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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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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Excellent Sport Utility - 2000 Kia Sportage
By BigT - August 7 - 10:00 amWe have really enjoyed our Kia Sportage EX 4X4 in all of the different elements. From the beaten path to the snow covered roads, this SUV handles extremely well. We have traveled with this car using the car rack and the towing package. With 36000 miles this vehicle has become an outstanding vehicle for our young family. Overall we are pleased with KIA quality and looking into our second KIA vehicle.
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Great SUV for the money - 2000 Kia Sportage
By williwasfirst - April 23 - 10:59 amI had a 2000 Kia Sportage base automatic 4x4 (there is no option for that exact car on Edmunds form here so I picked the closest. I drove this car from about 15,000 miles to 100,000, cross country and back. There are nicer SUVs out there obviously but this one was reliable and inexpensive. Its also kind of fun to drive. The 4x4 is great in snow. Also if you live in the city and park on the street you will love it. At 156 inches long, its very easy to parallel park. I was always amazed at the spots I could fit in. Easier than a Honda Civic.
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Just-Right SUV! - 2000 Kia Sportage
By xVRM - January 6 - 2:00 amNo mechanical problems to-date (36k mi.). Very nice standard features. Interior layout is excellent. Power adequate around town and in steady highway cruising Some scheduled maintenance pricey. Body hardware is good. No squeaks or rattles. Lack of body cladding is a plus.
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Not an American Car - 2000 Kia Sportage
By Driver61 - December 27 - 10:13 am2.0L with 5 speed, keep it in 2nd and 3rd to 5500 rpm to get on interstate. Too busy at 70mph/3200 rpm, but runs all day. Gets 25-26 mpg with air on. Once in a while 27 mpg. Runs & drives OK with full load (800#). Warranty service exceptional. No problems out of warranty except vacuum lines for 4WD hubs - a cheap fix, but a bother. Nothing but scheduled maintenance. Not a great car for the Interstate, but excellent for 55 mph rural highway. Will climb a goat trail in 4WD. This is a little truck, but excellent suspension and brakes. It deserves good tires, dont skimp. I use Michelin Harmony passenger car tires. Good in rain and snow. AC works OK, but with all the glass it gets hot fast, takes awhile to cool down.
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DONT BUY IT!!!!!! - 2000 Kia Sportage
By KANNA - December 12 - 2:00 amI bought this thing because I thought Id make my first ever new car purchase something different, innovative and hoping Id be a trendsetter{like early Toyota buyers-HAH!}. I have had to replace rotors,[with deep grooves, MY MONEY],brakes,battery at 12,000 miles. Within six months of purchase the power windows would go down, but not up! Hold button sticks in very cold weather.Now the brake pedal cover fell off. Snow, ice is embarrassing. I fishtail like crazy.Metal dents easily. Cant wait to get rid of it.
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College Student DREAM SUV! - 2000 Kia Sportage
By Charles - November 30 - 10:53 pmI bought my Kia Sportage used, with around 70K miles. Ive been wanting this one for two years, and was NOT disappointed. In a little less than a year, ive already put 20K miles on her - and it still driving like new. I got a white one with gray interior and its definitely a looker! Ive parked next to plenty of new year model SUVs (Saturn Vue, VW Tiguan, Honda CR-V) and my Sportage looks just as good! Ive been way up in the mountains and through the valleys and have been very pleased with ride quality and handling. Ice cold A/C is a blessing in this Southern California heat! My hour-long commute to the university is a real treat. Awesome car for college students!
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Dont buy this car! 2000 Kia Sportage - 2000 Kia Sportage
By dewfuss - December 30 - 4:03 amThis car is good looking, good 4x4 action and nice interior but thats it, its really bad on gas for a small 4 cylinder, underpowered, and annoyingly noisy. If you have one with about 150k and its extremely underpowered then your catalytic converter might be clogged, that was my case.
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Its Been A Great Car! - 2000 Kia Sportage
By Hendy - October 24 - 10:00 amI have 50,000 miles on my Sportage and it has been a great, mostly troublefree car. The only major problem was the front hubs (made by Warn) which are now fixed. Cant beat it for the price.
