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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Bang for your buck

afiremedicswife, 01/07/2005
2004 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This is a fun truck to drive! My husband even loves it (he's an F-350 man). Great towing, pulled our 4 wheelers and snowmobiles without a problem. MPG could be a little better. However, with the money I saved I don't mind putting a couple extra bucks in the tank. KIA did a great job design wise. I was looking at the BMW X-5 when a co-worker bought one and spent more time in the shop having it repaired than she owned it. I have not had one problem with my Sorento in 17,000 miles. I love it! I will consider another one when that time comes.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Great Job KIA

KIT79, 10/02/2003
2004 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Little compared to a Pathfinder or Escalade, etc (4x4 World), but overall fun and easy to drive and dart around town. Simple to park too. A bit plain in appearance but stylish enough to be modern. The warrenty can't be beat. The total package is cheaper then the competition (c'mon Leather, all time 4WD, even Radio Controls for crying out loud!). Safety is a factor, 6 air bags ensure it! I have to put a 5 in Build Quality and Reliability, with it being new I can't honestly judge it. Yet. Not bad for a Korean manufacture, now if only my Samsung TV was just as solid.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

PIECE OF JUNK KIA!

Sandy, 05/06/2010
2004 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Quality is NONEXISTANT!I am getting rid of this car Has been repaired countless times.Driver side door handle broke off.Pull down handle for trunk broke off. CD player is eatting my cd's.Paint has chipped off of all buttons on radio and A/C controls. Paint has flaked off of the entire roof,tops of the mirrors & along wheel well trim. Shocks/arms that keep the trunk & the back window glass open have failed, so you have to hold them open manually. Car just had 3k worth of work done which included A/C compressor, leaking valves, coolant reservoir replaced.Coolant reservoir just cracked again yesterday.Head&Tail lights burn out every 6 mths.Sunroof leaks.Worst car I've ever owned!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my KIA

Michele , 10/11/2003
2004 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Never in a million years would I have believed that I would ever own a KIA, however the Sorento has definately changed my opinion. I LOVE this vehicle! I would definately recommend the Sorento and would purchase again in the future.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good Kia

Guy1, 01/30/2005
2004 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Excellent SUV. Is a gas hog in my opinion. V6 maybe 20 miles a gallon. Quiet ride is exceptional. This vehicle is also built very good. Get the most for your money.

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