2000 Kia Sportage consumer reviews

we bought the Sportage that the on the lot Salesmen drove as a demo. The car had 40,000 miles from teat drives! or so the "under" salesman told us.The guy who "sealed the deal" said the last guy on the lot usually took it home so the 5 salesmen would end up drawing straws to take it home on a Friday. owner of lot found out and was making them sell it. All the guys loved it! 20 plus years, so do I! My complaints: 1) Very poor air conditioner. 2) Won't get out of it's own way!! I don't do much HWY driving so I'm good, But living in FL, cold air would have been a great thing to have! No real issues with engine. or tranny. I would buy it again!!!

Visibility and handling are great as is the cargo area. I knew, when I bought it that it was not a sports car so I don't treat it like one. Mine is a little high on the suspension, but driving, professionally, for 30 yrs, I understand the machine and hazards, therein. In short: it is, exactly, what I expected. No complaints, whatsoever.

I'd say it's a great first car for someone who just got their license. Great fuel economy. Excellent visibility. Handling is way too soft for someone to even be willing to try making a turn above 10 mph, and its actually quite a robust car despite lacking performance. I've driven mine every day for a year now and the only thing I've done to it is change out the brakes. But I must say that the stock tires suck; change those if you don't want to hydroplane at 35 mph.

One of the worse cars I've owned. Only thing that is less reliable than this was my 68 Suburban. 1. Poorly designed engine (I-4) Oil Filter is squeezed in right under the Tank assy Surge, 3 Different Belts, and poorly placed Air Intake. 2. Poorly designed interior, It was ok but the console would squeak when the car hits a bump or just driving down the road, The rear windshield wiper fluid reservoir is hovering over the Right rear speaker and the extension used to "Convenience" you can easily be pulled out while filling. 3. No Power. 0-60 with the pedal to the floor takes an apx. 20 secs /w K&N air filter, changed oil & Transmission Fluid within 50 miles, 1/4 tank of gas. You accelerate even slower with a full tank (makes sense but shouldnt matter in a car.) 4. Poorly Designed Frame, Yes the standing height is an advantage at some points but when the wind blows, your all over the road. I like the style of it; compact but plenty of room for passengers. 5 You repair one part and two others break. It seemed that Every part I had replaced 2 more mechanical problems would occur. Just none stop with this car. Do not waste your time with this junk on wheels.

has a cup holder, good ac and heat, goosd speakers, has had to replace rear end twice, carrier baron, every part has to come from the dealship, nice interior.

Good car for point A to point B, Fair in the snow. Kind of bouncey, but gas mileage is great, 4x4 works pretty good.

it is ok with me... i like this car and i really want to keep it with me at least for 5 years... thanx

98000 miles no repairs . nothing else needed to say. sporty fun and four wheel drive. great for ice fishing and camping.

I have had my 2000 Sportage SUV since new and I currently have over 120,000 miles on it. Except for normal wear items like tires, battery, etc. I have never had any mechanical or electronic problems. The 4-wheel drive feature has gotten me through some pretty tough Minnesota winters. All this plus great mileage, what's not to like? I love the car and I hope to keep it forever.

The dealerships sell you with their "wonderful warranty" but no one sits down with you to explain every thing and every cost involved with it. . It's a shame. I spent good money for this piece of metal. Still paying on it and every month it's costing more and more to fix. The dealerships won't cover anything. Go do a search yourself type in "troubles with Kias" and see what you come up with. Great stuff to say the least.