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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread SHOULD I BUY A KIA #922508 12/26/08 05:01 AM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 N newby OP Need a Spot HELLO i an new to this forum and have a problem thinking of selling my gas gusling gmc 4x4 and buying a 02 sportage i like to off road and live where we get lots of snow would it be a good choice or are they to cheep and will fall apart . any help or advice would be sweet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> [color:"red"] [/color] Re: SHOULD I BUY A KIA [Re: newby] #922509 12/26/08 06:25 AM Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 894 Carrollton, Ohio, USA bombardj1 Rock Warrior the 4x4 Kia's are small and can get into tight areas that a bigger 4x4 can not. it depends if there are a lot of problems with the 1 you are looking at. some times these sportages have minds of their own, and depends on how many miles and the price. 2001 5sp. K&N stock filter 215/70/15 If your check engine light is on at least you know the light still works Re: SHOULD I BUY A KIA [Re: newby] #922510 12/26/08 02:20 PM Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 316 Michigan H homerdog Mudrunner I'm getting around 19 mpg with my 01 Kia, so that may be something to consider also. Best I've ever gotten was around 25 mpg, but that was before a lift and oversize tires and a couple of other mod's. 2001 Sportage, TJ 106's, Everet spacers and bumpstops, Bilstein shocks on the rear, cone filter, Crager wheels, 235-75-15 Goodyear tires. Custom front winch bumper by Dave Scott. Currently DOA, but it is a work in progress. 2011 Kia Forte EX Re: SHOULD I BUY A KIA [Re: bombardj1] #922511 12/26/08 06:04 PM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 2 N newby OP Need a Spot THANKS FOR THE REPLY STILL TRYING DECIDE Re: SHOULD I BUY A KIA [Re: newby] #922512 12/26/08 07:16 PM Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 R race4fn Need a Spot What gas guzzling gmc 4x4 do you have? year, engine, mods etc...... Moderated by  4x4Wire, Axe Man, DamKia  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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