Overview & Reviews
Kia ushers in the 2000 Sportage with a new sound system, dual airbags, new colors and some additional equipment, but keeps last year's MSRP.
- Low price, Lotus-tuned suspension, high fun factor.
- Anemic engine, cheap interior materials, limited rear seat room.
User Reviews:
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2000 Kia Sportage - 2000 Kia Sportage
By B.Z - October 23 - 6:26 amI have put more money into it than it is worth! Bought it used from Kia (was a rental car in Alaska) and I didnt get the warranty. The warranty should be for the car not the first owner. I have had the rear tire hinge rust and break, the gas door lock break, the air conditioning break at least 3 times, the window fell down (couldnt roll it up or down), the locks lock and unlock themselves whenever they want, the windows wont roll down when I want them too, the child lock doesnt work, and the engine has had its own problems leaving me stranded in 110 degree weather. Even with 4WD and studded tires its horrible in winter! I will never buy another Kia ever!
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Re-think getting a KIA!!!! - 2000 Kia Sportage
By sweetbeth - February 20 - 10:00 amMy sportage has been in the shop a number of times. At 200 miles the starter & battery had to be replaced. It has died 3 times in the middle of heavy traffic- the dealership cant figure out why... The power steering went out at 10,000 miles. My whole exhaust system was replaced at 24,000 miles and it makes lots of strange squeak noises. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER KIA.
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You get what you pay for - 2000 Kia Sportage
By ckzk - September 9 - 2:00 amMy father, husband, and sister all talked me in to buying this vehicle because it was a great deal...well, 7 months later they now agree I need a new vehicle. It had 36,000 miles when I bought it and has been nothing but trouble. The 4WD does not work, I have had to fix the drivers door handle 4 times ($68 each time)and I still have to roll down the window to get out! The rear tire cable has broken, for the second time and now I cant get into the back unless I climb over the back seat. The cup holder is not only in a horrible place, blocking the clock, defroster, and other features but it bounces on the bumps and spills all over the place.
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Run away! - 2000 Kia Sportage
By kimkiaria - September 2 - 10:00 amIf you have any sense of self- preservation, do not buy this car.I just came from getting a regular tune- up.What is typically a part of regular car maintenance, once again, proved extraordinary for my Sportage.I was told it would cost at least 70.00 to change my spark plugs!This is due to the ridiculous location of the parts.Ive had numerous problems with the car since the month after I bought it.My brakes went out without warning while I was driving down a hill with my 2 year-old son in the backseat.I urge those of you who are not independently wealthy to choose another car!
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I finally got rid of it!! - 2000 Kia Sportage
By lee103 - June 15 - 10:00 amAfter 4 years of breakdowns finally had to trade it in. I was unlucky one with warranty at 3/36,000, due to my job used up in less than 2 years. Brakes/rotors needed changing at less than 18,000 & 4 times after that. After 2 weeks the coil pack went and didnt have the car for 3 weeks. Many major items went in this car. My muffler fell off at 16,000, and 2 more times after that. Couldnt trade in right away, because of the loss of value, no dealer wants one traded in. Most unreliable and cheap car around they shouldnt be sold in the US unless they seriously chang their workmanship. They need the 100,000 mile warranty.
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WORSE CAR EVER...RUN AWAY! - 2000 Kia Sportage
By Angelica - April 18 - 12:00 amI will never in my life ever recommend ANY Kia car to anyone. This car was an absolute nightmare from the hour after I purchased it. Car had a busted radiator, which was fixed the next day. After that it ran smooth for about a good two weeks, then I had an electrical problem. Imagine riding down the highway at night going maybe 70 mph and all of a sudden every light, the interior, head and tail lights all of a sudden going dark? Yeah, it was that bad. Then it had a idling problem...finally I forced the dealership to trade it in for something much better. I would have paid $4,000 for this car, its not even worth $40!!!!
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KIA Sportage: The best reason to walk. - 2000 Kia Sportage
By Coderifous - October 31 - 10:00 amIn the shop 3 times within the first 33,000 miles - I missed my lemon law by 2 months. Twice for the transmission, once for the clutch. Id love to take credit for being a poor driver and damaging it myself, but its just not true. I drive it like a granny car and it still died on me. The transmission is dead right now and needs to be replaced. Covered under warranty? Nope. KIAs one slick customer. They could have found a worse place for the cupholder, like on the windshield. Its fine when its not holding a cup, but you pop it out and it blocks some of the interior controls, and also the AC vents. This comes in real handy on a hot day.
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A Bad Choice - 2000 Kia Sportage
By audio - July 15 - 10:00 amThis vehicle are a sad excuse for a SUV. It is not reliable nor does it have a resale value. The vehicle repair costs are as high as my Land Rover. Have had overheating problems... it eats brakes...has no power... and the cupholder is a bad joke. The 4WD kicks out when needed...the fuel economy is poor given it is such a small motor. The rear hatch is hard to open... takes 2 hands. The body dings easily.
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Many problems with my Kia - 2000 Kia Sportage
By purpledog - December 23 - 10:00 amHave had many problems with my Sportage. Have 32,000 miles on it and already had the exhaust system replaced, new brakes and tires. They just had to replace the 4 wheel drive system and now it needs a whole new fuel system including gas tank and fuel injectors. The ride is loud, noisy engine even when idling. Luckily almost everything has been covered under the warranty.
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Bad, bad car! - 2000 Kia Sportage
By Big G - September 29 - 10:00 amDo not by it. Lease it only.
