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Used 2009 Kia Borrego LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

First Kia and Impressed

Ron, 11/25/2009
Kia Borrego LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Purchased an LX about a month ago after seeing a newspaper ad. Was looking to buy a slightly used SUV, but was able to buy my new Borrego for only a couple grand more. Out-the-door price was about $24K after rebate and discount. The strong engine and brake perform flawlessly. Transmission, however, sometimes hesitates. Fuel economy is a little disappointing at 16+ MPG (mostly city). The interior is mostly quiet, and ride is good except over rough pavement. It can get jarring, and mine rattles a bit in the back area. All controls are laid out intuitively. I wasn't sure about the red-lit center stack, but it's actually quite soothing at night. Overall, I'm satisfied with Borrego.

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4 out of 5 stars

Good car

Woody, Wills Point, TX, 10/20/2018
updated 10/22/2020
Kia Borrego LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I would buy another if they had been available. I replaced this car when it reached about 170,000 miles as it was starting to need expensive repairs. One problem with Kia is that parts are often only available from Kia and very expensive and difficult to find.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great bang for buck

mp, 08/19/2010
Kia Borrego LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought my kia in august of 09. I was debating between this and the pilot. I have been very happy with it this entire year and have not had a single problem. I get about 17/18 mpg, which is pretty good considering the size of the SUV. Great 3rd row with plenty of leg room for kids, a little tight for adults though. I also added running boards and a nav system for much cheaper than if you buy the limited version that comes with one.

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5 out of 5 stars

Borrego a best buy!

DMILL, 05/21/2010
Kia Borrego LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

After tracking down some that a dealer (3 hours away) still had on the lot, purchased it and drove 2000 miles in the mountains on vacation. Powerful, comfortable and easy to navigate. Tight turn radius and the other features make a Borrego better than what Ford, Chevy, Nissan, etc. have to offer. Have read that kia is bringing it back for 2011, an Oct/Nov 2010 release, hope this is true because this is truly a fine SUV. Warranty makes this a slam-dunk!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Impressive!

luvborrego, 10/29/2008
Kia Borrego LX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

It exceeded my expectations. Comfortable enough, room & space enough power, interior features and reasonable price. I thought it might be a little rough, but it totally shakes my assumption. This is really smooth and powerful engine. I was impressed! My current mpg is 23 mpg, which is good.

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