2000 Kia Sportage review from North America
"KIA stands for Keep It A@&"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One week after purchase of the vehicle the windows would not roll down (electric) The driver window is off track and takes several attempts to roll up completely.
The transmission slips and when stopped on an incline with the vehicle in drive it will roll back when you take your foot off the brake.
Seat belts have twisted so that it makes it impossible to position the belts securely.
Spare tire holder does not latch.
General comments?
Very uncomfortable to ride in.
Poor design of console. Difficulty to adjust temperature settings.
Impossible to get into the hatch area if you have anything in your hands too many steps to open and close.
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| Very good bargain for the $20,000 or less sticker price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 11 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27602 miles |
| Previous car | Kia Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2003 |