"sellphones2493" (sellphones2493)
08/09/2015 at 01:25 • Filed to: None
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"sellphones2493" (sellphones2493)
08/09/2015 at 01:25 • Filed to: None | 0
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So I’m in the process of possibly selling my 2007 S60 R to get something with some more height. On top of that, I need something that’s somewhat fast, less common than most crossovers, and with higher feature content than my current car. On top of that, I think I actually want something new.
The options are limited, but one that stands out is the Kia Sportage SX. For ~31K, you get a 260hp crossover, loaded with nav, heated/cooled seats, dual panel sunroofs, etc.
The Good:
- it’s actually fast. From 0-20 it doesn’t have a whole lot punch, but from 40-80, this thing flies.
- it’s built well. There are some hard plastics, but it feels well put together and the leather is soft.
- it’s pretty unique for a crossover. You don’t see Sportages nearly as often as CR-V’s, RAV4’s, and Forester’s.
- it’s hard to find anything similar with such high feature content and power.
- it’s got a proper automatic instead of a CVT
- regular fuel
The Bad:
- there’s a fair amount of hard plastics, which I’m not used to.
- the wheels look chintzy
- dealer’s are stiff on price despite it (most likely) being the last year of the design
- 21MPG
- 4 boring color choices
- no manual option (biggest hurdle of them all)
Overall:
It’s like the 2007-2010 BMW X3 of 2016, but with more features. The rides super rough, it’s fast, and it’s super jerky/sensitive at lower speeds. Overall, I’m impressed and I’m
75%
sure I’m going to forward on this.
TheOnelectronic
> sellphones2493
08/09/2015 at 01:28 |
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For height, are you looking for ride height, seat height, or cargo space height?
TractorPillow
> sellphones2493
08/09/2015 at 01:30 |
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does it have third row seating
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sellphones2493
> TractorPillow
08/09/2015 at 01:31 |
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Nope.
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sellphones2493
> TheOnelectronic
08/09/2015 at 01:31 |
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Ride height.
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TheOnelectronic
> sellphones2493
08/09/2015 at 01:34 |
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Ah. My vote would go to the Forester or Outback, but I’m a subie fanboy. My brother’s wife has the slightly more minivanish one (Sorrento?) and he says it’s a really good vehicle, but he also says Kias are sort of hit or miss. Some of them are great (Sorrento) and some of them are god-awful (Optima, which he described as having all the worst parts of a dodge neon and a lincoln town car at the same time)
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TractorPillow
> sellphones2493
08/09/2015 at 01:35 |
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then whats the point
AM3R shamefully returns
> sellphones2493
08/09/2015 at 01:48 |
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Mazda CX-5, think it can be had with manual too.
Bytemite
> sellphones2493
08/09/2015 at 03:05 |
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Why do you need/want a lifted ride height crossover over a wagon?
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sellphones2493
> TractorPillow
08/09/2015 at 11:03 |
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I don’t have children.
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sellphones2493
> Bytemite
08/09/2015 at 11:05 |
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I hike a lot and I find myself on a lot of roads where I have to literally crawl in my R. I need something that can take bumps and some dirt a little better.
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sellphones2493
> AM3R shamefully returns
08/09/2015 at 11:06 |
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I like the CX-5, but I can only get a FWD base model with a stick. I’m looking mostly at the top trim line on most models I look at.
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sellphones2493
> TheOnelectronic
08/09/2015 at 11:11 |
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Subaru’s are as popular as Corolla’s here in Boulder. I’m going to see a new Forester XT soon, but I don’t think I can bring myself to get an Outback in life quite yet.
The other issue is that Subaru’s here stick on the lot for maybe a week - wiggle room is super slim.
boxrocket
> sellphones2493
08/09/2015 at 12:26 |
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I like the Sportage (and its corporate twin the Tucson). My biggest complaint off the top of my head are the rear turn signals, which - like the VW Tiguan - are bumper-mounted, not in the main tail light assembly. I like that it looks like a nice sneaker.
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sellphones2493
> boxrocket
08/09/2015 at 17:25 |
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My complaints pretty much were blindspots, and only an automatic transmission. Otherwise, it pretty much fits the bill...I hate thinking about where else I could spend 30k, however...
JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder!
> boxrocket
08/18/2015 at 00:41 |
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Such an awful design flaw!
In a world (or nation) so regulated I don’t know how those are okay. Its not my first place to be looking for signals.
anon-sxmcyecofnu1eocpqsk9iq
> sellphones2493
08/18/2015 at 03:14 |
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http://oppositelock.kinja.com/til-1724724493