Kia Magentis (2001 - 2005) 2.0 SE Sports 4d H-Matic (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
SENSIBLE, UNDERSTATED, AND NOT A LEMMING WHOM WOULD BUY A VW/AUDI OR SKODA AT 3 TIMES THE MONEY BUT NO WHERE NEAR 3 TIMES THE COMFORT OR MPG.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They were very suprised how comfy and nippy, let alone how easy to drive with a good position, and how much leg room in the back even with the front seats fully back.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes yes and yes, all good, cheap to buy, cheap to service,.
What are you likely to buy next?
SAME AGAIN, BUT IN ABOUT 10 YEARS WHEN I'M READY TO SELL, AS I RUN MY CARS INTO THE GROUND.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,000
When did you buy the car?
February 2014
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Low price for the miles,.
What was the dealer like?
Chilled, no presure,.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A DREAM, EXTREEMLY COMFY, MORE THAN ENOUGH POWER, 70 MPH IS STILL UNDER 2,750 RPM, GOOD ON FUEL ON A RUN 40 MPG, AROUND TOWN EARLY 30'S.
What's it like to park?
Easy even in multi-story and super markets.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
Even though a saloon, the rear seats fold down, creating copious amounts of storage.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
