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 Re: 2003 Sorento?
[Re: mattnsteph]
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06/01/04 08:32 AM
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Worth it in the long run i think for a 60 dollar part when gas is 2 dollars a gallon. US$6 per USgallon here at the moment <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> (approaching UKP4 per ImperialGallon - my last fill was at UKP0.86/litre). There's talk on the radio of UK petrol prices approaching UKP8/ImpGal if it kicks off in Saudi this week <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 2003 Sorento?
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06/01/04 08:57 AM
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Gas (petrol) AUD$0.95-$1.04 per litre here at the moment = AUD$3.80 = USD$2.70
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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Re: 2003 Sorento?
[Re: Explorerguy]
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07/31/04 11:24 PM
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It's been a couple weeks now that we got the Sorento finished and so far I am very happy with this SUV. The wife, son & in-laws took it on a 1400 mile trip the week after I got if finished and they got 18.4 MPG on there trip. Here are a couple pictures of it finished.It has a LOT more pick up then the Sportage, can haul more stuff inside and it's LOADED. We plan on taking it off-road on some easier type trail next weekend so see how it does. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.explorerforum.com/data/503/2620Small_finished_Sorento.JPG) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.explorerforum.com/data/503/2620Finished_rear_view.JPG)
1994 Ford Explorer 5.5 Superlift, 35's no-slip in the rear, lots of custom parts ( sliders, tire rack & more)
2003 Kia Sorento
1987 Suzuki Samurai for our son and wife
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Re: 2003 Sorento?
[Re: Explorerguy]
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08/02/04 02:41 AM
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Wow! You did an exelent job putting it back together. I have a question for you. Do you ever use the Ford forms here? They seem dead to me. My Boy just got a 85 Ranger 4x4 with some electrical gremlins and I need some advice. Were is a good place on the web for Rangers, Bronco IIs, and Explorers?
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: 2003 Sorento?
[Re: DamKia]
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08/03/04 11:05 AM
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In Brazil the Liter is around R$ 2,10 = 0,69 USD. But we also have Ethanol selling for about R$1,00 = 0,33 USD
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Re: 2003 Sorento?
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08/03/04 01:29 PM
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tell me again why i am paying $1.75/gal?
ps- sorento looks really good, explorerguy.
Last edited by Dave Scott; 08/03/04 01:33 PM.
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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Re: 2003 Sorento?
[Re: DennisThompson]
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08/04/04 04:19 AM
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Do you ever use the Ford forms here? They seem dead to me. My Boy just got a 85 Ranger 4x4 with some electrical gremlins and I need some advice. Were is a good place on the web for Rangers, Bronco IIs, and Explorers?
Dennis Dennis I don't check out the Ford board here much because I am over at Explorer4x4.com a lot. It is the biggest board for Explorer's, Bronco II's & Rangers that I know of. You might want to check it out and see if someone can help you out on your problem. I don't like electrical problems and I usually take it to our mechanic when I have those kind of problems. Hope this helps!!! Thanks for the responses, we really do like the Sorento. I really think it is a good looking body style, it has the power they forgot to put in the Sportages and it gets pretty good gas mileage. We are going to take it four-wheeling on some easier trails this weekend and see how it does.
1994 Ford Explorer 5.5 Superlift, 35's no-slip in the rear, lots of custom parts ( sliders, tire rack & more)
2003 Kia Sorento
1987 Suzuki Samurai for our son and wife
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Re: 2003 Sorento?
[Re: Explorerguy]
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08/13/04 03:18 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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Thanks. I will check out Explorer4x4.com
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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 Re: 2003 Sorento?
[Re: DennisThompson]
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08/13/04 01:22 PM
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Wheeler
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does anybody know what a "GOOD" price is for a used Sorento and are they better built then the Sportage. There is a used 2002 in my area for $11k (30K miles) and I am considering it as a replacement for my Sportage.
Sportage, 1998, 4X4, 5 spd, Factory Config., vacuum hubs, 4 door, 100K miles
Weekender-1975 Bricklin, 351CI, auto, Gull Wing, 13K miles
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Re: 2003 Sorento?
[Re: fishman]
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08/13/04 01:30 PM
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11k is a very good price, but it depends on how used and whether it's a 4x.
i would expect an 02 4x4 to be more than that, but an 02 2wd to be a tiny bit less.
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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