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Used 2000 Kia Sportage SUV Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Eight for the moola

Boberto, 09/01/2008
2000 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I use this puppy to haul the ole race car around and man does it do the job. The car weighs in at about 4500 lbs and this thing drives without even knowing it's there. Even with the high mileage I was surprised to see it never hurt my fuel economy. I would recommend this little engine that definitely could for anyone towing light campers and needing that 4wd to help get to those out of the way places.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Not the Greatest, But it gets you there.

R. Eubank, 02/07/2007
2000 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This "Economy" car is one of few that I can fit comfortably in. I'm 6'2" and the driver's cabin is roomy for a small car. The backseat is even OK. Not very powerful, but use 4WD in the mountains...it gets you there; not quickly, but it gets you there. I thought that the 4-cylinder would get better gas mileage, about 19 in town and 22 highway. All in all, I would but another Kia. Mmaybe the "Sorento." Hmmm, now there is a car.

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Very Expensive Maintenance Costs!!!

SMDJM, 11/30/2003
2000 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 4WD went out and the check engine light was always on. I had to have the brakes replaced at 15,000 miles and AGAIN at 30,000 miles. They charge $470 to replace the brakes. For my 30,000 mile maintenace costs they wanted to charge me $665 PLUS the $470 to replace the brakes. With this so called great warranty I thought I was going to save a little money when something goes wrong but this is how they get their money back...MAINTENANCE COSTS!! Remember the warranty is not valid unless you pay all this money for maintenance! Trade in value is bad! You will have huge negative equity.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Trouble free

underdog, 04/16/2002
2000 Kia Sportage 2dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have 45000 miles on my little red 4x and have had no problems.Towed it to Alaska and use it for freeway driving.It is very noisy under the hood.Mostly belts and pulleys.Seats are firm but comfortable.Still have original tires and look good yet.Will go to larger tires next time.Velcro fastenes used to secure roof are getting a little loose.It's been a good car.Still looks like new.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Great for the price

Dan, 11/29/2007
2000 Kia Sportage 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great for off road with the compact design. Have yet to be left behind when out wheeling with other. The 4cyl does ok. It's not for hauling. If you have some heavy passengers you can feel the lose of power but hay its a 4cyl. Don't care for the swinging spare tire on the back, it takes two hands to close. Overall it's great for the dollars spent on it. We have a family of 4 right know and it works great for us. When we expand we will look into a newer version. A little bigger and the v6 :)

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