Kia Picanto (2004 - 2011) 1.0 1 5d (2010/60) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Probably that I am hard up, but I am not and have a Mondeo Estate 2l petrol too.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Some think it is a Mickey Mouse type car, others that it ideal for town work.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably not, I may have to go to one vehilce through extorniate government taxes and it will have to be bigger than this.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably a multi-tasking vehicle.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£6,400
When did you buy the car?
October 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Only fair, poor trade in for 10 year old Skoda but could not be bothgered to sell in local paper.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
At a local dealers offerred at a reasonable price.
What was the dealer like?
Not pushy at all but old fashioned type of service.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Nothing special . It is nippy on the flat and on Motorways will keep to the limit. Hilly country knocks the stuffing out of it and you have to row the gear lever. Four persons slows t down considerably.
What's it like to park?
Easy as it comes, would be good to take a test in.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
NO , and better not. But fuel gauge is not linear as fuel reduces.
What's most practical about your car?
Easy to park in town and very positive steering.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
No gadgets as it is a basic car.