2003 Kia Sorento EX review from Malaysia
"Good effort by the up and coming Koreans"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far so good.
Got it used. Previous owner was a 55 year old lady whom I suspect had no your children or grandchildren. The interior condition was astonishingly good. Next to new really!
The exterior was near new with minor scratches and no dents, not even dings. And paintwork shines like new!
General comments?
I got this for the wife who now needs more space as our kids are getting bigger. We both got no complaints in that department.
My only gripe is the ride which seem a bit harsh. Whether its the tires or suspension I'm not so sure, but it felt better with the tyre's pressure at 32 psi instead of the recormmended 35 psi in the owner's manual.
I would have thought with an SUV you can go through bad patches or road without even thinking about it, but the previous Peugeot and my current Honda Accord ride much better.
Don't expect car like comfort and ride and you'll be fine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 CRDI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 45000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Peugeot 406 |
| Date of Entry | 19th July, 2005 |