Originally Posted by benhen77
Seems I'm in the minority, but I'd probably take a stab at owning this at that price if I was in the market for a 3 row SUV. $6500 price point on an SUV, your other options are going to be much older and likely have some age-related issues. Any Pilot or Highlander at that price is going to be 10+ years old. Non-GDI Theta II 2.4s were a lot less troublesome, which I'm almost certain these have the non-GDI.
I'd imagine this thing is sloooooow, though. Theta II is acceptably peppy in a Forte (not fast). With almost twice the weight, it's gotta be pretty bogged down.
Not all the Sorentos have 3 row SUV, usually option on the cheaper models which the LX is and very good chance it is the GDI engine, as I believe only the 2011 came with non-GDI, with following years GDI switch over. And you are right, it is slowwwwww! Mine started burning oil at 130k, virtually overnight. Many on the Kia Forums complain about these oil-burners.