New Kia Sportage

[albert_b]

I usually that put 30psi on all four tires. Pero if I am expecting a heavier load, I would put in 31 sa back. 28 all around if you want a softer ride, though I don't do this.

[jondextan]

thanks for the suggestion albert. i'm trying out a 32F/30R right now and it is pretty stiff. i'll adjust the tire's pressure tomorrow and see if there's an improvement. also, how often should i rotate and balance the tires?

[cma]

thanks for the suggestion albert. i'm trying out a 32F/30R right now and it is pretty stiff. i'll adjust the tire's pressure tomorrow and see if there's an improvement. also, how often should i rotate and balance the tires?

Balance as needed only sir. Rotate on every Periodic Maintenance Service schedule. Fyi. TY.

[jondextan]

thanks for the info, cma. :D

[XXXyzledge]

i just came from a kia dealer this morning....

very nice offer for the 2008 sportage!

ex 4x4 2.0 crdi a/t * 1,335,000 less 200k!
inclusive of lto reg & insurance!

was expecting it to have semi leather seats...
but its full fabric only.....

i wonder if this model still have those small features
earlier posted by diesel newbie like the auto-lock * 45kph,
speeding up of wiper as u increase speed... etc...

really considering the 4x4 sportage over my previous
choice (tucson)

what bugs me is the carens w/c has the VGT!
ayaw ko lang sa carens... walang ABS...

[jondextan]

the new Sportage still has the auto lock at 40kmh :D

[a9828]

i just came from a kia dealer this morning....

very nice offer for the 2008 sportage!

ex 4x4 2.0 crdi a/t * 1,335,000 less 200k!
inclusive of lto reg & insurance!

was expecting it to have semi leather seats...
but its full fabric only.....

i wonder if this model still have those small features
earlier posted by diesel newbie like the auto-lock * 45kph,
speeding up of wiper as u increase speed... etc...

really considering the 4x4 sportage over my previous
choice (tucson)

what bugs me is the carens w/c has the VGT!
ayaw ko lang sa carens... walang ABS...

ok to ha. which dealer is this? sana yung 4x2 may promo rin sila. i'm thinking of just getting a gas tucson kasi ang mahal na sobra ni kia.

[XXXyzledge]

the new Sportage still has the auto lock at 40kmh :D

thanks for the quick reply sir!
btw... ur callsign is very familiar.... FAS?

[XXXyzledge]

ok to ha. which dealer is this? sana yung 4x2 may promo rin sila. i'm thinking of just getting a gas tucson kasi ang mahal na sobra ni kia.

i went to KIA dasmarinas cavite dealer...
promo daw ito for november!

the 4x2 sportage * 1,185,000 less 200k din!

diff between 4x2 & 4x4 :
-no roof rails
-no fog light
-no airbag
-no abs
-drum rear brake
-non colorkeyed door handle & sidemirror..

are those 6 features worth 150,000php?
hmmmm.........

[jondextan]

*xxx -- er, FAS, no siguro. :D anyhoo, i don't think it's really a matter if those features worth the extra 150k, as long as you feel you have the need for those and can spare the extra $$$ then they're worth it. if in the other hand you feel like you can live without these features and the 150k saved is a big help, then you'd probably better off driving the 4x2. :D bought my wife the 4x2 when we traded in her older car and i really think it's a good buy. :D good luck!