I’ve owned a 2012 new, great suv…no problems at all.
2013 blown engine
2014 blown engine
2015 p-0447 code … 4 cyl 139000 miles, started using oil….time for another blown engine?
in all fairness, KIA has been wonderful replacing their POS motors.
followup question…are early 2000 Porsches worth the time? Those are my true dream cars.
Sore-rento owner
Hyundai/Kia quality has been plummeting over the last decade or more, so your experience is not surprising.
@mod_man should be able to give you details on those early 2000s Porsches. They have the reputation of being money pits, expensive to service and maintain. Watch out for that IMS bearing if you buy one!
Those Porsches are fun to drive, but very, VERY expensive to maintain. @yaser and @ChuckTobias are both correct: you'll need cash for repairs (thousands, not hundreds) and if you are considering it for anything other than a sunny day/weekend toy, don't purchase one.
And if you do just want it as a toy, have a Porsche specialist inspect it for you prior to purchase. You need someone who knows Porsches in and out, and it will likely run you a few hundred dollars but it is worth its weight in gold. That way you know what you are getting into.
That code is for EVAP system, not related to the engine issue:
https://www.obd-codes.com/p0447
Regarding the Porsche, if you have money and time, it can be a good project car or a toy (if you can fix it), but not a daily driver.
Kia and Hyundai make pretty junky cars, so it is not surprising you had to have the POS motor replaced, a Japanese car would be o the original motor LOL.
Also about the 996, those are endless money pits and they are notorious for the IMS bearings going out. They can also have other issues like here in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V15LR4ogZs
Changing the air filter on a Porsche 911S:
20+ screws. Have to remove fan, tail lights, rear bumper. Easy scheduled maintenance most not be a German thing.
