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Replying to: mikdee (Oct 13, 2006 8:41 am) Thanks for the info. I originally looked at the jade green/gray in a 2wd v6 model but liked the olive/tan setup better. The olive was in the showroom and was the AWD model. I drove the 2wd along with wife and she really wanted the jade. I said to wait a week until the end of the month draws closer and we'll talk price then. Long story short, we got the AWD olive/tan combo with the options for less $$ than originally quoted for the 2wd jade Sportage. I'm glad to hear that your price quote was close to what I paid and it seems like a fair price. Last weekend we drove it on a mini road trip following my 2 oldest son's soccer careers from the mountains of western Maryland, thru West Virgina, and out to the DC area. Our milege at fillup after was at 20.4 mpg. That was the 3rd tank of gas for the vehicle. I would be happy to get 24-25 mpg after break in. My 95 Blazer only got 17 mpg. BTW, I like the nautical blue Tucson. We looked at an 06 ex and it is a nice clor combo with the leather package. |
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Replying to: boltguy (Oct 13, 2006 7:03 pm) Thanks for the info. It was the best vehicle for the $$$ that both the wife and I could agree on. I had not driven the new style sportage and was amazed at the quality and the improvements over the older model. It just feels so solid from the "thunk" of the door closing to the ride and engine sound. Your advice is sound for the break-in period and we'll take caution not to exceed 65 mph. I strongly suggested that wifie read the owner's manual from cover to cover on this car. It's mainly going to be her daily driver and she drives a whole 2.5 miles each way to work. I drive 56 miles one way to work in my Scion XB. When it snows I'll take the Sportage to work and follow my kids soccer games from its comfortable cockpit.
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Oct 13, 2006 9:16 pm)
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Replying to: boltguy (Oct 14, 2006 6:01 pm)
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Oct 15, 2006 6:04 am)
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Replying to: boltguy (Oct 17, 2006 5:47 pm) My wife took it to Hersey, Pa. last weekend and claimed that the steering was pulling to the right on I-81, but I checked it out and didn't find the problem. Maybe the wind? It was blowing pretty good that day. Our friend went with us to the Prime Outlets last week and commented about how much nicer the interior of the Sportage is as compared to his Jeep Grand Cherokee along with a better ride. He's in the market for a new suv and said that he will test drive the Kia's 1st to see if the other suv's can measure up.
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Oct 29, 2006 6:37 am)
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Replying to: boltguy (Oct 30, 2006 8:25 pm) I also see that the new advertising for the Sportage claims high fuel economy. Phooey!! |
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Replying to: jamieanne (Nov 26, 2006 9:53 am) Did Kia tell you that the warranty is void if you use another brand name filter? I knew before I bought it that the Sportage was not the greatest mpg suv. It is on a par with the Honda Element, CRV, Ford Escape, etc. The ride and interior are nicer than my Chevy Blazer and my friend's Grand Cherokee. I really want a hybrid suv but will wait for the prices and the technology to improve.
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Replying to: crazedcommuter (Nov 27, 2006 8:08 am) Having just bought an Optima this certainly caught my eye. Do they give you the filter free? If not, that practice would be a blatant violation of Magnuson-Moss.
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