All those who intend to buy a Kia Sorento Diesel should read through my experiences. I bought a new Kia Sorento Diesel ex in July 2004. Since there were delivery times of 12-13 months in Germany, I bought an EU car. In the first 2 years, everything was ok and I drove the car enthusiastically. Unfortunately, there was a drop of wormwood that I was absolutely not satisfied with the workshops in my region. (House and yard workshop ) Nevertheless, we were proud to have such a nice car and to drive. In September 2006, the drama started. After a water pump damage on the highway I was towed to a Kia workshop and it was repaired. For safety reasons, the cylinder head was changed immediately, because it was not clear how much the engine was overheated. Waiting 12 days since it had to be delivered from Korea. Then the problems started. After various and never-ending repeats, I set f the car a water loss. The factory satt told me to empty water after what I did. In September 2007 came the big bang. The turbocharger flatten me on the highway. Be at this time, the Kia stands in the workshop. Sage and write 6 months!!!!! Why? I had a court review done, because the source of error was not quite clear and Kia Germany (which according to EU law ) is responsible, not interested in it. in Dec. 2007, a material error detected at the cylinder head, so that water has penetrated into the engine. Result : Total technical damage !!! I first of all was of the opinion that the damage of Kia will be regulated but Pustekuchen. The legal department of Kia, has not recognized the legal opinion and has commissioned the Dekra to examine the court opinion. This has not yet happened. I have already driven some car marks but at none I was so close I didn’t get a car or anything else. I had to pay for rental cars and everything so far, myself. I don’t know how the whole thing ends. I just wanted to warn you and tell you that you are anything but a customer at Kia !!! Will keep you informed if you are interested.