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Porsche Boxster and Kia Sorento Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
41 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 30500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Glitchy. Generally minor issues.2016		 Kia Sorento
[?] see reported repairs
  41 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 30500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Glitchy. Generally minor issues.
35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 32300 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2014		 Porsche Boxster
[?] see reported repairs
  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 32300 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
27 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 25500 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2013		 Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 25500 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 86900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2011		 Kia Sorento Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 86900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
28 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2007		 Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 87600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2001		 Porsche Boxster Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 87600 miles driven

Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.

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Porsche Boxster vs. Kia Sorento Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Porsche Boxster and Kia Sorento reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Porsche Boxsters and Kia Sorentos with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Porsche Boxsters and Kia Sorentos that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Porsche Boxster and Kia Sorento lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Porsche Boxster and Kia Sorento have been recently.

To see how frequently Porsche Boxster and Kia Sorento problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Convertible 310-horsepower 3.4L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 went from bmw 2002 to boxter S see full Porsche Boxster review
2008 2dr Convertible 245-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 Top performing sports car. see full Porsche Boxster review
2006 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 face it, people look at Porches. and thats fun too see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Wanted car since high school. Finally reached a point in life where I could afford one. see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 The Porsche name speaks for itself. see full Porsche Boxster review
2005 2dr Convertible 240-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed manual RWD		 quality and design see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 217-horsepower 2.7L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Porsche says it all see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 Porsche brand is synonymous with sports cars. see full Porsche Boxster review
2002 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 Well, cannot beat the Porsche reputation, and I think the boxster is great way to get the Porsche Experience without spending $100k see full Porsche Boxster review
2001 2dr Convertible 250-horsepower 3.2L H6
6-speed manual RWD		 It's a Porscha! see full Porsche Boxster review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
YearComment
The number one reason most people seem to have for not buying a Kia is that it's a Kia. As noted in the introduction, negative brand perceptions linger. see full Kia Sorento review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 in the past, not known to be good brand and still new to car industry. see full Kia Sorento review
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Unsure about long term reliability and overall build quality see full Kia Sorento review
2003 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic AWD w/low range		 Poor brand reputation - cheap car image see full Kia Sorento review