1997 Kia Sportage Spportage 2.0 A review from Malaysia
"I will never buy or recommend to others"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My car rpm goes up faster then the the engaging of the gear. The rpm touches 2,5 mark before engaging in the 3rd gear. It raved for a long time and my poor car is suffering and suffocated. My power windows failed after 6 months of buying and I kept repairing it till the warranty is over and I have given up repairing it. Water from the air con leaked in to the frost passengers leg area and I have to sent to the workshop to repair and unclog the tubing. Fuel consumption is about 4 km per liter. My turning radius is bad - to make a u-turn I have to reverse twice. The leather seat covers do not last. This is car is not stable on high speed especially the cornering part. The appointed service center cannot repair the car professionally.
General comments?
I like the shape of the car that attracts me to buy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 77800 kilometres |
| Previous car | Peugeot 305 |
| Date of Entry | 19th July, 2006 |