Used 2005 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
A great 1st Minivan
This is a great first minivan. With our 2nd child arriving we had to get a bigger vehicle. We priced out other minivans & they all came up way out of our budget except this one. This van is affordable & within reach of the average family. With the standard features & price, made it a great buy! It's comfortable & our family loves it. I'm sure you can find more refined & luxurious minivans out there, but for more money! It drives great, it's fairly powerful, & comfortable on long trips. Plus the long warranty & 5 star rating from the NHTSA makes it an exceptional value. Don't rely too much on Consumer Reports or auto enthusiasts reviews, take the opinion from someone who owns one.
Not so good after all....
My wife and I bought our Kia new in '05 with the hope that we were getting a decent vehicle...WRONG! Overall it's okay. However, the rear brakes make a groaning noise that the dealer can't seem to fix. The horn works intermittently. Every so often the A/C stops working. There is not as much cargo room as I had initially hoped. Unless you are a child, getting into the back seat requires you to be a contortionist. The paint must be the lowest quality possible, it gets scratched just by looking at it. The fuel mileage isn't horrid, but you can get comparable mileage from a Suburban. Which is what we are looking into trading in for. Do yourself a favor, avoid Kia.
- EX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $7,500446 mi away
- LX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $5,500506 mi away
- EX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $4,999531 mi away
Great value & safe for my kids!
The only thing I dislike about the performance of my 2005 Sedona is the gas mileage. I got better mpg in my old SUV. However, the 10 year warranty, low price and roominess of the interior sold me on the Sedona. I love the captain's chairs in the middle, but sometimes it makes it harder for the kids to squeeze into the 3rd row. The bench seat would have been a better bet. As for reliability, I have driven 8,000 miles in the last 8 months since purchasing this van. I haven't had any trouble whatsoever. I love my Kia!
AWESOME!!
I would recommend a Kia Sedona to any family that needs the room. All the power and style of a car put into a van. 10 thumbs up!
Kia Sedona at 13,000 Miles
I never dreamed I would end up driving a minivan but as a single father of 3, there was no better choice of vehicle for me right now. So I bought a 2005 Kia Sedona LX. I just love this van! Everything from the exterior to the interior of this van was put together with care and understanding of a family on a budget. The van looks and rides good and I am pretty happy with the purchase. My only gripe about this vehicle is that its consumption of gas is HUGE! I can get about 22mpg on the highway. When on the road, there is minimal road noise and good visibility. Controls in the cabin are laid out in a logical and thoughtful manner. Factory CD/radio system isn't bad.