1997 Kia Sportage EX review from North America
"Loved it! loved it! loved it!!! fun!!! :)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The things gone wrong with the car are most likely my fault and really lack of maintenance, but in the whole time of my ownership I never really had a problem! -
All of the recall things went which the dealer fixed promptly, but I really had no additional problems.
The only thing that I don't like is that the muffler seems to melt away. Currently, I have the third muffler on the car!
No pick up so if you like to take off from red lights this is not a car for you.
General comments?
Great gas mileage - between 25-28 miles. per gallon.
Very cute girly car... the only way I can describe it... is that this car fit my personality it was just great!!!
I would like to say that I drove the car from NJ to Cali three times and that each trip was a smooth and worry free!!!
I wish I would have taken better care of it and did the mainteance as scheduled then I wouldn't have to find a new one!
I loved this car and wish it could last forever, but as my friends are telling me I am ending an era... everyone that has known me in my adult life has taken a ride in my Kia and loved it!!! :)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 Cy Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2008 |