Kia Picanto (2004 - 2011) 1.1 LX 5d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm practical - read cheap :0?

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

There are so many on the road here that I don't think anyone notices it. Local people are amazed when we tell them how cheap it was, other are amazed how expensive it was - crazy Singapore rules again.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, it isn't the kind of car we would have bought if we weren't living here in SG, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

What are you likely to buy next?

Depends on where we move to - if still SG then maybe a Focus, if somewhere without crazy rules then the sky is the limit really, once you've gotten used to paying the sort of costs here all else seems like such a bargain.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£6,000

When did you buy the car?

May 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Suppose so - value has actually gone up since we bought it, but that's due to the crazy way that Singapore car values are affected by Government policy.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

We live in Singapore where car's are stupidly expensive, this was about the cheapest car on the road.

What was the dealer like?

Was a used car supermarket.

What's it like to drive?

Certainly not the best car I've every owned, but a lot better than I would have expected for a car in this price bracket. Gear selector can be a bit stiff at times and it is a bit bumpy on rough roads.

What's it like to park?

Very easy, even has reversing sensors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Np

What's most practical about your car?

It reliability. Also small size makes it easy to park.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Leather seats are good as we have dogs.