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▪● Kia Sportage Owners Club ▪● V1, The Power To Surprise
ycycqwe
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Sep 21 2018, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE(4WD_er @ Sep 21 2018, 03:08 PM) As I watched the reviews on youtube, on the pre-FL version there is some weakness on the shift logic of the 6 speed auto. The FL version comes with 8 speed auto and has been great ! And KIA offer GT line on sportage, but curiously omitted it on Sorento FL yup, im planning to get new FL sportage GT-LINE. But before to get it, wanted to know some feedback from owner
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4WD_er
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Sep 21 2018, 04:17 PM
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Very few owner on GT line as the price point is so close to CRV and CX5. More Sorento owners instead, especially the Diesel 2.2 LS earlier going for as low as 138k or something. And it has 2 extra seats, and more power engine. I am getting the Sorento 2.2 FL
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ycycqwe
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Sep 21 2018, 04:24 PM
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QUOTE(4WD_er @ Sep 21 2018, 04:17 PM) Very few owner on GT line as the price point is so close to CRV and CX5. More Sorento owners instead, especially the Diesel 2.2 LS earlier going for as low as 138k or something. And it has 2 extra seats, and more power engine. I am getting the Sorento 2.2 FL serento 2.2 diesel ?? how much u got it?
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Buydirect
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Sep 21 2018, 06:26 PM
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QUOTE(ycycqwe @ Sep 21 2018, 04:24 PM) serento 2.2 diesel ?? how much u got it? Sorento UM thread https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3947338/+300
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blurkia
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Sep 27 2018, 07:24 PM
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Hi folks, is it worth while to get a used Sportage ? Looking at 2011/2012 model. Looking at a more affordable suv. Asking more on it's maintenance costs and reliability, thanks !
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ckthang10
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Oct 10 2018, 11:36 PM
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Im the user of Sportage year 2013, SL model. Recently the 4WD check light occasionally light up, anyone experience this before? What is the possible problem? Attached thumbnail(s)
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seanjiaqian
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Oct 11 2018, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE(ycycqwe @ Sep 21 2018, 03:25 PM) yup, im planning to get new FL sportage GT-LINE. But before to get it, wanted to know some feedback from owner Yup, the QL Diesel has a not so clever gear shift, particularly obvious when on 2nd -> 3rd and 3rd -> 4th gear. Other than that, power wise no complain. Just got my unit early this year but the FL come already only consolation is that personally feel the pre-FL rear lamps are nicer. This post has been edited by seanjiaqian: Oct 11 2018, 02:18 PM
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Buydirect
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Oct 12 2018, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE(blurkia @ Sep 27 2018, 07:24 PM) Hi folks, is it worth while to get a used Sportage ? Looking at 2011/2012 model. Looking at a more affordable suv. Asking more on it's maintenance costs and reliability, thanks ! There were 2 rounds of facelifts for Sportage. If your budget permits, do take the one with the bigger fog lamps , which is the midlife facelift (circa 2013), with Theta engine or the one with the mesh grille (final facelift with Nu Engine, circa 2014). I own a 2013 unit myself, very reliable to far, although I need to have the aircon repaired.
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ycycqwe
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Oct 12 2018, 02:02 PM
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QUOTE(seanjiaqian @ Oct 11 2018, 02:18 PM) Yup, the QL Diesel has a not so clever gear shift, particularly obvious when on 2nd -> 3rd and 3rd -> 4th gear. Other than that, power wise no complain. Just got my unit early this year but the FL come already only consolation is that personally feel the pre-FL rear lamps are nicer. are u means the gear changed very obvious when on 2nd -> 3rd and 3rd -> 4th gear ??
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seanjiaqian
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Oct 13 2018, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE(ycycqwe @ Oct 12 2018, 02:02 PM) are u means the gear changed very obvious when on 2nd -> 3rd and 3rd -> 4th gear ?? Wat i meant was sometimes it downshifted when i dun want it..usually these happened in stop go traffic.. Maybe they have to program the gearbox to suit the power...i duno.. If smooth drive, i feel gear shifts r quite smooth
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blurkia
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Oct 16 2018, 08:29 AM
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QUOTE(Buydirect @ Oct 12 2018, 01:19 PM) There were 2 rounds of facelifts for Sportage. If your budget permits, do take the one with the bigger fog lamps , which is the midlife facelift (circa 2013), with Theta engine or the one with the mesh grille (final facelift with Nu Engine, circa 2014). I own a 2013 unit myself, very reliable to far, although I need to have the aircon repaired. Thanks bro. What about fuel ? Any major part changes needed ?
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Buydirect
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Oct 16 2018, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(blurkia @ Oct 16 2018, 08:29 AM) Thanks bro. What about fuel ? Any major part changes needed ? Nu engine (the last version) should have better FC but any difference is quite marginal.
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yeexian
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Oct 23 2018, 06:32 PM
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When is the facelift sportage coming out in malaysia?
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Buydirect
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Oct 23 2018, 06:41 PM
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QUOTE(yeexian @ Oct 23 2018, 06:32 PM) When is the facelift sportage coming out in malaysia? Expected to roll out of the plant to showrooms by end of this month, but we are all still waiting...
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wuchi
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Dec 10 2018, 02:03 AM
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QUOTE(Buydirect @ Oct 12 2018, 01:19 PM) There were 2 rounds of facelifts for Sportage. If your budget permits, do take the one with the bigger fog lamps , which is the midlife facelift (circa 2013), with Theta engine or the one with the mesh grille (final facelift with Nu Engine, circa 2014). I own a 2013 unit myself, very reliable to far, although I need to have the aircon repaired. hi @BuyDirect, may I ask what's your aircon problem? I too own a 2013 unit, today my aircon not blowing cold air, but was intermittent(previously experienced the same and after checked with SC, they suspect aircon coolant 2 years old hence changed then no more issue, that was 2+ months ago). Unlikely 2 months new coolant so fast wear off gua. Another unlucky thing was, today I hit and dented my front-wheel-bottom-near-passenger-door, so my side-step at that area dented together with the underneath metal, car door if open too wide will clip with the dent area making sound..sigh Any recommendation/place/expert for this fix? attached my dent..
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Buydirect
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Dec 10 2018, 02:01 PM
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QUOTE(wuchi @ Dec 10 2018, 02:03 AM) hi @BuyDirect, may I ask what's your aircon problem? I too own a 2013 unit, today my aircon not blowing cold air, but was intermittent(previously experienced the same and after checked with SC, they suspect aircon coolant 2 years old hence changed then no more issue, that was 2+ months ago). Unlikely 2 months new coolant so fast wear off gua. Another unlucky thing was, today I hit and dented my front-wheel-bottom-near-passenger-door, so my side-step at that area dented together with the underneath metal, car door if open too wide will clip with the dent area making sound..sigh Any recommendation/place/expert for this fix? attached my dent.. Mine was some problem with the A/C compressor, some gas leaking issue and had to change it. A body paint workshop can problem solve your door and side step problem, do send to them to check.
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wuchi
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Dec 10 2018, 07:16 PM
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QUOTE(Buydirect @ Dec 10 2018, 02:01 PM) Mine was some problem with the A/C compressor, some gas leaking issue and had to change it. A body paint workshop can problem solve your door and side step problem, do send to them to check. hi @Buydirect, mind to explain the symtom u faced? isit gas smell in the car? or blowing non-cool air? thx for the advise on my dent problem
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Buydirect
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Dec 12 2018, 01:39 PM
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QUOTE(wuchi @ Dec 10 2018, 07:16 PM) hi @Buydirect, mind to explain the symtom u faced? isit gas smell in the car? or blowing non-cool air? thx for the advise on my dent problem Just aircon not cold, that's all.
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wuchi
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Dec 24 2018, 05:22 PM
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QUOTE(Buydirect @ Dec 12 2018, 01:39 PM) Just aircon not cold, that's all. Hi @Buydirect, I just service my aircon, my symptom similar like yours, not cold, replacement were coil field and valve control compressor, some expensive toll there ...good news was SC guy said no alignment issue hence my dented area not critical, does not impact body structure safety atleast, no need rush fix Also checked with SC recommended body part workshop ppl and their view on my dented area was not critical too, need to find time to buy sidestep ownself and let them fix dent+paint-touch-up+install-sidestep..atleast can breathe abit, no need fix 1 after another..
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wuchi
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Dec 25 2018, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(wuchi @ Dec 24 2018, 05:22 PM) Anyone knows where to purchase cheaper than usual Type R 2011-15 side step (running board)? This post has been edited by wuchi: Dec 25 2018, 11:14 PM
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