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2023 Kia EV6 GT 20k miles or 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance?

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617 views 32 replies 14 participants last post by  billstep  
#1 ·
So Ive been looking at these two cars, there is a price difference of course. But I can afford the more expensive Tesla.

The only thing keeping me from getting the EV6 is those front seats, and so many complaints about them. The closest EV6 GT near me is over 200 miles away,so I cant test drive it.

But Carvana has a pretty blue one with 20k miles, 3 full years and 40k miles of bumper to bumper on it.

On the other hand the Tesla has like 12k miles, is the performance, but regular grey.

I dunno. Looking to save money.

Im a truck driver, so I drive about 50 miles to work once a week, leave the car parked for 5 days. Then 50 miles back home.

Anyone have good pros and cons?
 
#2 ·
The seat dilemma can be answered with a couple questions. Are you fat? Do you have well developed upper thighs? Are you over 6 foot. If yes to any of these, then the seats may not work for you.
Do a search on the GT seats and you'll see people mentioning the same things and tips on how to modify the seats.
 
#3 ·
Yeah I read a few posts about modifying the seats, cant I just get GT Line seats? Or something like that? I gotta say I really like the look of the GT.

Im 5'11, 240lbs or so, not particularly fat or thick thighed. I have big bones according to my doctor.
 
#4 ·
Being big boned could be a problem. All depends where the big bones are. If they are in your midsection then then "bones" won't allow you to be pushed into the back of the seat and you'll be floating against the bolsters. Same with big boned thighs. You can put the GT line seats in the GT, but I'm sure it's costly. You'll also need a new harness for the heated seats or figure out the pin configuration since the GT Line also has cooling.
 
#20 ·
6'4" 220lbs... Fit in nicely, but I do get a bit of a hot/tender spot at times on the outsides of my thighs so I will likely need to take a bit of time to adjust the bolsters. Seats sit you higher than you would think/want. I have a 34" inseam, so a longer torso, which does not help for the seating height.
 
#21 ·
6'2" and weighed 275lbs (255 now) when I bought the car and found the GT seats to be miserable at first, but after modifying the lower bolster metal loops as well as modifying the rear lower mounts, find them to be very comfortable now. I get good thigh support without the sore spots or having to reach for the steering wheel.

I think some people forget about how much body proportions outside of weight and height can affect comfort however. I have a pretty good arm length that is proportional to my 34" inseam, but if you have shorter arms relative to your legs, you will likely have to reach more or tilt the seatback more upright. Short legs and long arms likely help a lot with base comfort without the mods.
 
owns 2023 Kia EV6 GT
#22 ·
6'2" and weighed 275lbs (255 now) when I bought the car and found the GT seats to be miserable at first, but after modifying the lower bolster metal loops as well as modifying the rear lower mounts, find them to be very comfortable now. I get good thigh support without the sore spots or having to reach for the steering wheel.

I think some people forget about how much body proportions outside of weight and height can affect comfort however. I have a pretty good arm length that is proportional to my 34" inseam, but if you have shorter arms relative to your legs, you will likely have to reach more or tilt the seatback more upright. Short legs and long arms likely help a lot with base comfort without the mods.
Also, I think the Model 3 is boring as hell looking without offering the extra hatchback utility the EV6 provides.
 
owns 2023 Kia EV6 GT