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#140 of 169 Re: Sorrento LX Rental [sandman46] by lok888 Apr 11, 2006 (9:38 am)
Replying to: sandman46 (Apr 10, 2006 6:06 pm) The Kia Sportage.
#141 of 169 Lok888 by sandman46 Apr 11, 2006 (6:16 pm)
Turned the Sorrento in earlier this evening to Enterprise. Totally unimpressed with the car. With only 7230 on the odo, the car shuddered from a stop when I started to accelerate. Very disconcerting. It sure moved once it got going and the brakes worked o k, don't know if it had ABS. The plastics were not up to Japanese standards and it wouldn't fit in the garage. The mileage was worse than I expected also. I did love the high seating position though...a nice commanding view of the road ahead. I wonder if the Sportage would be a better fit for me when the time comes. Still unsure about the long term reliability & quality of the interior parts though. Think I'd rather pony up a little more for the Rav4 or the CRV and get the Toyota/Honda quality. I know one pays a premium for them, but they do set the benchmark in the small ute class...hands down! Just my $.02 here after having driven the Sorrento about 100 miles.   The Sandman
#145 of 169 Honda quality? by tomsr1 Apr 15, 2006 (9:35 pm)
I bought a 2002 CRV when they came out.When the warranty was up the steering wheel and drivers seat were trashed. I traded it for a Highlander hopeing for longterm durability. So far so good.As to Sorentos I now have an 03 Sorento EX 4wd which had 38000 on it and it was and is like brand new.It is much higher quality than any American car I have owned.It absorbs bumps better than the Toyota and it's quick/light steering make it a breeze to park. I have two very good SUVs now but gas prices make me wish I had an economy car.I like sitting up high and all the bells and whistles that comes with the Luxury Package but poor gas mileage is the price you pay.The Toyota with 3.3 ltr averages 20 and the Sorento with 3.5 ltr averages 15. Replies to this message: lok888 (Apr 18, 2006 10:10 am) stashshel (Sep 26, 2006 4:09 pm) kyfdx (Sep 26, 2006 6:09 pm)
#146 of 169 Re: Honda quality? [tomsr1] by lok888 Apr 18, 2006 (10:10 am)
Replying to: tomsr1 (Apr 15, 2006 9:35 pm) My 2003 Sorento EX (4WD with Luxury Package) has 44500 miles now. I bought a Camry the same year, wife's car. Can't compare two cars, but Kia has more goodies for less. Such as auto dimming rearview, heated mirrors, Home Link, sunroof (EX), full spare, foglights (EX or Sport), auto headlights (part if luxury package), etc. It's so far so good. There were some repairs but they were covered under warranty. I am consider the '07 model. Replies to this message: stashshel (Sep 26, 2006 4:09 pm) kyfdx (Sep 26, 2006 6:09 pm)
#147 of 169 Re: Kia Sorento: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [jimc7] by jmorgart May 16, 2006 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: jimc7 (Mar 28, 2006 11:05 am) What do you think now? With cash back of $4,500.00 until May 31,06 on all 2005's could you get the EX 4X4 with ABS etc. for under $19,000 not including trade. With gas milage not great, one guy said they were selling at auction for $17,000 on a good day. Replies to this message: lok888 (May 17, 2006 10:29 am) tonnes (Jun 06, 2006 10:05 pm)
#148 of 169 Re: Kia Sorento: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [jmorgart] by lok888 May 17, 2006 (10:29 am)
Replying to: jmorgart (May 16, 2006 1:36 pm) I think the number is $5000 cash back for any 2005 models and $500 for current Kia owner plus dealer's discount. Replies to this message: tonnes (Jun 06, 2006 10:05 pm)
#149 of 169 Re: Kia Sorento: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [lok888] by tonnes Jun 06, 2006 (10:05 pm)
Replying to: lok888 (May 17, 2006 10:29 am) The '06 Sorento can be had pretty cheap right now, especially if you don't get one without options. Here's a dealer advertising one for under $15K: http://tinyurl.com/khark   I'm curious about the '07 however. New engine, interior/exterior styling changes, more safety, etc. However, I see it won't be available with a manual transmission - bummer. My guess is that we won't find prices near as good for the '07's.

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