Kia Picanto (2004 - 2011) 1.1 LX 5d (2004/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not much but I don`t care.

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

I don`t care lol.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably the newer version.

What are you likely to buy next?

Skoda Fabia or similar.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,200

When did you buy the car?

April 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

I did get a good deal or so I thought at the time.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I bought this car because it was small, cheap to run and with high specification such as air con, front and rear electric windows, electric door mirrors.

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

It`s alot bigger inside than it looks from the outside. The boot is way too small though. it drives lovely around town and I usualy change gear around 2000 rpm for economy, It`s quite nippy and also good on the motorways.

What's it like to park?

Very easy to park but then again ain`t every car :-).

Have you had any problems with the car?

I took it for a full service about a week after I bought it and it came back with a whole list of faults. Needed new front and rear brake callipers, new discs and pads all round, the rear exhaust was blowing. I was worried about the head gasket but that turned out to be caused by me just doing short trips, the engine had not warmed u roerly causing condensation on the oil filler cap. The oil sump needs the gasket done but it`s not a gasket as such but a gasket sealant.

What's most practical about your car?

Very economical, sometimes get 60 mpg out of it but usually around 51 / 52 mpg. Quite smooth on motorways around 80 mph but I usualy cruise about 60 - 70 mph.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Air con, electric windows all round.