Been looking for an old 4x4 to run till it dies but still be useable off road. Anyway someone offered me a 1999 sportage for next to nowt but I don't know much about them. Anyone got any feedback
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Simple mechanics, thin metal that rusts. Quality of paint substandard (compared to Japanase and European cars).
Questionable crash protection.
If it is running, good tyres and MOT OK and cheap - why not?
Questionable crash protection.
If it is running, good tyres and MOT OK and cheap - why not?
KIA is a popular brand here ( we have high import duties). The new ones seems to be good for the money. Paintwork ages quickly here, I see that US, Chinese and Korean cars get weathered paint within a couple of years, mainly on the bonnet and roof (sun damage).
Mechanically they are much simpler than euro cars, which is not bad.
You do get a lot of car for the money.
I imported two ex Wehrmacht G-wagens recently, through a UK dealer. Much, much better vehicles than the equivalent Defender.
I am restoring one (mine) of the Gs now. Then wife's will get the same resto.
I am selling her GLK, once mine is restored I will sell one of my newer cars.
( I love cars)
Mechanically they are much simpler than euro cars, which is not bad.
You do get a lot of car for the money.
I imported two ex Wehrmacht G-wagens recently, through a UK dealer. Much, much better vehicles than the equivalent Defender.
I am restoring one (mine) of the Gs now. Then wife's will get the same resto.
I am selling her GLK, once mine is restored I will sell one of my newer cars.
( I love cars)
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Oh boy... the GLK is one nice automobile... why would you ever want rid of a GLK?
The Mercedes G63 is a puppy I'd like to own, especially the 6 wheeled AMG monster. V8 engine, technological gadgets galore and 6, six, wheels... that thing is a full English breakfast with extra breakfast. Beans on toast with a side order of steak. 1990's Britney Spears with a bottle of Krug Clos du Mesnil. Or a night in the Sahara looking up at the night sky (there is a good reason the Egyptians believed what they believed).
I'd give up a kidney for a G63, which would be quite a thing considering where I sent the other one.
The Mercedes G63 is a puppy I'd like to own, especially the 6 wheeled AMG monster. V8 engine, technological gadgets galore and 6, six, wheels... that thing is a full English breakfast with extra breakfast. Beans on toast with a side order of steak. 1990's Britney Spears with a bottle of Krug Clos du Mesnil. Or a night in the Sahara looking up at the night sky (there is a good reason the Egyptians believed what they believed).
I'd give up a kidney for a G63, which would be quite a thing considering where I sent the other one.
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