• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    "sensible and not vain"

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

    love it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes .... overall package

    What are you likely to buy next?

    like the other review ....ask me in 7 years !

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £13,000

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    bought via Autobytel from Inchscape Kia, Burton

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Looks, test drive, 7 year warranty

    What was the dealer like?

    promissed to'see me alright' because of delay on agreed delivery date but didn't deliver on promise

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    1. Quite 'jiggly' due to firmish suspension & 17" wheels. 2. gear changedown at low speeds a bit 'notchy' to achive 2nd 3. great on motorways 4. need to use side mirrors a lot.

    What's it like to park?

    easy but rear visibility a bit hard to judge ... wish had got parking sensors fitted as standard

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    no

    What's most practical about your car?

    space for both front & rear passengers. comfortable driving position/controls, cruise control makes long distance driving easy

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    auto climate control