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Kia Soul 1.6 Samba 5d (2009/09)

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Kia Soul 1.6 Samba 5d (2009/09) - Owner Review

Interior space good for 4 adults
3

Review submitted by
Ian Middlebrooke on

Kia Soul (09 on)

Summary

3 out of 5

What does this car say about you?
Likes something out of the ordinary.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Divides opinion, some love it and some hate it.

Would you buy this car again and why?
No, only done 5000 miles and counted at least 20 stone chips on bodywork. Interior surfaces scratch easily and look well used.

What are you likely to buy next?
Skoda yeti

Buying experience

4 out of 5

Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise

Did you buy this car new?
New

What price did you pay?
£11,750

When did you buy the car?
July 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?
£750 off list price

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good interior space and value for money

What was the dealer like?
Not great, salesman a bit pushy and over familiar(called my wife sweetheart)

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Driving it

2 out of 5

What's it like to drive?
Difficult to drive smoothly. Bouncy ride on 18" wheels. Engine noisy at 70, could do with a sixth gear.

What's it like to park?
Easy as has parking sensors.

Living with it

4 out of 5

Have you had any problems with the car?
No nothing

What's most practical about your car?
Interior space good for 4 adults

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
ipod connection

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