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Cake day: June 13th, 2023

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  • Had to think on this one for a minute, hah. As a mechanic/car guy I do rather like Kia Souls. As far as cheap modern cars go they have always been pretty nice. However we can’t ignore that Hyundai/Kia are forever notorious for sudden catastrophic failures and machining mishaps. Plus GDIs are just not long life engines generally unless meticulously cared for. You got good life out of this car, and you probably have time to thoughtfully look for another. But don’t procrastinate, start the search now.

    That’s my overall opinion. If you wanted to see how bad the GDI carbon buildup is you could pay a shop to remove the intake. I’d make sure they have a walnut blaster system; if it’s bad they could clean it properly. And a good indy shop could also possibly give you a better sense of how much life she’s got left, with a proper thorough evaluation. Though that’s money you’d have to spend, and a good mechanic to find. I’d still recommend starting the search for a new used vehicle. And check your oil.