Kia Picanto (2004 - 2011) 1.1 SE 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not got much money!!!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Well, most think it's OK, but they don't know it like we do. You think much more of it once you drive then own one.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, we would. My partner loves it (well she is a girl), but I do as well. It's just a great little car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure but it will be another small, economical car.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,200
When did you buy the car?
August 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes. It was a reasonable price and we managed to haggle a discount of £200. We were very pleased with the deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
We wanted a small, economical car with five doors that could manage two adults and two children/teenagers.
What was the dealer like?
OK. A small independent - no sales pressure and was allowed to take it out on a test drive on our own.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It's really good. I am surprised I like it so much. The only downside is that it doesn't like bumps or potholes at all. Great on the motorway, sruggles a little bit with steep hills but other than that it's OK.
What's it like to park?
Very easy. Good all round vision and great mirrors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A couple of small things. Cam sensor packed up around 50k miles. The windscreen washer pump has stopped working recently. I will sort that when the weather gets better. The engine management light used to come on every now and then. I bought a code reader and it was the O2 sensor. I reset the light a few times and it has stayed off.
What's most practical about your car?
It's small and good to drive. You can put the seats down easily and carry lots of stuff and quite large items. It never fails to impress me.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It has electric windows all round, central locking, split rear folding seats, plenty of cubbies. Has a/c but needs regassing so it's not used now. Sound system is pretty good. It is better than more expensive cars I have owned or driven.
