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Used 2008 Kia Sorento Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I concurr w/the positive reviews

TC Talbot, 03/23/2009
2008 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I read all the reviews B4 I bought mine, and yep, MPG could be better. It has actually gotten better as car was broken in more, and weather warmed up too. I swithched to Mobil 1 and a K&N air filter to improve MPG at first oil change. I've gotten 20-21 mpg a few times since. Radio could use an MP3 jack. Rough ride on rough roads bcuz of short wheel base and ladder frame chassis. Rides like a dream on the highway. Quiet w/o a lot of wind noise. Great passing ability. GREAT interior ergonomics. Superb fit and finish. I have RWD model, and handled the WI winter well. ESC comes in handy. Built like a tank. Handles well. Seat back is great for my back I never took proper care of...

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Beauty & The Beast

Bob Koch, 12/31/2009
2008 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Lots of performance and economy. The 262 hp V-6 has plenty of power. I have driven my KIA 14,000 miles, all in-town except on trip of 1200 miles. Mileage from the first tank of fuel has been 24 mpg. Highway mileage went to 28.3 mpg. I drive moderately for economy. Compared to my old SUV, this is a race horse. Very,very pleased.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Yuck

Kitch, 12/22/2008
2008 Kia Sorento LX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Really DO NOT Like it. Have returned it to the dealer for brakeing issues. Manual seat does not go up as high as the power seats, engine (3.3) is slow to respond. Have to remove the rear seat headrests in order to put the back seat down, with all of the rear seat headrests & seat belts crossing in my view in the rearview mirror you do not get a clear view out the back, nice storage under the rear floor, but you have to remove EVERYTHING from the back of the vehicle to access it. The cover for the rear area cuts down on the amount of stuff you can put in there unless you remove it & you have to remove it to put the rear seats down. REALLY WISH I had returned it & gotten my old vehicle back.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great for the Money!

Armtek, 07/20/2008
2008 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Sorento EX replaced a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer Premier. We wanted better gas mileage and smaller size SUV (no more hauling around gaggles of girls sports teams). Only gave up 3rd row seat (which we wanted to do anyway), passenger power seat adjustment/lumbar support (which would be bad but the seats are very comfortable), and a little on the stereo quality (but we are rectifying that with an aftermarket nav/sound next month). Comfort is very good, fit/finish is very good, ride is very good and stable (plus we can get our favorite Goodyear Tripletred tires for it). Performance was much better than expected, with the 3.8l V-6 really pushing the Sorento better than our older V-8 SUV.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Good deal

Ravi, 09/24/2008
2008 Kia Sorento EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I was looking for a car with value for my money. I didn't want to spend a load of money on features which are attractive but after a while we don't use it. Kia Sorento was perfect in my budget and the other accessories i was looking for. So far the car is running absolutely fine.

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