Went the next county over to check out cars for mom today.  I helped her wash up her Kia Forte because she wanted to see what it was worth.  She ended up signing paperwork on a 2021 Kia Soul LX in Mars Orange with gray and black interior.  For about $500 more MSRP v. a Hyundai Venue SE, she got a bigger, nicer car overall, and it's what she really wanted.  She's tickled.  I drove it back from the dealership, it's a nice driving little car.  And since cost was of paramount concern, the fact that her lease payments are $2.00 LESS per month than her unloved Forte, it makes me feel better that she can comfortably afford it.

Congrats to her!  I happen to like the Soul a lot, one reason is because it was a unique original design and they have kept that VIBE.  One of the best survivors from that PT Cruiser, Cube, HHR, Element, unique box sort of club.  One of the few Kia's I would Konsider in my garage.

this thread is useless without pictures BTW

Since she turned her 2012 Soul in at the end of its lease, when I would visit her and go driving, she would point out EVERY SOUL SHE SAW.  Here's a photo of another at the same dealer, this one has black interior, mom likes the lighter color: 

Edited October 11, 20204 yr by ocnblu

3 hours ago, ocnblu said:

Since she turned her 2012 Soul in at the end of its lease, when I would visit her and go driving, she would point out EVERY SOUL SHE SAW.  Here's a photo of another at the same dealer, this one has black interior, mom likes the lighter color: 

 I do like the color....a Soul was on the table for my wife until and Trax won in the end. But I really have a soft spot for these...can’t go wrong with one. Congrats to your mom!