08 santa fe or 08 sorrento

screamer

Needed more for space in them than towing. With more kids we need something bigger for a run around but needs to have high ground clearance. I know I could buy an older better make but TBH I am worried about problems insuring older stuff. So of these 2 makes which is more reliable? I prefer the look of the santa fe but I wonder if the sorrento is just better. Don't want to but a money pit .. ...

fits

I think either model is fine if they have been well maintained. I would look at both models and buy the one you see in best condition.

colm_mcm

Probably sorento even though it has less seats, it's got a better drivetrain.

tanko

colm_mcm wrote: »

Probably sorento even though it has less seats, it's got a better drivetrain.

Do the engines in those Sorrentos not have a terrible reputation or it that just the older ones?

colm_mcm

You may be thinking of the sportage?
Sorento is 2.5

tanko

No, thinking of the Sorrento, I always thought the reason why they're so cheap second hand was because the engines were crap.

Are you saying the engines are pretty good and trouble free?

colm_mcm

It's the tax that kills them more than anything.

fits

I had an '06 Sorento. Never had an ounce of bother with the engine. We did have issues with lining of fuel tank coming away but that was resolved by changing tank. The model changed in 07 though I think. Check on Honest John for the model you are thinking of.

tanko

So they wouldn't be bad value as a commercial when compared to a Pajero or Landcruiser?

Blazer

One thing is watch for on the Santa Fe is has the clutch and flywheel been changed.
Notorious issue on the second gen.
I made sure that one I bought had been changed first