1999 Kia Sportage EX review from North America
"The Sportage is a good, reliable vehicle that is well worth the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My four-wheel-drive went out twice (the dealership told me I should use it every now and then to keep it in shape) ; my transmission had to be replaced; my fan switch needs to be replaced; and my air conditioner hose leaks inside the vehicle.
General comments?
This is my second Kia Sportage. I feel like you're going to have trouble with any vehicle when it starts piling on the miles, and this is no different. I once had a Chevy S-10 Blazer that had to have both transmission and engine replaced, as well as little things here and there. I love my Sportage. It's been reliable transportation and I would definitely buy another one. You can't beat the price. Prior to my purchase of my first Sportage, I was looking at Toyota 4-Runners, which were priced thousands of dollars more.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Paseo |
| Date of Entry | 7th October, 2003 |