So last Friday, my wife was moving my car off the street into our driveway, was hit by another driver. :(
2013 Kia Sorento SX, 80,000 miles.
Just talked to insurance today, they reviewed the dashcam footage, other driver 100% at fault, they're cutting me a check for $13,204.
So now what? I wasn't prepared to shop for a car. I was HAPPY with my car. I had upgraded the infotainment system to one with dash, rear, and turn signal cameras. Android Auto/Apple Car Play. Heated seats with a ventilated drivers seat.
Really, since my heart attack, I only drive one day a week anyway, but it was nice to be able to just up and go somewhere.
Advice on suv's from other brands? Nothing against Kia but given the crazy theft problems, I'd like to avoid insurance complications.
Bonus: Dashcam video: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ja6kz0qrs7n8la0tb4eeu/231027213507.MOV?rlkey=4makjmacebv83j65ivkhmuj8n&dl=0
I just bought a 4Runner, it's a nice blast-from-the-past and not-huge-nor-a-Jeep off-road SUV.
I actually replaces my 2016 Sorento - I traded engine concerns, other quality and theft/insurance worries for poor fuel economy. Hyundai/Kia are pretty much on my shit list since it seems like "they're fine now!" has been the internet mantra since sometime around 2009.
If I wasn't going off-pavement, I'd probably look at the last-generation Highlander or current Passport since I still would want the space and AWD since I would venture down forest roads anyway.
I rented a Corolla Cross recently and I liked it a lot but I'd probably get it in hybrid guise if I had the option. But the dash shape was a little weird for my larger frame. (6' 1" in height)
My SO has an last-gen HR-V, I like it a lot. Except my head touches the roof sometimes. 4Runner's with sunroofs are a no-go too. I'd recommend it too since the Magic Seats and interior packaging are nice - although it's slow and I'm not crazy about the CVT - but I do appreciate it doesn't fake it's shifts most of the time. My concerns with Honda's mid-sizers despite being nice is their width (78.5" wide versus my Sorento being just under 75" and the 4Runner at 76" - all not counting mirrors.) but if you don't mind those and the push-button shifters, I'd look at them. The Passport's fully-open hatch though is too low and I'd have to keep ducking to get under it.
Maybe not all relevant to you but I just decided to ramble.
Rambling is good, after looking this weekend and driving CX-5, CX-90, Highlander, Ascent, rejecting the CX-50 and RAV-4 as being too tiny, I got slapped in the face with a "best" interest rate of 8.3% so it looks like I can wait a bit on a new car.
oh no, sorry to hear about that interest. good luck