Should I buy a 2014 Kia Sorento diesel in the Phillipines?

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hi scotty

i am a canadian retired in the philippines.

i am looking for a good used vehicle.

i'm looking at a 2007 nissan xtrail 4x4 with 169,000kms for $7,000 and a 2014 2014 🔥KIA SORENTO 4X4 2.2 dohc CRDi diesel turbo fuel injected!!🔥

for $9,000. which do you think would be a better buy. of course no salt here and diesel engines are better i think. i think repairs parts are accessable on both vehicles.

thank you

hope your doing well i love your well informed videos.

bob larose

InThrustWeTrust · Accepted Answer

Posted by: @buzzman009 in the philippines Posted by: @buzzman009 which do you think would be a better buy If you’re okay with diesel vehicles, search for a Fortuner or Pajero. They have a reputation of being indestructible. Posted by: @buzzman009 i think repairs parts are accessable on both vehicles. You’d want to do thorough research before you buy a vehicle. Ask around the local mechanics if they can (and are willing to) work on the vehicle you’re planning to purchase. As with any used vehicle, have it thoroughly inspected by a professional mechanic, before purchase.  Maybe @dan has something to add for both the vehicles you’re considering. All the best!

Dan · Answer

Posted by: @itwt Maybe @dan has something to add for both the vehicles you’re considering. 2007 nissan xtrail 4x4 with 169,000kms Diesel? What generation? If it's a 2nd generation 2.0L diesel, then it's fine, a very durable engine - the main thing to watch out for is issues with the Bosch fuel system. As far the transmission, it's a small transverse 6 speed automatic mated to a very torquey engine - constant ATF replacements and moderate driving are absolutely required. As good as the 6 speed is, It is not a good transmission for 4x4 use cases. 2014 Kia Sorento 4X4 2.2 (...) CRDi Another good engine - but it is more problematic and it's NOT bulletproof. Same for the transmission, Although it's a decent unit - it's arguably worse than the X-Trail's 6 speed auto, Extensive off-road use or infrequent ATF changes lead to severe internal issues - but for some people it can last a lot more.   It's a difficult choice, it mainly comes down to the 7 year age difference and to the Nissan being early Renault-Nissan product when quality was questionable and had a lot of variance and this generation of the diesel Sorento being not as bulletproof as a diesel should be. I'd go with wether one seems to be in better condition.