Kia Magentis (2001 - 2005) 2.5 V6 SE Sports 4d H-Matic (2003/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Having de-badged it, people ALWAYS stop and take a second look at it. it says that i'm not a Mondeo man.

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

they think the car is excellent value for money.

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes, i love the V6 engine and tiptronic gearbox.

What are you likely to buy next?

Ford Crown Victoria, or the new model Magentis.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,250

When did you buy the car?

January 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

i did a straight, no p/x deal and got about £500 off the screen price, not fantastic , but it's just a matter of principle isn;t it ?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I liked the cars size and proportions , it looked very American and the trim specs were excellent considering the price.

What was the dealer like?

Average for a new car dealer, they probably wanted to sell a new car instead of a used one .

What's it like to drive?

It drives very well, theres a little too much tyre noise but the car really can move when you want it to. Overall, its like a medium sized American Car, i love it .

What's it like to park?

parking is no problem thanks to the perfectly weighted power steering, length of boot is sometimes a little difficult to judge though.

Have you had any problems with the car?

n/s/f window regulator has broken, not too expensive to repair. having a little problem with gearbox going into 'get you home' mode, think its a faulty sensor.

What's most practical about your car?

the size of the seating is excellent, i love the auto/manual tiptronic gearbox.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

tiptronic gearbox