1998 Kia Sportage Consumer Reviews

1998 Kia Sportage

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1998 Kia Sportage

Kelley Blue Book Retail $4,400–$5,350  

Average Rating

2.3 out of 5
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Comfort:2.7 out of 5
Performance:2.0 out of 5
Exterior Styling:3.0 out of 5
Interior Design:2.7 out of 5
Value for the Money:3.0 out of 5
Reliability:1.7 out of 5

1 out of 3 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Terrible hunk of junk

by Brian Y
from Bronx | November 2, 2012

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 1 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 1 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"This thing is hands down the worst car I have ever had. This kia won't run for me for longer then a few days at a time before something major decides to go out, and even when it does run it sounds terrible. It is cheaply made and lacks craftsmanship, do not buy one of these, they are the worst."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Great Car Except...

by Jared
from Atlanta, GA | May 13, 2008

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Handling: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"We bought this car for my wife used with ~100K miles on it. It ran great and started up everytime. It was roomy and had the style that my wife liked. At 105K (6 months after we purchased it) the timing belt mount broke off of the engine block. We took it to a repair shop and they said the only way to repair it was to replace the engine block (a $3K+ repair). Needless to say, we sold it for scrap and bought a different car. It's a great car, but won't go over 100K Miles..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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2 out of 3 found this review helpful

LOVEMYSPORTAGE

by lovemysportage
from antioch, Ca | July 5, 2006

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"I am totally in love with my sportage. I think it is soo cute and it drives like a dream and I feel like I'm rich when I'm driving it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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