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THE BAD 8 – PART IV

KIA AMANTI


The company under which hangs Kia Motors offers a vehicle called Azera. Yes, the Hyundai Azera can be had with the same engine for less money. Sure, the Azera is a newer design. True, the Azera is much better looking.

Why then, pray tell, isn’t the Kia Amanti a member of The Good 12? Equivalent power, in addition to a superior image and visuals can be had elsewhere. The overwhelming nausea any compassionate person suffers when watching an Amanti drive by can be heightened only by the sight of sandals & socks or dress shoes & shorts. What Not To Wear? The Good Car Guy is ready to host What Not To Drive. Drivers of Kia’s Amanti are automatically nominated for appearances on the first show.

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Alternatives: Hyundai Azera, Chrysler 300

Necessary Incentivizing To Switch To The Good 12: Free Kia Rio5 with every Amanti purchased.

Anything Else? The same company manages to introduce the Soul, although a lack of brains led to the debut of the Amanti.

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