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Settled on a new vehicle

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July 17, 2026, 06:37 PM
OttoSig
Settled on a new vehicle
I wound up getting a new Kia Sportage.

My wife’s Sorento has been flawless for 5 years. I’m also kind of proud of myself for being practical lol, I didn’t get a 4WD 12 MPG vehicle, even though I was tempted.

27-29 MPG, AWD, and no CVT, IVT, or DCT, just a standard auto trans. It ain’t the forerunner or F350 but it’s mine! I’m sure it’ll do well in the snow up here. I’ll probably change the tires before winter.






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July 17, 2026, 06:40 PM
vthoky
Sharp!



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July 17, 2026, 06:45 PM
400m
All wheel drive is fun in the snow.
July 17, 2026, 06:45 PM
TigerDore
That's a good-looking vehicle. Congrats, OttoSig!

And I am glad to hear about your quality experience with your wife's car. After a less-than-stellar experience with Hyundai, the sister company, I would not have had Kia on my radar on my next car search.


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July 17, 2026, 06:48 PM
71 TRUCK
Very nice looking car, congratulations.



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July 17, 2026, 07:01 PM
.38supersig
Nice!

(says the guy with the 12 MPG pickup). Wink




July 17, 2026, 07:03 PM
OttoSig
quote:
Originally posted by .38supersig:
Nice!

(says the guy with the 12 MPG pickup). Wink


I loved being able to drag 20k# of cow and trailer through Georgia wet clay, but that opportunity doesn’t exist anymore… one day!




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July 17, 2026, 07:25 PM
BKile
Great choice. We bought a new Sportage last year with no regrets.


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July 17, 2026, 07:36 PM
old rugged cross
Congrats J. Kia makes a quality vehicle. But you already know that. I agree. Sharp looking rig. I guess you don't need to tow anything.

As far as Kitty clay goes. Either of the two brands at costco work for us.



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July 17, 2026, 07:51 PM
nhtagmember
Nice choice
July 17, 2026, 08:20 PM
SigSentry
That's actually kinda slick looking. "In your face, Subaru". Big Grin
July 17, 2026, 08:36 PM
ArtieS
Nice!


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July 17, 2026, 08:40 PM
Bassamatic
You will love that car. The wife bought a 2025 Sportage Pro last year. It's been a great car and she has been averaging right around 31 mpg.


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July 18, 2026, 08:22 AM
dgshooter
My experience with Kia was positive. Bought a new 2002 Sedona. Put over 250K miles on it without any major problems.
July 18, 2026, 08:25 AM
gunnitt
Very nice, enjoy it. We need a little more room for the grandkids so we went with the Sorrento xline. Took it on the first real road trip and got 29.5mpg. Good vehicles
July 18, 2026, 10:32 AM
MRBTX
Good looking vehicle. Looks like a good people and stuff hauler.
July 18, 2026, 10:45 AM
ptruck
A sharp looking vehicle. Get a car wash package, especially for the winter. Then you can wash off all road salt.
July 18, 2026, 12:46 PM
HRK
Nice purchase, looks really sharp, KIA makes a quality product, nice long warranty my neighbor got rid of his 10 year old Sorrento and got one of the Sportage and likes it.