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Potential owner in need of answers
by py_
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Dec 27, 2006 (11:08 am)
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I am looking at picking up an 4x2 06' Sorento LX model from carmax. It only has 7,500 miles on it and they want $14,950 for it. Does that sound about right? I am debating whither or not to get their warranty that comes with it or not ($1,200 extra).
Also, I have never purchased a KIA before. Are they getting more reliable now than what they were in the past? How hard is it to get parts for them? I have only driven Ford so I don't know much about this manufacturer.
I looked at consumer reports and they were not too impressed with the Sorento so that makes me worry as well.
What we were impressed with was the size and the price.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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- #3863 of 4012
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Re: Potential owner in need of answers [py_]
by nvestg8r
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Dec 27, 2006 (12:36 pm)
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Replying to: py_ (Dec 27, 2006 11:08 am)
I'm not sure about the answer to your first question I would need to know what the particular vehicle had as far as options went. I would venture to say that it would be about 2K too much, as it is used and has mileage on it. You can get a NEW 06' for the same price if not several hundred dollars cheaper. Again, that's just and educated guess not knowing options. Also, NO! NO! NO! to the "warranty". As far as getting more reliable, YES! YES! YES! I hope this has been of help in your decision making process. PS A new KIA would have the warranty with it. I believe a used KIA is "AS IS".
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Re: Potential owner in need of answers [nvestg8r]
by py_
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Dec 27, 2006 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: nvestg8r (Dec 27, 2006 12:36 pm)
Thank you for the response!
I believe it is the basic LX package.
3.5L w/ automatic
AM/FM/CD
Electric doors, locks
Cruise
Leather steering wheel (with cruise controls on wheel)
Leather shifter
cloth interior
roof-top luggage rack
remote keyless entry
The reason i question the warranty is because it is a used car and i believe it is "as is" as you stated. Carmax offers their warranty so i was considering getting it.
I am going to go to a KIA dealership tonight to look for the same model and find out how much they are askign for it.
I absolutly hate dealerships because i cant haggle worth anything that is wy i was trying to go with carmax (they dont haggle from what i understand).
I am a little worried because it looks like someone duck-taped some plastic over the rear passenger window because i see the remains of the tape still on the black trim. That makes me thing either a wreck, or possible break-in. Who knows.
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Re: Potential owner in need of answers [py_]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 27, 2006 (1:03 pm)
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Replying to: py_ (Dec 27, 2006 1:01 pm)
You may want to run a CarFax on it - often a wreck will show up on their reports (but not always). There's a link on the main Edmunds.com page, where you'll also find links to True Market Value.
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Re: Potential owner in need of answers [steve_]
by py_
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Dec 27, 2006 (1:37 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 27, 2006 1:03 pm)
I thought about CarFax. I always heard it was free but i tried to run it on my current vehicle just to check it out and it asks for a credit card number. Apparently it just shows if it has records on it and you dont know if it is good or bad untill you pay for it. Is that right?
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Re: Potential owner in need of answers [py_]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 27, 2006 (1:40 pm)
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Replying to: py_ (Dec 27, 2006 1:37 pm)
Yep, it costs money for the full report - around $30 iirc. Sometimes the car dealers subscribe and will give you one, so you may want to ask Carmax. I got one on my last car, and I knew the seller pretty well. 
Check the numbers over in the Kia Sorento: Prices Paid & Buying Experience discussion too.
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Re: Potential owner in need of answers [steve_]
by py_
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Dec 27, 2006 (1:42 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 27, 2006 1:03 pm)
Thanks for the value link! Here is what it says for the one i am looking at:
Trade-In:$17,456
Private Party:$18,701
Dealer Retail:$19,822
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Re: Potential owner in need of answers [py_]
by py_
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Dec 27, 2006 (8:50 pm)
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Replying to: py_ (Dec 27, 2006 1:42 pm)
Welp, looks like the one i was looking as was too good to be true. They actually let me take the vehicle to get it check out. Come to find out, it has been wrecked of some sort. They pointed out many things that i never looked for. Stuff that i would not have noticed without knowing what to look for. It seems quite a bit of the driver side of the car was damaged. I guess its a good thing i found out now. I guess the damage was not enough to show up on carfax or they hid it. Who knows.
Thanks all for the help. The things i read here will help me find the right one for me.
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Re: Potential owner in need of answers [py_]
by pao
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Dec 29, 2006 (4:31 am)
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Replying to: py_ (Dec 27, 2006 1:42 pm)
one more consideration about KIA..I have an 03 Sorento fully loaded EX AWD. KIAs are fairly maintenance intensive for scheduled maintenance in order to maintain the warranty..that includes differential and transmission flushes as well as timing belt changes....fluid flushes are generally every 30k and timing belt is 40-60K depending on the year and the model....tune ups on sorento is pricey as well based on access to the plugs.....also the sorento doesnt get the best MPG about 16/20....getting better but not much.....I like ours.....but it can be pricey to maintain if you are looking to keep it for more than 3 years and you drive 15k a year or so.....
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Re: Potential owner in need of answers [py_]
by lok888
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Dec 29, 2006 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: py_ (Dec 27, 2006 11:08 am)
Hi py! There's true. Parts and maintanence are pricey for Sorento. I should say for Hyundai/Kia vehicles since there aren't too many aftermarket parts competitors. Plus due to the engine component layout and design of the Sorento, a simple spark plug and timing belts replacement can be time consuming and experience when compares to Japanese brands. Most dealers want $500 to $600 for timing belts replacement alone plus $400 to $500 for a 60K mile service.
I have tons of warranty repairs on my '03 Sorento EX AWD, original owner with 53K miles now. Beside regular oil change, I spent $600 on Michlin tires at 48K miles, $200 on Kia OEM front brake pads & resufaced front rotors at 46K miles, $100 on Sears Die Hard battery at 52K miles. I am saving money for 60K mile service now.
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