While the '02 Sedona did have some significant problems, the incidence of
powertrain problems (engine and transmission) is actually pretty low, and
impressively so against other minivans.
Still, getting an '02 would be a risk, because there were so many bugs in
it, especially with things like electrical bugs (a ton of switches fail in
those early Sedonas), air conditioning, fuel system problems, air leaks
and
whistles, etc.
If you even think of getting an '02, MAKE SURE that the timing belt has
been
replaced in it, or get it done as a part of the deal.
Personally, I would be looking for around an '05. Even better, there are
some pretty good rebate combos available on a new '08. The '08 is one
seriously good minivan, maybe Kia's best product ever, and in its third
year
since the redesign, so all the bugs should be out, if there were any.
"Jacee" <elmer.fudd@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:J4xKj.16528$Q52.5564@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Hard to tell reliability with a small track record.
>
> This doesn't seem to be too prominent here. I had 88K miles on mine
when
> the engine blew. I was VERY religious with oil changes (never more than
> 3K between changes.) I know it was nothing I did. I bought it used
with
> 31K miles on it. I'm thinking the original owners got rid of it because
> they saw something wrong with it.
>
> I have seen VERY FEW of these vans make it past 100K miles. Either they
> are reliable and consumers decide not to sell them. Or, they blow up
and
> consumers decide they are not worth fixing. Although, from my
experience
> they are not reliable. Anyone want to add to my comments?
>
> 99trooper wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> My wife and I are looking at replacing our 1996 Chrysler T&C (160K
miles
>> on it) with a KIA Sedona (It seems like you get more bang for your buck
>> here). Currently we are looking at a 2002 Sedona EX with leather,
>> sunroof, etc under 60k miles for less that $8500. Seems like a pretty
>> good deal
>> right?
>>
>> The ratings by consumer re****ts are terrible for this model year. The
>> question is... Would all the bugs have been worked out by now (since it
>> would still be under warranty until 60k miles)? Is there a real
>> reliability problem with these? I own a 99 Hyundai sonata now... all
>> seems ok (except for that darn evap sensor issue)... thanks for the
>> comments.
>>
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