1997 Kia Sportage EX review from North America
"A high performance bargain, great in the snow"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has never had any mechanical problems.
I replaced the water pump, timing belt and all other belts as a precautionary measure at 90,000 miles.
I changed the oil every 3,000 miles.
I changed the transmission and gear box fluids every 15,000 miles.
Careful car maintenance is the key for every vehicle.
General comments?
Great car for the money. I paid 10k for a car that has given me nearly 80k miles. I am looking for another one because my 18 year old son smashed the radiator and air conditioning condenser in a fender bender. I will miss this little car greatly!
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| Dependable little car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2004 |