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I'm new to this forum concept, so I'm not sure if I'm entering my question in the right way or not, but anyway, I'm turning in a leased 2001 Kia Sportage. The leasing company is trying to charge me $1,200 for wheel corrosion due to brake dust. Now, every Kia of that age that I've ever seen has a lot of brake dust on the wheels. Wouldn't some corrosion be normal on a 2001 Kia in August of 2005? What's been your experience with wheel corrosion?
tidester, host
Also, does anyone know where to look on the web for changes on the '06 model?
Thanks alot...I just don't know whether to BUY now or wait for the '06...the price seems to be telling me to buy NOW !
including taxes some dealers are asking $270 CDN $ X 36 interest free months
with a 20,000$ trade-in for the Sorento thus making the v6 lx (not the fancy EX with leather) purchase price at $29,720 cdn
including taxes ....have any of you folks in Canada paid cheaper that $29, 720 CDN for a v6 awd LX (...remote starter and tow package comes later )
Over 2000 miles. I love it.
My wife has 6,000 miles on her Sportage in five months of very satisfied driving.
Has anyone else seen this sort of thing lately?
In any event, getting back to the Sportage, is it likely that dealers will sell them without the second-sticker addons if you ask, or will they tell you "take it or leave it?"
The Amanti (Premium Midsize Car) and Sportage (Entry SUV) are the first Kia models to receive segment-leading scores in the study, which measures new-vehicle buyers’ delight with the design, content, layout and performance of their new vehicles.
“The Amanti and Sportage are the latest examples of Kia’s ability to develop stylish new products with more comfort and convenience features than the competition at an incredible value to the consumer,” said Kia Motors America president and CEO Peter M. Butterfield. “It is an honor for both of these vehicles to receive their top rankings because it is a direct reflection of the positive experience Amanti and Sportage owners are having with their new vehicles.”
Now in its 10th year, the APEAL Study was based on responses from more than 115,000 new-vehicle owners who were surveyed during the first 90 days of ownership. Eight categories of vehicle performance and design are measured to assess buyer satisfaction, including: engine/transmission; ride, handling and braking; comfort/convenience; seats; cockpit/instrument panel; heating, ventilation and cooling; sound system; and styling/exterior.
Both the Amanti and Sportage follow Kia’s next generation product plan -- incorporating modern, stylish designs with high levels of comfort and convenience and class-leading standard safety features -- while retaining the brand’s strong adherence to the value-for-money ethic.
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2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
They call and say my car is ready.....and then call back shortly to say the key is stuck again. They replaced my shifter assembly. My shifter cover was brushed chrome with a tan matching leather handle. They replaced it with a black cover with a black leather handle. This was the only one in the warehouse and it looks fine as my interior knobs are black too. My key problem was really bad in hot weather and our weather has cooled off. The verdict is still out whether this actually ends my annoying nightmare and only time well tell.
I love my Sportage, but this was driving me crazy! I'll keep you updated....
I'm leaving the country for 3 weeks and won't be driving my car for a while.
My sportage did the same thing only it pulled us to a complete stop on the right had shoulder of the road.
Where have you gotten with this problem, hopefully further than I have given all I have is a lot of new parts and Sportage that is no more safe.
Just wondered if anyone has the proper email address of where to forward my letter on complaint to?
Kia Consumer Affairs
Steve, Host
I really love this car... its a good family vehicle but its sporty too and something about the design makes it look eager to go for a drive.
I broke my ankle and got a bump on my heard from the air bag but other than that nothing too serious. As soon as I am able to drive again, I am pretty sure I am going to purchase the same exact vehicle.
Let us know what you get next and happy motoring to you!
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
How did your airbags deploy?
Did ALL 6 deploy, or did they just blow out in separate zones......? driver side, passenger side, etc...
I just traded in a 2004 lx Sorento (28500 km) for a 2006 LX 4wd Sportage main reasons...trade value and extreme Sorento gas guzzling.
Well... I do misss the Sorento comforts but the Sportage is nice, it is a more noisy car than the Sorento (smaller tires and suspension I guess)
Radio is great, general layout excellent with little ergomic changes from the Sorento
I just have bad feeling this Sportage 4wd will guzzle as much as my Sorento did...
a bit less maybe but not as much as I would ahve liked to justify trading down
I hope it gets better !!!!!
trailer hitch a bit flimsy... to but good for 2000 braked pounds book says
My wife really misses her Sorento...
I assume you are posting in here because a few Kia owners have had the light go off.
There's a thread over in Passat Wagons that may help too:
2xshot, "VW Passat Wagons (GL, GLS, GLX & W8)" #1747, 23 Feb 2005 11:23 pm
And this thread in a Golf discussion:
shiphro, "VW Golf R32" #167, 28 Jul 2005 2:37 pm
Good luck!
Steve, Host
On my '01 Kia Sportage I have noticed that from time to time upon starting the key will not turn the required distance to crank the engine over. All that had to be done was adjust the steering wheel a crank or two one direction or the other. After doing that (you have to hold the wheel over that direction while turning the key) the small SUV starts right up. I don't know if that will work for you but you might try it. Just move the steering wheel until it stops and you can't turn it any more, then hold it there. Then try turning the engine over. I don't know the technical reason or Kia Sportage part that is causing that but it's obviously a part of the steering column/starter design on the Sportage. Run that by your dealer's service department or just try it yourself and see if it doesn't fix the problem.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick
also tried rotating/balancing the tires, but that didn't help either.
Is anyone else experiencing this problem, and is it something that could indicate a future problem.
Other than the vibration, we are extremely happy with the vehicle.
2021 Kia Soul LX 6-speed stick