Let us not forget that this man stretched a 2003 Kia out to 15 years.
Can we get a retrospective on that?
Congratulations on the new ride.
Thanks all.
The Sorento is still running and will be traded in as a fully functional car, with only a bit of TLC needed on bits here and there:
- First day with the car was August 15, 2003.
- ABS light is on. The ABS sensor is either gone or more likely a loose connection under or near the driver's seat based on observation.
- The sun roof needs some work but it functions.
- Rust around the rear wheel wells, on the hatch and on the body near the driver's door. Blame that last one on winter run-off from my boots that I couldn't remove before entering.
- Fuel efficiency has gone down but some of that can be blamed on my tire choice. Went from a Michelin H rated tire to a Yokohama S rated set for all seasons.
- Some centre console lights are out. Will need a new board as they are LED based or so it seems.
- Rear window struts (yes, it can open independently of the rear hatch) are shot.
- One fender bender when an oncoming driver decided to beat the yellow light and turn into me (she was turning left - I was going straight). $1800 and all covered.
Trips:
- A few to PEI
- One to Maine
- Several around Quebec and Ontario
- Several to Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts.
And that's about it.