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  1. Bry
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    July 21st, 2006 05:39 PM #1
    What are the things one should expect when buying a Kia (Sorento)? It's going to be the 2.5 TX (m/t) model. Are there any quirks that I should be expecting? This is going to be our first Korean car, that's why I'm a little anxious.

    Also, I've heard a lot of horror stories in some Kia dealers. Which Kia dealers are the not-so-scary ones?

    I read that it has a pretty strong diesel engine, and it looks pretty good. I'm worried lang sa overall performance nya.
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    July 21st, 2006 07:36 PM #2
    Merong thread for Kia Sorento kapatid....malamang nasagot na yang mga katanungan mo...

    edit:: eto yung link pre....

    http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18739
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    July 21st, 2006 11:10 PM #3
    Visit the Sorento thread.

    Kia Quezon Ave. has been very accomodating so far. They were recommended to me by the Picanto guys.

    Throw away all your preconceptions about Korean cars. Prepare to be surprised.

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    July 22nd, 2006 01:48 AM #4
    iba na talaga mga threads ngaun puro korean car suvs na hehehe. I myself is in the market for a new mid suv sa 1.2M-1.3M bracket pinagpipilian ko lang fortuner VVti vs.Fortuner 2.5D4d vs. Sorento 4x4. sa 1.5M+ naman Fortuner 3.0V vs. Sta Fe CRDi.
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    September 1st, 2006 09:10 AM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by oldblue View Post
    iba na talaga mga threads ngaun puro korean car suvs na hehehe. I myself is in the market for a new mid suv sa 1.2M-1.3M bracket pinagpipilian ko lang fortuner VVti vs.Fortuner 2.5D4d vs. Sorento 4x4. sa 1.5M+ naman Fortuner 3.0V vs. Sta Fe CRDi.
    Hi, I joined this group but in the other thread (Sedona). The 2006 Sorento is facelifted and much more. It has the european look with projector lamps, trip computer, active headrest etc. I fell in love with the black model at Wheels. The only thing missing from euro model is cruise control and of course the vgt (30 horses more). At 1.375 you will get a 4x4 and some extra money for chip-up. You can still get that extra 30 or so HP's. The sorentos stance height vs. width is perfect and you dont get that "Celeste" headroom at the back and the AUV ride of the Fortuner. Sedon pa lang ako ngayon. Next stop? Sorento of course...

    True Korean cars have improved. And i think they are way ahead of their Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian counterparts. The only reason why the Japanese brands carrying asian models have strong presence is actually dealership network with very long experience.

    Another reason why Korean cars seem to be inferior is because first time owners treat them as second class vehicles (in the past). Unlike if we have a branded Thai City, wow feeling honda, kaya konting problema casa agad.

    Value for the money. Kilo per Kilo we get better deals from cars made in Korea.
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    September 3rd, 2006 01:38 AM #6
    Drive my cousin new sorento ex last week. Silent CRDI engine, responsive engine, nice at transmision & good sound system + roomy interior. Medyo maalog lang sya pero hindi matagtag tulad ng Fortuner.
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    July 22nd, 2006 09:06 AM #7
    kia quezon avenue........like their sales and service, very accomodating and very flexible, traded in my trooper and they even found the buyer for me. before i bought the sorrento, dami ko kinanvass, lahat tinapatan kaya i feel really good about the way they handled my purchase.
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    July 22nd, 2006 09:30 AM #8
    KIA Sorento was 6th last year in an Australian 4x4 magazine Best 4x4SUV
    along with same paragraphs were the Landcruiser 120, Landcruiser 100 and a GU Patrol o san ka pa...
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    July 22nd, 2006 10:28 PM #9
    I am very convinced with my Sorento, Kia now is a totally different Car Company. On Monday, I will be getting a Picanto for my wife....
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    July 24th, 2006 05:32 PM #10
    Just got my wife's car, check it out - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2414258 - still a Kia but a better Kia....
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    July 24th, 2006 07:16 PM #11
    I think Korean cars have already improved.
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    July 24th, 2006 07:43 PM #12
    hyundai and kia are the ones that improved a lot.
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    August 29th, 2006 09:10 AM #13
    Hi Everyone,

    Still enjoying my time with our two Kia's. Sorento and our Picanto... Just warming up this thread.

    Jeanpierre, Sorento_TLX, and others let's keep this thread rocking....
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    August 8th, 2008 11:13 AM #14
    Good day to everyone, Im driving sorento v6 3500, im just wondering if there is such an incident where crankshaft bolt will just break? Ive checked on www.kiatechinfo.com, and i think this is a major issue. I just dont know if we are also affected here in Asia. And one more thing, when i check our owners manual, the Sorenta ATF suggested MOBIL D-II, this is DEXRON II , which is a very old ATF. What gives? In other countries they specified DEXRON III. thanks
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