Kia Rio (2001 - 2005) 1.5 SE 5d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
i,m practical whilst having a stand alone appearance
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
it serves a purpose
Would you buy this car again and why?
no.mpg is poor only 30-34 in town-41 on a run
What are you likely to buy next?
another car made by a far east manufacturer.they are reliable.and affordable for the man who does not have cash to throw around
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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?
£2,695
When did you buy the car?
August 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
it was low mileage,lowish price and i wanted something bigger
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
wanted more boot space
What was the dealer like?
couldn't wait to get my money off me
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
has a jekyll and hyde side to it(but i put that down to faulty maf sensor)sometimes drives like a russian truck,others like a ferrari
What's it like to park?
easy enough but parking is a skill and not a reflection of a car
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
yellow engine warning lamp comes on and off more times than faroe islands lighthouse,replaced three rear wheel bearings in last four years.that said,always starts first time
What's most practical about your car?
large boot almost estate like,infact has more boot room than larger vehicles,roomy in rear too if front seats are not pushed back too far
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
air con and bright twin interior front maplights
