2000 Kia Sportage EX review from North America
"Not a bad vehicle for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Initially, the interior lights didn't work. Dealership figured out the problem and replaced the interior wiring.
I have maintained the vehicle relatively well, although not perfectly, changing the oil, transmission fluid and lubrication when recommended. This was the first vehicle that I ever purchased new, and it has performed well so far.
It has been a good vehicle for my wife. The Sportage has been somewhat under powered, but reliable.
Recently, (39,000 miles) I had to replace the drive shaft, it was making a metallic grinding sound. I would not consider it a major problem after almost 40,000 miles of service.
I find it a shame it has such a questionable reputation or I would highly recommend the model to others.
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| Very good bargain for the $20,000 or less sticker price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 31st October, 2001 |