doornextboy

The maintenance cost is uncertain after the vehicle's warranty and that's what scares me.  So, 3-4 years is my safe choice.

Same here. You'll get better value from the end buyer. I sold my Kia Sportage 2012 for 52K last year and even the dealer told me that I was lucky to have it sold at that price.

Kia has this European feel but at an affordable level without sacrificing the features and extras. I was a bit skeptical at first because we had a Kia that we bought as brand new several years back but it failed after a year of using it. Some bad service, quality issues and other hearsays to add. But now, so far so good when I switched back to Kia. It has improved dramatically in several areas. Design is quite impressive. Sturdy ride and it feels safe. Not the best but I can rate the vehicle higher than some leading car brands out there. All thanks to Peter Schreyer.

rbjun2402 wrote:

> One here...... I have 2012 spotage (techno orange color)

nice color! it was the color that i wanted but the salesman delivered the silver.

Right here!

Just for the sake of replying.

To be honest, I do research on my own for getting aftermarket accessories for my Kia Sportage 'coz I find it really here too expensive in UAE, especially from the dealer themselves.

It has increased as far as I know. Last time I checked it was 72K. Last year, the 2011 base model was selling only for 62K.

gater wrote:

> which year is the car?

2012

sonu wrote:

> And dont buy from deira naif, as they sell cheaper xenon that has crooked

> alignment and might blind other side traffic attracting fines. Buy from

> Yellow hat, they are good.

Cool! Thanks for the info. I might pay them a visit one of these days.

siyadsalah wrote:

> doornextboy wrote:

> > Never bought from here since I got my Sportage this year. I normally buy

> > from Korea, China, Malaysia and sometimes from U.S.

>

> thts cool..but whr u install that?

Most of the accessories don't require a professional to install. It's Do-It-Yourself and direct fit.

Has anyone here changed their factory light bulbs to XENON? Is it a direct replacement bulb or HID Kit type?

Hello fellow Sportage owners! Feel free to share or post your Sportage pics here. Any year or model.

I bought mine from here,

http://www.paintscratch.com/

It's from U.S. and they do deliver here in U.A.E.

Never bought from here since I got my Sportage this year. I normally buy from Korea, China, Malaysia and sometimes from U.S.

Hi guys!

My name is Brian a.k.a. DoorNextBoy from Philippines. Currently working in Dubai.

Happy owner of KIA Sportage LX 2012 (Brenthonized).