Kia Rio (2005 - 2011) 1.5 CRDi Chill 5d (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I am a cheap skate
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
they think 'urgh its a kia' Until they have been for a journey and then they think, its not a bad car at all
Would you buy this car again and why?
not too sure, I really like the pro ceed or even the ceed diesel but the power to weight ratio of the rio is better
What are you likely to buy next?
ask me when the warranty runs out
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£9,100
When did you buy the car?
March 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Didnt have to pay for the Paint colour (normally £345 extra) as I was after the Kia Rio Black but the dear could not get one by the date needed
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Cheap and goes well
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful but I did get the sense I had to be on their back to get things moving. Other than that they were very helpful and not pushy
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great diesel engine. Very flexible and forgiving. Effortless cruising at 70mph (2,400 rpm) Handling not so great but it is predictable.
What's it like to park?
very easy but the mirrors show the car closer to objects than it actually it (no real bad thing really).
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
after 1 month of ownership noticed rust on the rear boot. Dealer fixed this without any questions. Very good support.
What's most practical about your car?
Rear boot is very good for a 'super mini' Rear leg room is better than my previous Vauxhall Astra
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Diesel engine. Really picks up its heels and goes yet its only 1.5L
