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Recommended Theme Song: "One Headlight"
ColoradoGirlInAnArizonaWorld, 04/15/2021
2006 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I bought my 2006 Sorento brand new, and it had 270K miles on it when I hit a deer and it was totaled. I miss it. I liked that it was extremely easy to find a 5-speed model, as that's my preference, and I am disappointed that it was no longer an option on the Sorento within a year or two. The car was a great value for the price. It was roomy, comfortable, and took me on my hour-long rural commute each day for 12 years, along with a number of family road trips. Even though I was often late with scheduled maintenance, the car never had a major issue. There was one (relatively) minor issue which drove me insane, though...beginning about a year after I purchased it, my Sorento began blowing through headlights like mad. Sometimes, it was weekly, sometimes I might get as much as 3 months out of one, but I don't think they ever lasted much longer. This problem started on the driver's side, and that was usually the side that went out. But after a time, the passenger side headlight also started frequently burning out. I took it to several different dealerships, but no one had ever heard of this problem, and nothing they tried made a difference. Back then, I found very little in my online research either, so I gave up and just became extremely proficient at changing the headlights...I got so much practice that before long, I could be reliably timed at 3 minutes or less between first raising the hood and turning the car back on with the new headlight in place! I was probably pulled over 40 times (I was once stopped 3 different times on a single trip between work and home!) for one of the headlights being out. Eventually, officers in our small town recognized my car and would just look at me and point at the offending headlight with a grin, as they knew I would immediately get it replaced. I finally just started keeping a spare in the car at all times. I also named the car "The Wallflower" in honor of the Wallflowers' song from the 90's, "One Headlight". I probably spent a few thousand dollars on headlights over the years, which stinks. I now see the problem mentioned on here, so I wasn't the only Sorento owner in the world with a car that hated headlights after all. Interestingly, a relative bought a used 2006 Sorento and has not had a single headlight failure in the years she's owned it. The gas mileage also was not as advertised...I rarely got close to 20 mpg on the highway. But there was so much I liked about this car that it outweighed those problems. At 270k miles, the engine was still running like new. "The Wallflower" took my family and me on a lot of great trips with good memories. It was like a member of the family. And while that nighttime highway collision with a large deer obliterated the front end of the car, I walked away without so much as a scratch. A sad end for my favorite car, but a good testament to its safety (And on the bright side, I finally got revenge on those stupid headlights!). I did not buy another Sorento, because the newer ones bear very little similarity to the one I liked so much. But if they brought back a similar vehicle, I would gladly buy another.
Love My New Kia
Dana, 12/13/2006
2006 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Searched on Edmunds site for 3 months for a mid-size SUV and narrowed my choice down to 3. The Toyota Highlander, CR-V and the Kia Sorento. I went with the Sorento due to price and its over safety rating, not to mention the quality of build compared to the other two listed I researched. You may use a little more gas for a V-6, but not much. Really depends on how you drive. The Kia is well worth the buy. I love it and have not had one problem since I bought it three months ago.
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My First Automatic!
Sam, 04/14/2006
2006 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased my Kia Sorento almost 3 weeks ago and love the driving experience. Tight. Interior layout is great; suits my expectations and needs for a SUV. The quality in this vehicle will be felt every time you drive it. Feels like I drive something much more expensive. Want a vehicle for almost any need? Check out a Kia Sorento!
2006 Kia Sorento review
Ken, 12/23/2008
2006 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 06 Kia Sorento was the first NEW vehicle I had ever purchased. I figured with the used cars and trucks in the past, I had been spending too much in repairs. With the warranty of the Kia 10 yr/100,000 mile how could I go wrong? So far I've driven 51,000 miles in my Sorento and other than regular oil changes and tire rotations I've not had 1 problem. The gas mileage could be a little better, but I get 19-20 mpg in the city. I think most who claim poor mileage could be due to poor driving habits. Also my Sorento in a manual. I would suggest you check out the Kia Sorento if you are looking for a mid sized SUV!
Great SUV
Stephanie, 02/14/2010
2006 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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We've owned our Sorento for 3-1/2 years and have been pleasantly surprised. We had never owned a Kia or knew anyone who owned one and were worried about the quality as a result. It has over 30k miles on it and we've never had a single problem, issue, or bug with it. We mostly use it for short trips around town, but it has performed well in all sorts of conditions (snowy mountain, rural desert roads, regular big city driving with constant breaking and fast accelerating). We've gotten the oil changed regularly and done the recommended maintenance, but other than that, it's required no trips to the dealer or shop.