Category Archives: Kia
2009 Kia Borego EX 4-WD (745)
2008 Kia Sorento EX 4X4 (743)
This week we’re looking at the 2008 Kia Sorento EX 4X4 SUV. I could find no real difference between cars in this class. The only drawback is the badge, and then only a problem for some. It’s a Kia and some folks are anxious to spend more money...
2009 Kia Borego EX 4-WD (741)
Overview:
This week we’re looking at the 2009 Kia Borego that is brand new right off the boat. It is made in South Korea and 86% of the parts are from there and 4% are from US/Canada.
You can’t help but be impressed with such a...
2006 Kia Rio 5 SX (605)
This week we’re looking at the 2006 Kia Rio 5 SX. After driving a few cars with manual transmission recently I’m reminded how much work they can be. I’m finding it difficult to justify a manual transmission and then it dawned on me that I’m forced to pay more attention to...
2003 Kia Sorento 4X4 EX (425)
This week I drove the 2003 Kia Sorento 4X4 EX model Sport Utility from, of course, South Korea. Wow, is this world shrinking or what? And you know what? Korea is putting out some pretty nice cars. I like this Sorento a lot. It is powerful, looks and rides like...
2002 Kia Sedona Mini Van (363)
This week we’re looking at the “Just off the Boat”, brand new 2002 Kia Sedona Mini Van from Korea. It is totally manufactured there and only 3% of the parts are from the US and Canada. Perhaps that explains why it can be so well priced for the...
2001 Kia Spectra GSX (329)
This week the Kia Spectra GSX provided a comfortable ride for a short vacation to Arizona. I was pleasantly surprised because the trip took us about 1500 miles from Los Angeles, California to Arizona. We stayed in Scottsdale, a suburb of Phoenix, then on to Sedona and the...
2000 Kia Spectra GSX (312)
This week I went once again “back to basics” in a Kia Spectra GSX. Is it back to the future? Is the world changing in the sense that simple is better? Will we find the cost of living pushes us to buy transportation that provides enough and spend...