Kia Carens 1.8 LX 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent all the kit you need (except sunroof) and was £3000 less than rivals
Costs
36mpg. Depreciation is not bad - check out prices on Parkers 60% retained value after 2 years. If I had bought a Scenic then this would only be 50%
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On the road
Driving
Excellent driving position, Good visiblity easy to drive and park handling is reassuring (don't expect sports car handling though)
Performance
Overtaking is not a problem cruises all day on the motorway quite happily
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Living with it
Reliability
Nothing went wrong at all in 2 years and 23,000 miles. Amazing.
Image
Well its an MPV, but I have had a few people giving me positive comments in car parks! Looks best in black
Comfort
Drivers seat adjusts for height and has lumbar support. Done 2 round trips to London at 900 miles a time - very satisfying
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm or dealocks only an immobiliser
Service
On delivery there was a small blob of paint on the roof the delaer took car in and rectified and courtesy car was given with no charge for insurance! Always friendly and helpful
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Bulletproof, never missed a beat
Other
Only downside is that the rear wash wipe has no intermittent setting
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes