Do kia have pre purchase Check service and warranty package. Thinking of getting a used sorrento 2.4 petrol

No. Free service (if any) is only offered for a brand new car, when you purchase directly from an authorised Kia outlet. 5 Years warranty with unlimited mileage starts from the registration date of the new car. It can't be purchased.

There are some insurance companies that offer some sort of warranty protection for used cars but the terms and conditions are very strict, you may want to check with a few insurance companies on that.

I presume, you are getting the sorento from a used dealer? Then just fix an appointment with Kia SC to have the car checked. It will cost around rm80 or so.

As for warranty you need to checkout 3rd party, Kia doesnt offer extended warranty to my knowledge, like the European cars.

Dont like that la... Not alot of ppl willing to pay 150k for a car. I know Audi recon we can buy extended warranty.
Thanks for suggestion anyway.

only RM80... ok!! Nice. Well too bad KIA doesnt offer extended warranty. I really like the older Sorento look compared to the new one... Its lost its aggressiveness.

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Latest grille design in Korea. What do you think?

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Hi all,

Can someone recommend a good workshop to replace engine mounting for 2012 Kia Sorento in Klang Valley?

And may I know how much is the estimate cost?

The car is vibrate like crazy when in D.
Car is running on 200,000km now.

Many Thanks in advance.

Hi, is the group of UM owners? If yes, mind to add me into the group?

I intend to purchase a 2nd hand Kia Sorento 2017 model. May I know if this model has less problems compared to the earlier ones? My mechanics says he has repaired many Sorento with serious problems and discourage me from owning one. But I hope 2017 mode
Would have resolved engine stalling, overheating etc problems. Please advise, thanks.

The quality of Sorento XM model 2.4 petrol as per photo sbelow has improved by leaps and bound compared to the diesel variant of the first generation. Your mechanic must have referred to the first generation Sorento, as there weren't many XM being sold, so much so, that he had repaired many of them.

This XM 2.4 Model launched in Malaysia in what year? Reason is I have a certain budget range and can’t afford newer ones. Thanks ya. I am currently driving a Mazda CX-5 and what would be the significant aspect from switching over to Sorento e.g. maintenance, price of parts, wear and tear, common problems, pro-cons etc.

My relative bought a used 2014 Sorento last year
Have yet to hear he complaint about anything/need to leave car in workshop as it is his only car

2017 should be better i think.. saw a lot of expats in Mont Kiara driving one

For Sorento 2.4 Petrol, the average maintenance cost for over 5 years is around RM 1500 per year, assuming you service the car 2 times in year (every 6 months or 10,000 km interval)

ANy specific question? I own a 2013 model, last 2 years+

Fancy come changes to the Sorento grille? Vertical lines to make the Sorento look fiecer

Hi Veejay, I have been advised to avoid buying Sorento as the experience from car service center is they see more problems with Sorento then any other models that they have come across. They also justify by saying that is the reason the 2nd hand value is reduced by 50% just into year 4. So it kind of frighten me as cost of maintenance is one thing but having to live without cars could be a nightmare.

Hmm interesting, did they mention what kinda problem?

Kia had always been on a bad RV in Msia, so thats a given fact.

Moreover SUV market price is even worse, and thats a fact.

But when you look at actual numbers, their price reduction aint that bad...its just market perception.

Lets Look at available D segment (2014 model)
Mazda CX-9 rm280k -> 100K
Sorento RM160K -> 60k
Harrier RM 250k -> 120K

Ok coming to the car itself, When i bought the car, (2013 model-same as yours; bought on 2017;) it still had warranty. The previous owner changed the steering rack as warranty claim, and I had warranty claim on steering button.

Those are the only repairing I did till now, others are just wearNtear

As for parts, I get it from main distributor or spare parts shop, and give it to repair shop to change them.
There is one LYN seller from rawang who had very competitive price, compared to market price, and another in subang which i frequent.

I dont find the parts are pricey, its pretty close to any other SUV in its segment. Obviously part prices at Service Center itself are pricey on selected parts.

I would suggest prior to buying the car, bring it to the SC and had to checked/diagnosed bumper to bumper, together with service/repair history. It only cost RM80-110

Any other question?