Kia Sportage (1995 - 2003) 2.0 GLX 5d (1996/P) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I like my toys and i don't care if you don't.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

My dad likes it better than his freelander. My girlfriend loves it too

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes because there aren't many 4x4s you get for this sort of value

What are you likely to buy next?

A newer sportage. The two-tone one

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,100

When did you buy the car?

October 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

I thinks so as it had 6 months tax a years MOT and had only covered 59k with full dealer service history

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Always had a soft spot for it and saw this one cheap

What was the dealer like?

Car was very clean when i picked it up

What's it like to drive?

Very smooth pwer delivery. A bit bumpy around town. Great handling on b-roads. I had an escort before this and the sportage is on par with it for handling

What's it like to park?

Good foward vision but a thick rear pillar makes revers parking a bit tricky.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Clutch release bearing failed in January this year of after a long drive and the fuel tank split a couple of months ago but i still love it.

What's most practical about your car?

The 4-wheel drive is excellent. Especially the hi and low ratios i've had it off road and its good

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

My 7" in dash dvd player and aftermarket heated seats