 Chose this car for its features, safety, comfort, weight (Michigan winter winds are fierce!), first year depreciation and reliability.  Paid $16k for a year-old, program car with 16k miles in like new condition.  (Consumer Reports bad-mouthed the Amanti, but I've learned to discount CR opinions about many things!)  This car has been next to perfect for my needs.  I wasn't a leather seat fan, but these are fine.  Long trips are a joy, because of the comfortable, quiet ride.  CR complains about its handling, but anyone with half a brain doesn't get into situations CR moans about, and the Kia ESC helps you out of those foisted upon you by idiots on the road.  