# 2018 Kia Sportage - Recommendation? **URL:** \ **Category:** Buying/Selling\ **Created:** [August 11, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-recommendation/195686 "2024-08-11T20:04:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Harsh58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Harsh58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harsh58)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-recommendation/195686/1 "2024-08-11T20:04:00Z")
i am interested in a car - 2018 kia Sportage LX 4dr AWD from a dealer. KM=55000 How is this car especially the engine and transmission?? ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2024, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-recommendation/195686/2 "2024-08-11T23:41:41Z")
> [@Harsh58](#): > > i am interested in a car - 2018 kia Sportage LX 4dr AWD from a dealer. KM=55000 > How is this car especially the engine and transmission?? Run from any Kia/Hyundai especially a used one, if buying new, sell or trade before warranty runs out… Are there some decent ones out there yes, are they, in general, also known for having engine and many other issues, yes… I would not take the gamble, odds are not in your favor… ---
**Author:** ![Harsh58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Harsh58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harsh58)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-recommendation/195686/3 "2024-08-12T00:06:20Z")
Well, I was planning to buy one. But you changed my mind. Thank you for the advice. ---
**Author:** ![Harsh58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Harsh58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harsh58)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-recommendation/195686/4 "2024-08-12T00:14:06Z")
Btw what’s your opinion about - 2019 Nissan Qashqai S (CVT) 4dr All-Wheel Drive Km- 62500 ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-recommendation/195686/5 "2024-08-12T03:27:45Z")
> [@Harsh58](#): > > 2019 Nissan Qashqai S Nissans CVT’s are not known for there reliability… With a quick Google search I found this: _Unfortunately, this generation Nissan Qashqai didn’t fare all that well in our most recent reliability survey. **In petrol form, it placed 19th out of 34 cars in the family SUVs class, while diesel counterparts ranked 31st**. These are rather disappointing results.Feb 15, 2024_ > **[Used Nissan Qashqai - 2014-2021 Reliability & Common Problems](https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/qashqai/hatchback/used-review/n804/reliability)** > > What to look for when buying a Nissan Qashqai 2014 - 2021, covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability. If possible, I would stick with Toyota if going JDM, But I am thinking you are in the UK maybe and we are a USA based forum and not real familiar with what all is offered in your market… ---
**Author:** ![Harsh58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Harsh58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Harsh58)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-recommendation/195686/6 "2024-08-12T04:33:43Z")
I really appreciate u taking out time for my queries. Will browse for other options. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2024, 6:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-sportage-recommendation/195686/7 "2024-08-12T06:02:40Z")
Your welcome…