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Replying to: zorento (Jul 27, 2009 6:32 am) I have an new Nissan Altima 3.5 that I traded in our 2500 Silverado Duramax diesel in on. We couldn't afford the gas plus I had a hard time backing up the 5th wheel trailer in the camping grounds, and it made my wife a nervous wreck when we were driving down the expressway. So I sold the truck, and SHE loves her Nissan Altima 3.5 that is loaded, and a real eye catcher. Built very well, and great service for now.
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Replying to: dodgeman6 (Jul 27, 2009 8:10 am) Congrats on your Nissan. We came close to buying an Altima instead of the 03 Maxima, but they gave us such a good deal on the Maxima we couldn't pass it up. I think we got the last model year that has a cassette player in it. You know, those "old people" accessories just gotta go! So is the Altima like the Maxima - does it feel heavy and solid when you drive it? There are times when I feel like I'm driving a small tank around. If you live in a snowy region pay close attention to the tires this winter. We have found that the factory tires on Nissans are woefully inadequate for winter driving. Her 03 was the worst. We would back out of our driveway (downhill), get into the street, place it in drive, press on the gas, and just sit there. No traction at all. Even with traction control. It didn't take me very long to buy new tires to replace our new tires. I finally had time to completely read the directions for Homelink and got the Sorento to open the garage door! It only took me 9 months. Well, that and getting the Shingles, which slowed me down enough that I had time to actually read the manual. Shingles suck big time. I've had it for three weeks and I'm still getting my rear kicked around by it. Started in my left eye of all places. If you ever suspect you have Shingles get to a doctor asap and get started on Valtrex. Ask for Gabapentin for the pain. |
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My 2008 Sorrento is currently sitting in the shop...for the third time in 1 1/2 months for the same problem. There is a noticeable "double hitch" when you come to a complete stop and also when you accelerate from a stop. The first two times I took it to KIA service, I was told that the problem was where the drive shaft and slip yoke join. There was a problem with rust buildup causing what I was feeling during braking and accelerating. They removed the drive shaft, grinded the rust off and lubricated the parts. Mind you, the car only had about 4700 miles and about 6 months on the road. The problem continued, in addition to a new rear hatch window rattle. Took it back in and this time they said they received a "bulletin" from KIA motors about the drive shaft issue, along with "special grease" that should fix the problem. They again removed the drive shaft and greased it up. Yeah right, didn't work. They also were clueless about the rear window rattle and said they would have to call an "outside window expert."???? In Ohio if the problem isn't fixed by the third service visit the car would fall under Lemon Law protection. I shouldn't have to go through this hassle for a new car. The problem is that I Love the KIA brand. Within 12 months my wife and I have purchase 3 new KIAs (07 Optima, 08 Sportage, 08 Sorrento) I traded the Sportage in for the Sorrento due to the Sportage being to small for me. We also convinced my in-laws to buy an 08 Rondo, which they love. Five months ago I would have said I will never buy another brand...now...I don't know if I can say that.
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Replying to: sorrentoblues (Jul 29, 2009 11:57 am) They did something to my brakes to try fixing a problem (not brake related) and I now have a bump, or double bump, when I stop. If I have learned nothing else in the last nine months I have learned that Kia service departments are clueless. |
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Is anyone having problems with the passenger side airbag lite remaining on when there is a passenger sitting in the seat? There has been an OCS recall for the 2007/2008 kia sorento's in May 2009. We took it back to the dealer and HAD it fixed. Within the first hour leaving the dealer the airbag lite is back on and now worse than before they "FIXED" the problem. Since this problem is still happening we feel that the Kia SAFETY features has been compromised. Anyone in the same boat?? Our next course of action is the Lemon Law for Safety.
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Replying to: 2008kiasorento (Aug 22, 2009 6:15 am)
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Replying to: sorrentoblues (Jul 29, 2009 11:57 am) After drove it for a day I started getting that same double hitch. I've only owned this truck since October and I'm already afraid to have them work on it. I took it in earlier this week after they called me about a new "fix" for the noise. All of a sudden it has been discovered it's coming from the exhaust system. The first time I took it in I told them that. Uh, duh... I had a 9:00am appointment, was told it would take an hour. I had a 10:30 appointment with a client so I figure I was good to go. Well, that's a bit backwards, I asked how long it would take then asked if 9:00 was okay for a time. They said no problem so I made the 10:30 appointment. Long story short: I finally demanded they bring my Sorento back from the shop just before 10:00 so I could make the appointment. I'm not going to lose money because these morons can't run an efficient shop. It didn't get taken to the shop area until after 9:30 and no one ever looked at it, let alone did any work on it. It just sat there. What a bunch of losers. ````````````````` My 2008 Sorrento is currently sitting in the shop...for the third time in 1 1/2 months for the same problem. There is a noticeable "double hitch" when you come to a complete stop and also when you accelerate from a stop. The first two times I took it to KIA service, I was told that the problem was where the drive shaft and slip yoke join. There was a problem with rust buildup causing what I was feeling during braking and accelerating. They removed the drive shaft, grinded the rust off and lubricated the parts. Mind you, the car only had about 4700 miles and about 6 months on the road. The problem continued, in addition to a new rear hatch window rattle. Took it back in and this time they said they received a "bulletin" from KIA motors about the drive shaft issue, along with "special grease" that should fix the problem. They again removed the drive shaft and greased it up. Yeah right, didn't work. They also were clueless about the rear window rattle and said they would have to call an "outside window expert."???? In Ohio if the problem isn't fixed by the third service visit the car would fall under Lemon Law protection. I shouldn't have to go through this hassle for a new car. The problem is that I Love the KIA brand. Within 12 months my wife and I have purchase 3 new KIAs (07 Optima, 08 Sportage, 08 Sorrento) I traded the Sportage in for the Sorrento due to the Sportage being to small for me. We also convinced my in-laws to buy an 08 Rondo, which they love. Five months ago I would have said I will never buy another brand...now...I don't know if I can say that. |
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