2006 Kia Sedona

Nice features. Bad Quality

By Christian (TN) on Thursday, May 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 95,000

Pros: "A lot of cup holders....love that"

Cons: "Poor quality and do not hold value at all"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"When you buy a Kia you are very impressed by all the extras you get for your money compared to other brands (Toyota, Honda and even European cars) But when you get in this vehicle and put a few miles in it you are going to notice that all this extras are cheap quality. Everything feels like if it is breaking apart. Less than 100k and check engine on, 3rd alternator, AC wont work. I had 3 Kias in my life and hopefully I will never own another one never again. I had a Kia Sephia 1998 (mom gave it to me) then a 2007 Rio (Brand New- Gave me brakes problems before 10k miles and I traded in for a Honda Accord 2008 and offcourse i was super upside down) and now this Sedona 2007. Im done with Kia's and their cheap quality. DONE."

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Love it love it love it!

By Cece (OK) on Tuesday, April 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 122,000

Cons: "Gas mileage"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have had my van for 4 years now. When I got it it was 3 years old & had 86k mi on it. It is without a doubt the most comfortable vehicle I have ever had & has been very reliable with the exception of normal wear & tear. I have no complaints at all."

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Nice minivan for the price.

By Andrew (OH) on Tuesday, April 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 56,000

Pros: "Price, reliability, space, power rear windows"

Cons: "Bland styling, dealer maintenance costs"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"Bought my 2009 LX used in December 2009 with around 20k miles. It has been a great van and won me over versus the Dodge Caravan I was also considering at the time. The only negatives are just a few minor recall items and some rather expensive dealer visits for routine maintenance to keep the warranty in place. Normal wear and tear items like brake pads and tires are the only thing I have had to purchase. I bought this originally for my wife to drive, but I end up driving it 95% of the time which is ok with me. Plenty of room for the kiddos plus luggage for trips. Overall, I have been pretty satisfied with this purchase and I look forward to seeing the 2014 redesign that hopefully fixes the current models rather bland styling. Gas mileage is decent for a van with low 20's on the highway and upper teens around town."

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Best value minivan on the market

By TonyM (AL) on Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 136,000

Pros: "inexpensive, safe, sporty (driving) for a minivan"

Cons: "trans could hold 1st gear slightly longer"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Bought as a former rental vehicle with 32k on it, put 100+k on it over the next four years. My parents and brothers all own (or owned) Honda Odysseys, and I much prefer the Sedona. It's sportier than the Odyssey, less expensive, and has been as reliable as a Honda - very little has gone wrong with the van. The subframe bushings are starting to squeak some (when cold), but it does have 130+k miles on it. Only real gripes are the clearcoat starting to peel (seems to be a common Kia/Hyundai problem - I've owned several) and 1st gear in the trans doesn't hold long enough - about the time it's starting to get power, it shifts (unless you're accelerating a bit harder than you otherwise might). Otherwise, it's done everything we've asked of it - hauling people, hauling a riding mower, hauling wood, hauling Christmas gifts, hauling dogs... and the seats fold flat easily enough (except the middle seats, which do fold up behind the front seats, or remove completely). As with most vans, fuel economy leaves some to be desired, but this Sedona does fare better than my dad's Odyssey; we get around 16-18 city, 20-22 highway. All in all, excellent for a family - safe, lots of space, reliable, versatile, and relatively inexpensive."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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disappointed on kia

By tony (CA) on Wednesday, January 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 99,608

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"although never had engine and transmission problems complain comes ,from sliding door latch does not lock 100%,steering wheel cracks and peels, air bag problem light goes on and off on driver side, dealer not too price friendly ."

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

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