Kia Sorento - Page 2

fhrblig · 01-25-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Sorry but kia WAS krap.

Fixed that for you.

Kia and Hyundai have made massive leaps forward in the last 5 years. They make real cars now, not the tinny crap they used to put out.
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01-25-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

um...

if you bought it used, you're still paying on it, right?

Trade in value on a "regular" Charger (non R/T, non Hemi) is maybe $6,500 - $7,000...which is probably less than what you owe, right?

Just pointing out some options instead of eating MORE debt rolled into another 5 or more years of car payments, that's all.

Repairs will ALWAYS be cheaper than taking on more car payments.

I understand that, Ive come to the realization and am perfectly fine with the fact that I will probably have a car payment until the day I die. This is being purchased for my wife and I want something that I dont have to worry about taking to the shop. Dont get me wrong the Charger is a great car and we've had no problems with it, but I know its just a matter of time. We are planning on paying whatever negative equity there is on the Charger.

Dave128 · 01-25-2011, 02:31 PM

I have a 2009 Highlander and I love it.

JaKaacH · 01-25-2011, 02:36 PM

Car payments suck..

Avoid if you can..IMHO

floydpink · 01-25-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave128

I have a 2009 Highlander and I love it.

I have a 2008 Highlander and also love it. 2nd one I've had.

We're talking apples and oranges, or Toyotas and Kias. Not a fan of Kia at all.

Although for me it's worth it, the Highlander is probably 10k more.

Personally, I don't buy cars, I lease them for 3 years and turn them in for a new one. Always a Toyota, and test drove the Venza yesterday and mmight take it home.

dannysguitar · 01-25-2011, 02:42 PM

I looked at the Sorento and the Sportage. I like the look of the Sportage a litte more, but I like the space in the Sorento. I say go for it! America's best warranty!

Steve · 01-25-2011, 02:46 PM

When my truck was stolen a few months ago, the rental car lady told me she was putting me in a SUV. We walked out to a Kia Sorento. Their definition of a SUV and mine were contenants apart.

Overall it drove ok, and considering what I normally drive, gas milage was great. Interior quality was lacking. I would hate to get hit by a truck like mine while driving a Sorento.

My

, YMMVG

DBall · 01-25-2011, 04:04 PM

Wife's got one... it works good, zero problems... plus there's a killer warranty.

We got hers last year... it was an 09 w/ 11,000 miles on it. List was 28K, I talked him down to 17K (with all taxes and everything included).

fhrblig · 01-25-2011, 10:24 PM

For those who might have an outdated view of Kia, this is the kind of vehicle they're making now. This is the 2011 Optima.

HK3- · 01-26-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fhrblig

For those who might have an outdated view of Kia, this is the kind of vehicle they're making now. This is the 2011 Optima.

Is that a BMW?

Ogre · 01-26-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Is that a BMW?

No Where Close!!!!

floydpink · 01-26-2011, 08:29 AM

what do they say about putting lipstick on the pig?

Hey, drive what you like.

MajorCaptSilly · 01-26-2011, 09:05 AM

I just got my wife a Mazda CX-7 and really like it. Turbo-Charged 4 cylinder really goes fast! It's very comfortable for a 6'5'' guy and was very reasonable in price for the crossover market.

MCS

fhrblig · 01-26-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Is that a BMW?

No, THIS is a BMW.

01-26-2011, 09:16 AM

Well we ended up buying a 2011 Sorento. I will say I was skeptical going in, but was impressed with the vehicle. It rides like a dream and you cant beat the standard safety features. 30 mpg is nice on the highway. It came standard equiped with rear sensors along with a back up camera. They also gave me $3000 over blue book for my Charger, which was a huge selling point along with a $2000 rebate, which almost wiped out any negative equity we had. Overall I am impressed with the Sorento so far. Ill try to get some pics posted as soon as my wife lets me near it. Thanks everyone for the feedback.

fhrblig · 01-26-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mpd340

Well we ended up buying a 2011 Sorento. I will say I was skeptical going in, but was impressed with the vehicle. It rides like a dream and you cant beat the standard safety features. 30 mpg is nice on the highway. It came standard equiped with rear sensors along with a back up camera. They also gave me $3000 over blue book for my Charger, which was a huge selling point along with a $2000 rebate, which almost wiped out any negative equity we had. Overall I am impressed with the Sorento so far. Ill try to get some pics posted as soon as my wife lets me near it. Thanks everyone for the feedback.

Enjoy, and hope it gives you lots of trouble-free miles!

01-27-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mpd340

Ill try to get some pics posted as soon as my wife lets me near it.

So...still in the doghouse??

01-26-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fhrblig

For those who might have an outdated view of Kia, this is the kind of vehicle they're making now. This is the 2011 Optima.

These actaully are better looking in person. I looked at a few, but was set on the SUV route.

01-26-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mpd340

These actaully are better looking in person.

Looks are one thing. Reality is another.

Anyone over 5'8" can tell you that car was built ridiculously too small.

Driving is interesting considering the "panoramic" roof drops the ceiling 2 inches...which means your head is jammed against the ceiling while your knees are stuck on both sides of the steering wheel.

Your knees end up in your face and your head ends up in the ceiling if you even attempt to maneuver into the backseat.

The Sorento is a much better choice over the Optima!

JaKaacH · 01-26-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fhrblig

For those who might have an outdated view of Kia, this is the kind of vehicle they're making now. This is the 2011 Optima.

Chevy Malibu...Nuff said...

01-25-2011, 02:31 PM	#3
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Kia Sorento I have a 2009 Highlander and I love it. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

01-25-2011, 02:36 PM	#4
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: Kia Sorento Car payments suck.. Avoid if you can..IMHO __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

01-25-2011, 02:42 PM	#6
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: Kia Sorento I looked at the Sorento and the Sportage. I like the look of the Sportage a litte more, but I like the space in the Sorento. I say go for it! America's best warranty! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

01-25-2011, 02:46 PM	#7
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Kia Sorento When my truck was stolen a few months ago, the rental car lady told me she was putting me in a SUV. We walked out to a Kia Sorento. Their definition of a SUV and mine were contenants apart. Overall it drove ok, and considering what I normally drive, gas milage was great. Interior quality was lacking. I would hate to get hit by a truck like mine while driving a Sorento. My , YMMVG __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

01-25-2011, 04:04 PM	#8
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Kia Sorento Wife's got one... it works good, zero problems... plus there's a killer warranty. We got hers last year... it was an 09 w/ 11,000 miles on it. List was 28K, I talked him down to 17K (with all taxes and everything included). __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

01-25-2011, 10:24 PM	#9
fhrblig Real cars have 3 pedals Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Bob Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 211 Trading: (0)	Re: Kia Sorento For those who might have an outdated view of Kia, this is the kind of vehicle they're making now. This is the 2011 Optima.

01-26-2011, 08:29 AM	#12
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Kia Sorento what do they say about putting lipstick on the pig? Hey, drive what you like. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

01-26-2011, 09:05 AM	#13
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Kia Sorento I just got my wife a Mazda CX-7 and really like it. Turbo-Charged 4 cylinder really goes fast! It's very comfortable for a 6'5'' guy and was very reasonable in price for the crossover market. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

01-26-2011, 09:16 AM	#15
mpd340 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Kia Sorento Well we ended up buying a 2011 Sorento. I will say I was skeptical going in, but was impressed with the vehicle. It rides like a dream and you cant beat the standard safety features. 30 mpg is nice on the highway. It came standard equiped with rear sensors along with a back up camera. They also gave me $3000 over blue book for my Charger, which was a huge selling point along with a $2000 rebate, which almost wiped out any negative equity we had. Overall I am impressed with the Sorento so far. Ill try to get some pics posted as soon as my wife lets me near it. Thanks everyone for the feedback.