Can a 8 year old Kia Sorento be used?
Shifts are buttery smooth and engine performance is really impressive for an 8 year old vehicle. Here are some tips for test driving a used Kia Sorento. Feel the transmission shift to make sure they are smooth. If you buy the car, don’t drive it too hard. My transmission needed to be replaced after 5 years around 100,000 miles.
What was the problem with the Kia Sorento in 2005?
Noise issues caused by the timer chain tensioner also plagued the 2005 year. Kia had to release an updated tensioner to fix the issue. Unfortunately, the same crash test issues plagued this year’s model as well. This was the final year affected by Kia’s class action lawsuit for that major and serious crankshaft pulley problem.
Why does my Kia Sorento get poor gas mileage?
The reason for the poor gas mileage is the ratio between horsepower and weight. If you don’t mind the gas mileage its a good buy. I foolishly purchased a 2004 Kia Sorento EX, in 2009, to date I have replaced the following, Crankshaft, rings, bearings, head qasket, radiator, oil pump.
When to replace transmission on used Kia Sorento?
Here are some tips for test driving a used Kia Sorento. Feel the transmission shift to make sure they are smooth. If you buy the car, don’t drive it too hard. My transmission needed to be replaced after 5 years around 100,000 miles.
What are the reviews on a 2004 Kia Sorento?
Check back with us soon. Showing 3 of 661 reviews. Owned since new, AC went out after warranty and costly to replace, ABS module went out after warranty and costs approx. 2,500. Some minor oil leaking presuambly out of a gasket.
The reason for the poor gas mileage is the ratio between horsepower and weight. If you don’t mind the gas mileage its a good buy. I foolishly purchased a 2004 Kia Sorento EX, in 2009, to date I have replaced the following, Crankshaft, rings, bearings, head qasket, radiator, oil pump.
Shifts are buttery smooth and engine performance is really impressive for an 8 year old vehicle. Here are some tips for test driving a used Kia Sorento. Feel the transmission shift to make sure they are smooth. If you buy the car, don’t drive it too hard. My transmission needed to be replaced after 5 years around 100,000 miles.
How much does a Kia Sorento cost in Australia?
The Kia Sorento is also known as the Naza Sorento (Malaysia) and the Pyeonghwa Ppeokkuggi 2405 (North Korea) in markets outside Australia. The Kia Sorento 2004 is currently available from $5,985 for the Sorento (base) up to $8,580 for the Sorento (base).