2003 Kia Sorento EX review from North America
"Off road monster, on road beauty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Power steering pumped went bad at 82,000 KM; covered under warranty.
- Rear stabilizer links went bad at 91,000 KM; covered under warranty.
- Rear drivers side seat belt locked and would not retract at 110,000kms $400.00 to repair; not covered.
- My coolant overflow cracked lost all my coolant and overheated. Luckily no damage to the engine. $200.00 to repair.
However, this is an truck based SUV is built with quality. I haven't driven this vehicle nicely at all. I've sunk it in mud, put it in the ditch etc... But it just keeps running and running like the day I purchased it! Amazing off road capabilities due to it being a truck based SUV.
General comments?
KIA is definitely the most under rated car company. This is my second and I would never think of purchasing a different vehicle.
The Sorento has everything you could possibly look for in an SUV. It's quick, decent on fuel, extremely reliable and looks like an BMW, just for thousands less. If you can find one of these pick it up! I promise it won't let you down.
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| 2003 - Sorento LX 3.5L V6 gasoline Outstanding car for the value. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 24v DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69800 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 125000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2008 |