Kia 3.5L V-6

[westcoaster]

I bought this vehicle brand new last December, got a good deal on the 2006. For some reason, this vehicle gets some bad rap. The engine is solid, great acceleration, lags a bit when you stomp on it at highway speeds. Fuel mileage is OK, but is doing good on a diet of Mobil 5w-30 and a K&N filter. Does anyone own one, or know anybody that does. Please weigh in.........

 

[GrtArtiste]

This tells us which make and which engine, but not which model.My question would be...do you have a source for parts other than the Kia dealer? If yes, do they keep brake parts in stock? How fast can they get a starter if needed? I wouldn't want to depend only on the dealer.

 

[Jon]

I've got an '03 Sedona that (knock on wood) has been fantastic. It's got the 3.5L in it. Chews up the oil pretty good, but I use Mystik 10W-40 Semi-Syn and it *loves* it. I also use Citgo 10W-40 and it likes it too, but not as much. In the winter I use Citgo 5W-30 but I might change that this year. On the road with the A/C on full we get 22 mpg. Around town we average 17-18. Remember - it's a minivan.

We also test drove the new Sedona (new in 06 I think) with the 3.8L, rated for 5 mpg better mileage than we get now. It's also much stronger and in every way I could find a nicer minivan - I'm not sure I liked the Hyundai variation as much, to tell the truth.

 

[Big O Dave]

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This tells us which make and which engine, but not which model.My question would be...do you have a source for parts other than the Kia dealer? If yes, do they keep brake parts in stock? How fast can they get a starter if needed? I wouldn't want to depend only on the dealer.

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It's a good car, but these are my thoughts, too. It's even worse if there is no local dealer.

 

[Gary Allan]

My son bought a Sedona ...didn't ask what I thought ahead of time. The thing's a pig on gas. The depreciation is the big hit ..and the 60k service which typically means that you get milked for a valve adjustment ($$$$). It's got multiple chains ...so probably would be a relative meat grinder on oil compared to other engines.

So far, it's flawless in service.