Kia Magentis (2001 - 2005) 2.5 V6 SE Sports 4d H-Matic (2003/52) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Having de-badged it, people ALWAYS stop and take a second look at it. it says that i'm not a Mondeo man.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they think the car is excellent value for money.
Would you buy this car again and why?
yes, i love the V6 engine and tiptronic gearbox.
What are you likely to buy next?
Ford Crown Victoria, or the new model Magentis.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,250
When did you buy the car?
January 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
i did a straight, no p/x deal and got about £500 off the screen price, not fantastic , but it's just a matter of principle isn;t it ?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I liked the cars size and proportions , it looked very American and the trim specs were excellent considering the price.
What was the dealer like?
Average for a new car dealer, they probably wanted to sell a new car instead of a used one .
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It drives very well, theres a little too much tyre noise but the car really can move when you want it to. Overall, its like a medium sized American Car, i love it .
What's it like to park?
parking is no problem thanks to the perfectly weighted power steering, length of boot is sometimes a little difficult to judge though.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
n/s/f window regulator has broken, not too expensive to repair. having a little problem with gearbox going into 'get you home' mode, think its a faulty sensor.
What's most practical about your car?
the size of the seating is excellent, i love the auto/manual tiptronic gearbox.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
tiptronic gearbox
