Kia Picanto (2004 - 2011) 1.0 1 5d (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Don't waste money!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Fine, quite like..think it a wise choice.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes..cheap tax and insurance.So far is reliable and quite good fun to drive...particularly around town.
What are you likely to buy next?
Keep for a few years.
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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?
£5,400
When did you buy the car?
July 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
P X old car, good price given.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Read good reviews, tried and found it better to drive than expected.Cheap and looked amusing!
What was the dealer like?
Very good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Excellent for short and long journeys...also run a mondeo 2.0 tdci ..obviously small engine not as energetic as bigger!
What's it like to park?
Very easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Front tyres renewed at about 11000 miles...does about 9.000 miles pa. all been fine..dealer service, 1st, cost £150.
What's most practical about your car?
Good/nippy around town/ok on longer runs..140 mls etc. carries good load for size...handling surprisingly good...economical...approx 47 mpg.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Basic car...seats comfy...radio/cd fine.Electric windows.
