Would you buy this 2027 Kia sorento SXL V6 For $12000??
I’m looking at a 2017 Kia Sorento SXL (SX Limited) FWD with the 3.3L V6 GDI.
Current mileage: ~77 000miles
Price: $12,000
Owner history: 1 owner
Title: Clean
Accidents/damage: None reported on CARFAX or dumper.com
The CARFAX shows a very consistent mileage history, yearly emissions inspections, and no reported accidents, salvage/rebuilt title, airbag deployment, odometer rollback, or major repairs.
The factory equipment is also pretty loaded:
3.3L V6 (290 hp)
7 seats
8" UVO navigation
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
Infinity premium audio
Leather
Heated front seats
Memory driver's seat
Blind-spot monitoring
Rear cross-traffic alert
Rear parking sensors
Panoramic sunroof
Power hands-free liftgate
19" wheels
I also found that Kia has a WTY035 warranty extension for certain 2016–2017 Sorento 3.3L V6 cylinder-head-gasket/head-bolt repairs, up to 15 years/180,000 miles if the VIN qualifies. I plan to have a Kia dealer verify whether this VIN is eligible and whether it has ever had that repair.
I know this is a nearly 10-year-old vehicle, but the mileage is relatively low and the history looks clean.
My question: Would you personally consider this a good buy at $12,000 if a pre-purchase inspection comes back clean?
If you own or have owned a 2016–2017 Sorento 3.3 V6, I'd especially like to hear:
How many miles do you have now?
What major repairs have you had?
Any engine/coolant/head-gasket issues?
How is the 3.3 V6 holding up past 100k miles?
What should I specifically have the mechanic inspect before buying?
Would you rather buy this SXL V6 at 77k miles for $12k or spend more on a newer/lower-mileage SUV?
I'm looking for something I can reasonably keep for 4–5 years as a family vehicle, not necessarily forever. Thanks!
Edit: 2017 not 2027