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695 messages, Last post on Nov 08, 2009 at 9:16 PM
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Replying to: jrt2 (Nov 20, 2007 3:49 pm) 
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Replying to: lucyinfiniti (Apr 24, 2007 5:56 pm) Only about a dozen posts here in the past year. Doesn't anyone buy or own Sportages any more?? I am looking for a vehicle to replace our aging minivan, and my wife just loves the Sportage--thinks it's really "cute". I like it because of its safety gear, roomy interior, and price--there's a good lease deal right now that fits our financial plans. We drove a jade green LX I4 AT yesterday--very comfy and roomy, and enough power although it won't burn any rubber. If we can get a decent price for our van, we will probably pull the trigger on it this month. P.S. the other purpose of this post was to move the number off "666"... just not a good number for a car I might be driving soon. 
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Replying to: backy (Jul 06, 2008 3:17 pm)
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Replying to: jamieanne (Jul 06, 2008 3:34 pm)  I am in penny-pinching mode on this vehicle and frankly the LX has everything we'd want, except remote locking. But I'm not going to buy an EX V6 just to get that. My first minivan was a '91 Caravan, 2.5L I4, 100 hp, pulling a little more weight than the Sportage I4 does with 140 hp. So the I4 will do. Will get a little better fuel economy than the V6 also. My middle son will get his license this fall, and this will be my wife's around-town daily driver, so safety is the main concern. One thing we like about the Sportage is all the leg room in back, and the reclining rear seats with center armrest. It should be a pretty nice highway cruiser for the few times we take long trips. It seems you have found that to be the case. How long are the trips you've taken in your Sportage?
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Replying to: backy (Jul 06, 2008 4:32 pm) Forbes
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 06, 2008 5:49 pm) The drop in Sportage sales is probably why there are big incentives--$2500 rebate plus $500 competitive bonus. And a really good lease deal--0.00065 money factor for 36 months. Remember back a couple of years ago when the discussion here was about the dearth of discounts on the Sportage? Not any more!
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Replying to: backy (Jul 06, 2008 5:58 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 06, 2008 7:27 pm)
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 hey guys, I just bought a Kia 4 cyl LX model ( with in built parrot bluetooth ). I was in a hurry to get a car and I think I did not negotiate well. All in all I got the following deal wondering if anyone can confirm my fears or comfort me cause I feel like shit on paying more Now my credit score is good 705 ( not excellent but good). But my credit has been built only in an year (since I have been to US only about 2 yrs now). I have never bought a car in states before... Model WHite 2008 sportage LX MRP was about 20000 Sate California Down payment 5500 Monthly payment for 5 years $235 Also wondering what is a typical per year depreciation on Kia cars. Waiting eagerly for your answers ( archstone
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Replying to: archstone1 (Jul 12, 2008 12:15 am) Typical depreciation on Kias is... well, not very good. Although I checked on resale values of 2005+ Sportages in my area and they seem to be holding up reasonably well. Depreciation for the first couple of years on ANY new car is pretty steep. So plan on enjoying your Sportage for a few years. |
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