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#1451 of 4012 Question by acr1 Dec 18, 2002 (4:06 pm)
I am in the market of buying a Kia Sorento and I am not sure on my decision yet. I want to be sure about this purchase before I put forth the money. I was just wondering whats everyones thoughts about their Sorento-good and bad. Is the car performance good. thanks.
#1452 of 4012 Re: Any Sorento Drivers From Florida by enskank Dec 19, 2002 (4:39 am)
I posted awhile back that my Fiance bought a an EX, Lux Package, ABS, Spoiler for 24,800. This was at Holler KIA in Longwood. We worked with Paul, the Sales Manager. We live north of Tampa so paul and I had many telephone conversations before we actually went to Longwood to ink the deal. Very nice to work with, tell him Ed & Betty recommended him. Their Docs charge is high, $498. If you can get them to credit you more on a trade in or cut the price against that I think they are worth talking to. Good Luck. She still has some slight Vib. at certain speeds but I'm certain that is easily corrected by a tire spin balance. She has not yet been to the local dealer for any other post purchase issues. SO far so good. About 1700 miles.
#1453 of 4012 Re: Any Sorento Drivers From Florida by enskank Dec 19, 2002 (4:42 am)
As a quick addition to my post above.......... Johnson KIA in Crystal River. Very good people....but could'nt deliver her color before Holler Kia. Suze or Dan (the Owner) are you contacts. Again you can ref. Betty & Ed. They will remember us even though we did not buy from them.
#1454 of 4012 TOD in snow by paisan Dec 19, 2002 (5:31 am)
Guys, having owned TOD on my trooper and done some significant driving in the snow with both TOD and Subarus AWD system which works similar to the TOD system. If you feel the back coming out on a turn, you need to GAS it. Your initial instinct is to take your foot off the gas. With the TOD you'll want to apply a little more gas when you start to slip, this will move more power to the front wheels and pull you right out of it.   My suggestion is that the next time it snows find a deserted parking lot and practice using it. It will help you out a lot.   -mike
#1456 of 4012 Replies and Comments by lok888 Dec 19, 2002 (8:00 am)
pasian - We haven't got any big snow strong in eastern MA. There were few snowfall. But there isn't any accumulation because of a recent warm temperature and rain. I have to drive mine on the snow to see how is the T.O.D. work. Should I set the 4x4 switch to Low and just Auto? Also, can someone explain to me the automatic load leveling on my Sorento? Is it some kind of suspension at the rear? hicaffa & schip1 - I just found out more about Homelink, home lighting control. I have to buy a vehicle interface, home control and plug-in lamp module at Sears and Radio Shack. They properly cost about $60 for everything.
#1457 of 4012 A Couple of Rattles by nrooks Dec 19, 2002 (8:02 am)
I have developed rattles/vibrations in the dash and where the seatbelt attaches to the a pillar. Does anyone else have these and have you tried to get them fixed yet?
#1458 of 4012 lok8888 by paisan Dec 19, 2002 (8:08 am)
I'd use the "auto" aka TOD for snow unless it's really deep and there is risk of being stuck in it. The advantage of TOD is that in the NE we get a lot of salted dry roads, then a spritz of un-plowed/untreated areas the TOD maintains stability during those times, whereas LO-range or PT-4wd can't be engaged quick enough to react to the changes.   -mike
#1459 of 4012 paisan by lok888 Dec 19, 2002 (8:32 am)
Thanks. Would that be a chance that I won't stick in the sand or mud with 4WD or TOD? I made a mistake few years ago. And my car (sedan) stuck in the sand. There was a unpaved road near the beach. It was dark and there wasn't any warning signs or fences. I somehow drove to the sand. The harder I tried, the deeper I went in to. I finally called a tow truck. BTW, AAA didn't cover that because it is an off-road.
#1460 of 4012 Offroading by paisan Dec 19, 2002 (10:17 am)
For offroad driving, first thing you want to do is drop your tire pressure to about 15-20PSI, lower for sand, higher for mud/rocks. I have only found the Low-range to be useful for decending grades to assist in engine braking and for extremely steep climbs where the torque multipiler (lower gear) is needed for the engine. Also you'll find that low range is useful in backing up with a trailer on a steep hill.   -mike

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