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Used 2004 Kia Sorento Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

This SUV is AWESOME!!

Mac, 11/22/2003
2004 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I was in the market for a car when a friend of mine suggested that I try the Sorento. I was so glad I did!! This SUV is as awesome as the title says. This venicle has been off-road and on the city streets of Chicago. If any of you know about the highways in Chicago, you know they're almost as bad as going off-road. However, I've hit potholes, roadkill, branches, DEEP standing water (that's really cool), curbs, etc. and there's absolutely no rattling in the car. NONE!! I've got close to 23,000 miles on my EX and except for the gas mileage, I've found nothing wrong with it!

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Glad to be rid of it!

Julie, 06/30/2010
2004 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I had nothing but problems from the time I bought my Kia brand new. Crack in the drive shaft with less than 300 miles on it a month after I bought it. Constant electrical problems that the dealer couldn't fix: brake lights out every 3 months, headlights out every 6 months. Both headlights blew out at the same time once! $400+ to replace sensors, including throttle and airbag, which warranty had just expired (conveniently). Bad catalytic converter, which went bad 2K miles after warranty expired. This is the WORST purchase of my life. The only reason I didn't get rid of it sooner was because I was STUCK with it: they depreciate too fast you can't trade them in. PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE @ its best!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Get the facts and give it a shot!!

Bob_Hog, 10/12/2003
2004 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We compared other midsize SUV's but found the Sorento to have all the same features as the more commonly known brand SUVs in the USA, but for about $5,000 less.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I love my Kia

Sorento is great, 12/03/2003
2004 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I tried lots of SUVs before buying my Kia. Overall, it had the best package. Tough enough to go offroad, luxurious, safe, good warranty, powerful, neat looking, not crazy expensive. I almost bought the top of the line Jeep Cherokee Limited for the same price, but liked the Kia's drive much better.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Love it

glf2003, 12/04/2003
2004 Kia Sorento EX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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When I saw ,KIA, I was amazed. I could not believe this was a KIA. The design and style of the Sorrento is striking. Needless to say, I am still impressed by the ride and amazed at the sticker price. I am attracted by the warranty, offer of Lifetime tire replacement, free oil changes for three years and far more features than any other SUV in this price range. I think that the LX in black is much prettier than the EX in black. But, the only way to have the options I wanted was to purchase the EX. You will not be dissapointed if you choose to purchase one.

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