• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    says I dont waste money on image and I see cars as a means of transport

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

    They smirk!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, its a large automatic, so very easy to drive.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Nothing for some years

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £6,500

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    It was a very good deal, a nine month old £16k car with 3k miles and only £6500. Full leather, heated seats, parking sensors, 2year guarantee and smooth quiet ride. No gears changes too!!

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I wanted a reliable new car for little money. It had to be an automatic too with some space and comfort.

    What was the dealer like?

    Probably mad for selling so cheap, he just wanted his money back - it was a Mercedes dealer and perhaps the image of a Kia on his forecourt wasnt cool. They are hard to shift though!

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    smooth except on bumpy city roads

    What's it like to park?

    its a large car so its just ok. sensors help

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing so far and it feels well bult so I have confidence in it.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    auto box and leather heated seats