Kia Rio (2001 - 2005) 1.3 5d (2002/51) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Mug

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

Laughable

Would you buy this car again and why?

If I was offered a million pounds with it, so that I could watch the car being crushed then yes.

What are you likely to buy next?

A new one with a decent dealer.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,000

When did you buy the car?

November 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

Thought so at the time.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed one to get around.

What was the dealer like?

Courteous enough till the car decided to start going wrong.

What's it like to drive?

When it worked it was fine.

What's it like to park?

Actually was really easy to park as it very rarely bloody moved,.

Have you had any problems with the car?

At first the ball joint on the left wheel, then the car started losing power. Got that sorted then the engine went, it started but then made a rather large clunking sound. Had an individual mechanic look at it and he described the knocking sound as a death rattle. I was not pleased.

What's most practical about your car?

The radio worked, which was shocking in itself as each time you changed station the face fell of it.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The central locking, as I walked away from the vehicle.