Kia Rio (2005 - 2011) 1.5 CRDi Chill 5d (2009/09) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I like cheap reliable cars.

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

They thought it was a bit odd that I downsized to a small car but there has only been two times that I've not been able to fit things in that I needed to. I'm looking into a roof box to get around that problem in the future and my wife has a larger car if needed.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes and no. It's never let me down and I have days when I do 400+ miles so I need a reliable car. But it's also a no because I plan on keeping this until it's about 10 years old.

What are you likely to buy next?

Don't know.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£7,550

When did you buy the car?

September 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

It was under the scrappage scheme - I think I got a good deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I needed a new, cheap reliable car.

What was the dealer like?

Fairly helpful, it took 3 months for the car to arrive and they couldn't tell me how long it was going to take, other than that they were fine.

What's it like to drive?

It's ok, no problems on the motorway, I do 15-20k a year, mainly motorway and it handles that no problem. The handling on B-roads isn't exactly amazing but it's ok for a car like this.

What's it like to park?

Very easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Small plastic parcel shelf lug broke off within a few weeks of buying the car, it was fixed under warranty. Also the window cracked after having the car just over 3 years.

What's most practical about your car?

Reliability and fuel economy.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

USB memory stick input for the hifi.