super underrated vehicle for the value. I have 230k on it and it still runs like new and never had an issue.

[YTT]

Looks a Jaguar, a mercedes and a crown vic had a child from an incestuous affair

[ZomBSlayer]

I have a Kia amanti 2004. Y’all want a video it’s aged but she runs great

[shippudenshogun]

I drive an 07 amanti now. It's hanging on somehow and I appreciate it dearly

[MatthewR-mr]

I'm in my 2004 Kia amanti, its really a solid car 188k has great hp and may seem cheap to those that see it but well worth my money. I'm still liking its seating and comfort. Mind if you get into a car wreck in thus vehicle it certainly can take a wreck knowingly it's taken some hits on the road and you would never guess cause with today's car, either the sides or bumper fall off or hood is mangled from a simple hit. So yeah many compliments if you can see the style more so than the gotta have the real thing. It's just a nice car simply put, it's here in 2023 still

[SimonTekConley]

What I loved about that car was how much room there was under the hood. Never mind, it was the 2004 Hyundai Elantra that i was thinking of. I had one as a rental car in 2005, and I remember being surprised at how easy the access to work on everything was.

[traveller]

I drove one for 100K, and it was trouble-free. The suspension was a little soft.

[Sheridantank]

Had an 08 and it was one of my best cars ever. Better than my 2016 Accord or many other newer cars. Super comfortable, mid 20s mpg, good gas tank, good performance, sounded good when you got on it.

One of the best cars in the segment for a few grand

[MichaelMaroon-ozbp]

You guys do not know what you are talking about. I own a 2006 I purchased new, and Im still driving and loving it. It is an amazing automobile! If they still made them, I would buy another new one. Its that good.

[Peoplespodcast_Niyo]

I love my 2005. Got 60k miles on it now. Runs so smoooth. No problem

[jackstackstv]

I currently own a 2005 still running. Passed down from my aunt and uncle. I love this car. Just hate the grill.

[Juanjo-sx]

The only problem i see in this car is the lack of spare parts, almost impossible to find when you need them

[CarringtonHollister]

My 8th grade teacher have a Kia Amanti that she still drives to this very day 😂

[aircraft]

Great getaway car, put Mercedes badge on the back and nobody will notice

[razvandobos]

This car has the body style and taillights of a Lincoln Town Car just shrunken, the grille of a Chrysler 300 and Jaguar S-Type and Lancia Thesis, and headlights that are a carbon copy of Mercedes.

[yungsagegaming]

As short as these are, they should be Shorts

[nabilm]

Does anyone else see a Jaguar S-type resemblence too?

[essam]

i got 2009 and still with me super super love it non single problem and it still runs like new and never had an issue. super comfy. i drove it last yer for 700mils ... wow loved it.

[workingtools]

When european companies do it, its Luxury. When asian companies do it, its a cheap wanna be.

[Marcos.mexicanpower]

I want to see someone put Mercedes rims on a Amanti.The original Kia Sorento was fake Mercedes ML350