Founded in 1944, Kia Motors is South Korea’s oldest car company. They are also one of the fastest growing automobile makers on the planet with sales of over one and a half million a year. The reason behind the company’s late surge is simple: it took them decades to expand their operations overseas.
While other Asian car makers like Honda and Toyota were conquering North America and parts of Europe in the late nineteen-seventies and early eighties, Kia was still focused squarely on the Asian market. In fact, the company didn’t incorporate in the United States until 1992, and it took even longer for them to come to Europe.
Fortunately, the company is making up for lost time, especially in Europe where it is one of the fastest growing international carmakers. At present, Frankfurt is the base of their European operations; it is also where most of their European manufacturing plants are located. Since Kia has grown into a popular brand in Europe, finding a used kia should be a piece of cake.
Why is the Kia so popular? Perhaps it was their late entry into Europe that has sparked the public’s interest for their economical and fuel-efficient line of cars, most of which were not available before the turn of the century. Of course, when the company saw how expeditiously sales were rising in Europe, they took full advantage of their unexpected success.
Why should you buy a used Kia? As we mentioned, Kia cars are affordable and they get great petrol mileage, which makes them a perfect commuter car for young working professionals. They are also quite durable and can be purchased for only a fraction of the cost of cars from their Asian competitors.
The best place to look for a used Kia is on the internet. There you will find scores of reputable car buying websites that will allow you to search their vast databases for free. All you have to do is enter the model you are interested and the price you want to pay and the website will provide you with detailed listings from dealerships and private sellers in your area.
