2013 KIA Forte

Walkaround Description

This 2013 Kia Forte EX starts up, drives, shifts, and steers where you point it, and the brakes stop the car as they should. On a short test drive around the block, the suspension felt good without weird clunks. With only around 133,000 miles on the clock, it has a lot of potential as an inexpensive commuter if you know your way around a toolbox or want a project car to fix up. Cosmetically, it looks like a typical Midwest daily. There is noticeable rocker panel rust eating along the lower body, a rusty rear wheel arch, and typical scrapes and bumps on the bumpers. Inside, the cabin shows normal wear and tear with some dirt on the carpets and seats, along with a steering wheel cover that is peeling. The engine has an obvious mechanical rattle/knocking noise and an active oil pressure warning light on the dash, along with stored trouble codes for a cylinder 4 misfire (P0304) and camshaft timing advance (P0011). It feels restricted on power while driving and will need serious mechanical inspection and engine work before it's road ready.