Is the Kia Sportage LX a good car?
2009 Kia Sportage LX It’s a good car overall for how old it is. It does, however, have its mechanical problems. I’ve had to change the clock spring & had to get some things fixed due to recalls. The radio skips a lot, timing belt is a little annoying when it rains, it’s the worst in the snow.
What’s the price of a 2009 Kia Sportage?
The 2009 Kia Sportage LX, equipped with two-wheel drive, a four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission, has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting just over $17,000. The EX, with V6, four-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, is close to $24,000.
Is there a warranty on a Kia Sportage?
Kia did extend the fuel tank warranty on these Sportage vehicles, with a bulletin number 059. On average, the 60 plus owners spent around $80-$120 for repairs. Did you hear that? For more than 30 Kia Sportage owners, the navigation units stopped playing audio from the suite of vehicle speakers.
What should I do if my Kia Sportage has a gas leak?
If you own one of these model years and think you’re experiencing a slow gas leak, visit your local Kia dealership. Kia did extend the fuel tank warranty on these Sportage vehicles, with a bulletin number 059. On average, the 60 plus owners spent around $80-$120 for repairs.
The 2009 Kia Sportage LX, equipped with two-wheel drive, a four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission, has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting just over $17,000. The EX, with V6, four-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, is close to $24,000.
When did I buy a used Kia Sportage?
Bought a used 2009 Sportage in NBA December with 65K miles. Almost immediately, the passenger door lock froze. Had to have that repaired to be able to use the door. The interior light sunglass holder is breaking up. Both plastic light buttons have come off and bits broken off and the latch for the sunglasses has broken off.
What kind of features does a Kia Sportage have?
The LX comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, keyless entry, a rear windshield wiper and a six-speaker audio system (with a CD player, MP3 capability, satellite radio and auxiliary and USB jacks). Air-conditioning is also standard on all LX models except front-drive, four-cylinder models with the manual transmission.
Which is better a Honda CRV or a Kia Sportage?
The V6 engine, while offering two more cylinders than the 2009 Honda CR-V (Toyota offers a V6 with its RAV4), doesn’t seem any more responsive than the Honda when connected to the standard four-speed automatic. We’d view the Sportage’s on-road demeanor as creditable, although not entertaining, but, for an SUV, being creditable is more important.