2000 Kia Sportage Base review from North America
"I love my Kia for it's reliability!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My brakes were replaced at 25,000 miles. They had needed repairs after driving in extreme conditions for three months. I feel this is better than some vehicles would do. The dealer replaced them at no cost to me, even though it was obvious that I had caused the damage.
My clutch was replaced around the same time. This was also fixed at no cost to me. Once again this was obviously faulty due to my "rally racing".
General comments?
I have had no other problems other than the ones my driving caused. I feel that some people forget that cars need attention just like any other investment. Before people condemn a car company or model they might want to look at their responsibility.
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| Very good bargain for the $20,000 or less sticker price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53300 miles |
| Previous car | Honda del Sol |
| Date of Entry | 26th May, 2002 |