Kia Sportage, opinions?

alteran · #1 (**permalink**) 12-15-2007, 06:33 AM

I saw a Sportage yesterday. Looked about the same size as my Bronco II.
Anyone have any experience with them?

westtntrucker · #2 (**permalink**) 12-15-2007, 08:41 AM

Earlier ones had many mechanical problems, like the front wheels falling off due to poor front bearings. Nearly killed a friend of mine. maybe the later ones are better.

mudslinging79 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-15-2007, 01:16 PM

kias are the new disposable car, drive them for 100000-200000 miles and get a new one

DesertStorm · #4 (**permalink**) 12-16-2007, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudslinging79

kias are the new disposable car, drive them for 100000-200000 miles and get a new one

I agree 100%

rsylvstr · #5 (**permalink**) 12-16-2007, 10:10 PM

could be worse

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/kia/...4/ratings.html

78ltd · #6 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 09:51 AM

My wife's daughter has a 01 Sportage with 82,000 miles that has had a LOT OF PROBLEMS. Plus the soft back tops are poorly made and rip easily. I wouldn't buy one. In fact, today I'm getting it inspected so we can put it on the lemon lot here on base to sell it. Daughter won't even drive it anymore.

mudslinging79 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 01:29 PM

donate it to mythbusters, they may blow it up for you and then have a weenie roast

my72ford · #8 (**permalink**) 12-21-2007, 07:36 PM

i had a friend that had one and it was pure J U N K!! had soooo many problems with it during the 1st 50k miles. he spent more money on it top keep it running than he was paying for insurance,taxes,registration,etc... i wouldn't take one if someone gave it to me!

5.0B2 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-26-2007, 03:16 PM

I don't think I would even admit to knowing anyone who owned one. That's just one man's opinion, you understand.