Advise On Sportage

[apostles73]

Hi All,
I just joined the forum today.
I'm currently driving a sunny.

I was looking at the Sportage over the weekend and am considering it.
The overall look and feel is good. And of cos the price is attractive.
But I'm not sure about its performance and fuel comsumption.
So, maybe all the Snr's here could have some advise in this department.

I did do some homework and do understand the FC of cars in this category will not be "economical".
But I would like to at least understand what is it like as tat would b a major factor in the consideration.

Looking forward to your replies.
Thanks and have a good day!!

[mre_powers]

i would do some research.

since the car is sold in the states i would look up thentsb recall and manufacture tech tips and service bulletins. then i would look up the forums on the net for that car and look at reacoring problems.on the sportage vaccum assist hubs,for instance. ask about maintence schedule if possible. such a if the timing belt was done. diff fluid chang, etc.

drive it 80-100 kph and see if it handles correctly. i got between 21-18 mpg in fuel but i also just changed a super clogged fuelfilter and added a k&n airfilter so this should increase.

[clamcar]

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hi all ---im new --clamcar here ! Since having my gas filter ,tank ,and
injectors replaced by dealer (they did get revenge with spark plugs and rental )
my beast (01 sportage 4x4 --green and mud ) has been running much beter
so far and gets about 23-24 on road ! im thing about a snorkel for the intake
and a stack if possable for exhaust due to flooding of my road at times and
use for surf fishing on beach ! Would not only help with mileage but may also keep
sandand dust out of intake and stack would keep water out of ex. pipe and wind from
blowing sand into exhaust ! Bought new --love the seats up frount but not the bulky
rear seats Great on sand and some other off road ( i surf fish a lot ) ! Except for the
too many usual problems still fun ! Need help with front and rear brake replacement
( instructions ) ---will also Thanks to Ax Man will do manual hub job --prices have come down on web ! Been alsolooking at new sorento --nice 4x4 !
clamcar

[clamcar]

could use some instructive help for changing front and rear brakes on my 01
sportage 4x4 ---also advice on intake snorkle and exhaust stack including
possability of having to reprogram computer ! my car has no abs and iscan auto !
clamcar