KIA M715 in Afghanistan

[Mikel]

http://www.m715zone.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10489

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/1184/img0470gv4.jpg

[Headhoncho]

I LOVE it!! :thumbsup: Looks cool enough to mass produce. :rolleyes:


JR

[FSJ Guy]

I've seen these things before, but until now, I never realized how much the front of the nose looks like the Commando front end!

[HeavyIron]

Those tires look strangely familiar :D

[dlowrance]

ME LIKEE:thumbsup:

[Gambler68]

That front clip is just....perfect.

I dig the armored troop carrier in the back too!

[Chumley360]

I love all those Asian countries that got rights to the old Jeeps and are making modern versions. I wonder if we could convince Kia to sell a civvy model in the US? I hate to say it, but I'd own that Kia.

[FSJ Guy]

I love all those Asian countries that got rights to the old Jeeps and are making modern versions. I wonder if we could convince Kia to sell a civvy model in the US? I hate to say it, but I'd own that Kia.

That's the ONLY Kia I'd consider owning.

[gte901m]

I love all those Asian countries that got rights to the old Jeeps and are making modern versions. I wonder if we could convince Kia to sell a civvy model in the US? I hate to say it, but I'd own that Kia.

Which coporations have rights to produce jeeps? I know someone still produces CJs overseas.

[Tom Lovinggood]

Anyone know how I can get one of these??? Not really interested in going to Afganistan.

Tom Lovinggood

"So many Jeeps,so little time!"

[beloth]

Which coporations have rights to produce jeeps? I know someone still produces CJs overseas.

There is some company in india that makes the cj3 thru cj6 i believe still with different engines and options etc....

[skeletor]

mahindra and kaiser argentina still make licensed jeeps like the cj3b. by the way that is cool, i've only ever seen old pics of the kia m715.

[Tad]

I'd be happy with just the bed.

[Zorm]

FSJ guy, my thoughts too, the front looks like a 70s camando. I like the wheels and the bed!

[HARDCORE pacer]

Can anyone say group buy!!!

[misfittom138]

That's cool.

[GWDriver]

Just the trick for driving through downtown Los Angeles............or Philly............or New York..............or Chi..................:D

Aw, ya'll know what I mean.

[dlowrance]

I was googling around a bit and found this link...all sorts of shots and info on them...

http://www.angelfire.com/nb2/jeeppickups/Kia.html

[El Jefe]

I saw a picture of a new Mitsubishi CJ3B

[crazydog]

Did anyone else think that a M715 had been "Killed In Action" instead of a Kia?

[beloth]

Did anyone else think that a M715 had been "Killed In Action" instead of a Kia?


uh no. there is a KIA logo in the center of the grille. :D

[crazydog]

uh no. there is a KIA logo in the center of the grille. :D

I guess I should have worded my question more clearly. I was referring to the title of the tread. When I see KIA, I think Killed In Action. When I see Kia I think crappy South Korean car. But, yes, once you open the thread it becomes clear.

[cajunKen]

Did anyone else think that a M715 had been "Killed In Action" instead of a Kia?

Yup.

I knew about the India & Argentina versions; this is the first I've heard of Kia building them.

[duncanstives]

I thought the same thing about being "KIA" when I saw the title... LOL

Anyway heres some more info on Kia's millitary stuff:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/rok/kia.htm

[jeepfan93]

I need that 715. like the front end better than mine.grille guard looks good for hunting zombies

[grand_wag_85]

If they just woulda modded the M715 a tiny bit along the lines of what KIA did they wouldn't have the Humvee:p Maybe :huh:

[jeepjseries]

yep i just got back from korea and the soldiers thier still drive these. never got to look under the hood of one though but that was for sure them

[fullsizejohn]

Did anyone else think that a M715 had been "Killed In Action" instead of a Kia?

guilty :o

[lost1]

x2, even. I was sad...

[AnnieL]

I want one of those!!!

-and yes I thought the title meant it had been bombed-or something...the manufacturer never entered my mind.

[COLOFIREMAN]

Wonder who much of a PITA it would be to get one shipped here from South Korea??? Or do they only come from the North?

[SCscoutguy]

I actually saw a good many J-10/20's in Afghanistan. Most of them were burned out hulks but there were still a few of them still running around. Take a look at this video of the Russians ambushing the mujaheddin in the 80's and what their ride of choice was. :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RCbIP1qZIc

[arclight]

That's the ONLY Kia I'd consider owning.

X2 I'm in love!

[Subic Jeep]

I saw one KM450 cargo truck in Subic yesterday, Philippine army, looks good. From local discussion (4x4ph.com) I understand that the price tag is to high for civilian market.

[jeepdreamer]

Uh... price tag to high for civilian market!?!:eek: hahahaha.... Gm marketed that turd of an H1 and lotsa chodes bought it! And i'd just be happy if jeep would offer a diesel in something useful!!:thumbsup:

[COLOFIREMAN]

I'd just be happy if jeep would offer a diesel in something useful!!:thumbsup:
X2!!!!!!:mad:

:cool:

[78J10honcho]

that youtube vid made me upset that a j-truck had to be a victim of such carnage

[SCscoutguy]

that youtube vid made me upset that a j-truck had to be a victim of such carnage
You don't mess with the Spetsnaz they are bad hombre's. Not even a J truck can withstand their might.

[Carleysjeep]

Those are cool.


And before I open the thread I also thought KIA what the H*LL! (not Kia)