- #1898 of 1990
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Re: Shiftshock runaround [edladaire]
by howardskid
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Sep 05, 2008 (2:18 pm)
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Replying to: edladaire (Sep 05, 2008 1:03 pm)
As an attorney I can tell you that you have acquired some real liability here. You know that the car is dangerous, so if an accident does occur you could be found liable for punitive damages which your insurance policy probably won't cover. To mitigate your situation you have little choice but to have the car thoroughly analyzed and repaired by an authorized repair center. Obviously the shop screwed the car up royally. So the place you now take it to must thoroughly document what it finds and does. Chances are the total bill will be less than the small claims limit for your state, and with good documentation, you could get a relatively quick court order for your outlay. Good luck.
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- #1899 of 1990
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Re: Shiftshock runaround [howardskid]
by edladaire
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Sep 18, 2008 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: howardskid (Sep 05, 2008 2:18 pm)
Howard,
Thanks much.
The car is still in the shop. Kia initially told me that it was ok and was going to send me out the door. I then told them to fix the dome light. Then low and behold they find that there is an electrical short and have had the car in the shop since 9/2. My problems with the car being in the shop for over 30 days in the last 3 months is a joke around the office about Kia quality.
I call the service department daily about the car and then he tells me another thing that they will try to find the electrical problem. Then he tells me that he will call me later in the day and never does. 
This problem and service that I have received over the past 3 months is the first time that I have regretted purchasing a Kia. 
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- #1900 of 1990
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Re: Shiftshock runaround [howardskid]
by nts1
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Sep 27, 2008 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: howardskid (Sep 05, 2008 2:18 pm)
Hypothetically, would edladaire still be liable if an accident occurred on the way home from the dealership? At this point edladaire had been told 4 times that there is nothing wrong with the car by the experts at the dealership. Seems like Kia should be more attentive to a safety issue like this one.
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- #1901 of 1990
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Re: Shiftshock runaround [nts1]
by howardskid
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Sep 27, 2008 (3:07 pm)
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Replying to: nts1 (Sep 27, 2008 11:25 am)
No argument there. Until he "knew" how dangerous the car was to drive, there was no punitive liability, but after he posted his knowledge/opinion on Edmunds, it became a self declared admission.
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- #1902 of 1990
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2008 Kia Sorento Deisel Owners Manual
by escottindr
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Oct 02, 2008 (3:19 pm)
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ANYONE know where I can download an owners manual in English for the 2008 diesel engine?
Bought a new one in the Dominican Republic and it is only in Spanish.
Thanks,
Scott
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- #1903 of 1990
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Re: 2008 Kia Sorento Deisel Owners Manual [escottindr]
by steve_ HOST
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Oct 02, 2008 (6:58 pm)
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Replying to: escottindr (Oct 02, 2008 3:19 pm)
You could try the phone number listed for DDS Publications in How To Find Your Car Owner's Manual Online.
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- #1904 of 1990
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Re: 2008 Kia Sorento Diesel Owners Manual [steve_]
by sampson3199
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Oct 02, 2008 (11:11 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Oct 02, 2008 6:58 pm)
If you really get stuck I could scan mine and email it to you. It would be a job but could be done. Mine is Australian compliance. David N
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- #1905 of 1990
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Re: 2008 Kia Sorento Diesel Owners Manual [sampson3199]
by escottindr
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Oct 03, 2008 (12:02 am)
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Replying to: sampson3199 (Oct 02, 2008 11:11 pm)
That was really a nice offer and I really appreciate it. I just got news that my 93 year old father passed away so I am headed to the US on Saturday. I will purchase one while I am there.
It was a real considerate offer to make to someone you don't know and I want to thank you very much for it!
Scott.
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- #1906 of 1990
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Spark plugs
by nyee
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Oct 03, 2008 (12:03 pm)
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I'm looking to change my spark plugs on my own, but cannot seem to find it within my engine. Does anyone know where it's located? I looked in my owners manual and it doesn't say either.
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- #1907 of 1990
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Re: Spark plugs [nyee]
by pao
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Oct 03, 2008 (4:39 pm)
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Replying to: nyee (Oct 03, 2008 12:03 pm)
changing plugs in the sorie isnt for the backyard mechanic IMHO...its a couple hour job at the dealer....and you have to take some of the engine/cam covers off, replace gaskets etc I beleive.....its a three to four job at the dealer.....expect $300-$500 depending on your dealer for this one....
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