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Liked it so much I bought another
onephatgrl, 03/27/2005
2005 Kia Sorento LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very well designed and laid out. Build quality is very nice and not cheap looking. Have an Ex and LX both 4WD wich perform well in the snow. Ride is smooth but sometimes choppy at low speds otherwise a good alternative to honda crv and the ever so ugly rav 4
Bulb issues constantly
spiegel, 03/03/2009
2005 Kia Sorento LX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my Sorento for less than 3 years now and I have had to replace 11 bulbs between the low beam, high beam, tail lights, and brake lights. Each bulb averages $35 at the dealership to replace. If it is within 1 year, they replace at no cost. Of the 11 bulbs, 9 have lasted 14 months, which is not covered by the dealership. Something has got to be wrong, and they claim nothing. BULBS DO NOT GO OUT LIKE THIS!
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KIA = GARBAGE
efw904, 09/29/2009
2005 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has had more issues than I know what to do with. Mostly electrical problems. It has been to the dealer for A/C issues 3 times. Eventually having the entire dashboard ripped out and a new harness put in. I have to buy headlights and taillights all the time. So bad that I keep a spare set in the car at all times. It experiences loss of power all the time and the transmission does not engage when in reverse sometimes. The car has had all maintenance done on or before its due. Factory radio also died right after buying it. Service departments are are the worst. Above all the resale value is absolutely horrible. If you buy one, enjoy it b/c you will be stuck with it. Absolute garbage
Kia Hater
khl723, 08/24/2010
2005 Kia Sorento LX Rwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
Run; do not walk away from this car. Where to start? Service department are few, far between and unreliable. I now own stock in GE Lamp division for all the lamps I have had to replace. The electrical system, as far as the "Horns and Whistles" are concerned, keep screwing up. Warning bell goes off for no reason when the car is off and you open the door. Door locks decide when they are going to work. Do not get me started on the mpg, my old van did better.
2005 Kia Sorento
P. McPherson, 01/21/2007
2005 Kia Sorento EX 4WD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car for a good price. Liked the exterior and interior and the options available. Haven't had to service the vehicle except for oil changes and tire rotation.