1997 Kia Sportage

very satisifed

By auburn (MO) on Wednesday, May 01, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120,000

Pros: "fun to drive and reliable"

Cons: "3000 rpm at 70"

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

"I bought this vehicle dirt cheap thinking Kia was a piece of junk and to my surprise this car is very silent, drives nice, smooth riding and I have had very little problems over last three years. I replaces auto 4-wheel hubs with manuals from ebay-Warner a 10 minute job.110 dollars. This is my use for everything and pull trailer vehicle. Very happy with it and the 4-wheel goes right around my neighbors jeep during deep snow. I only wish it was a little higher geared. 5spd. 21MPG"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Best small suv I haved owned

By cars (TX) on Wednesday, April 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 140,000

Pros: "Got it free, very fun to drive"

Cons: "Yes I like the cup holders above the radio"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I got this KIA used from my daughter and she got it from the first oner. She was driving it 120 miles 5 times a week It wasnt big enough to hall hay and other supplys so she gave it to me. I has over 140000 miles and does not use any oil. easy to get in and of for my wife who has had hip replacement. Just love it I might get me a new one soon. Thanks KIA"

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Fun summer ride with the top off!

By Rockin Rawd (OR) on Sunday, March 03, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 102,000

Pros: "Turning around in tight spots!"

Cons: "No intermitent wipers"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6

Just been giving her weekly bath!

"The Kia Sportage runs good, turns around on a dime. It would be awesome for dryer weather where you could take the soft top off, and let the wind blow in your face. Has no intermittent wipers, and in the Willamette Valley Oregon, that is not a good thing. Eastern Oregon, Southern Oregon, might be exceptable with just 2 speeds on your wipers. It gets 20-21 mpg hwy just as it has been rated. Could be better with cruise control, instead of air conditioning. Plenty of power if you need to climb a hill or merge into heavy traffic. Soft top is a little hard to see out of in the winter when it's cold. But summer time with the top off and the stereo cranked up, it's a young kids dream ride."

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excellent vehicle, great purchase

By thompsor (IN) on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 125,000

Pros: "the vehicle is easy to maneuver & fun to drive"

Cons: "spare tire rack seems to rust on most models"

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

"I bought the vehicle used in 2006. It gets upper 20's on the highway and lower 20's in town. It has been very reliable, no maintenance costs other than routine upkeep."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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do not buy!

By sport (OH) on Thursday, January 03, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 168,000

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

"I bought this car used in 2006 and have had nothing but trouble with it ever since. it has been in the shop more than it has been driven. after less than 10 months of driving it, the engine went out, bought a new engine and since then there has been one thing after another. every fix costs well over $300 and it just isn't worth all the time and money that has been put into it. i reckon i've spent well over $4,000 in repairs alone and have never even been in an accident with it. this car is a money hole. don't buy it!"

4 people out of 6 found this review helpful

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I got my money worths

By Music man (WI) on Monday, September 10, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 355,000

Pros: "Always work runs like a tank"

Cons: "You will not buy this for the fuel economy"

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

"I ran it for years and now I put a plow on it. All I need is 400. Pounds in th back and it can move a ton of snow. Down side the rear ac lines like to rust."

7 people out of 8 found this review helpful

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