• Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Someone who could see value for money and 7 years worry free motoring. How wrong was I on the last one.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    People thought I was mad, until they went in the car. Maybe they were right after all.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No. Kia customer services is none existant and for a fire to start in the engine bay and not be covered is beyond me

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Anything other than Kia

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £15,000

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes. Got a good trade in on my old car and a bit off the new car

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Really good. Couldn't do enough to help

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    It was a great car to drive, which loved both motorway and urban driving

    What's it like to park?

    Visibility is restricted out the back window

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Yes. A fire started in the engine bay while driving on the M6. Kia will not cover this under the warranty and their customer service is none existant. The car is a right off

    What's most practical about your car?

    Nothing now

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The USB port for the stereo and the climate control