Kia Rio (2005 - 2011) 1.4 2 5d (2010/59) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm an old codger, who 's not worried about what people think ' as long a it get's me the wife and grankids where we need to go ,that all that matters.

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

Everyone seems to like . A neighbor saw it seemed to like what he saw and has bought exactly the same model a couple of months after me.

Would you buy this car again and why?

To early to say yet, give it a couple of years, and i'll let you know.

What are you likely to buy next?

I'm hoping this one will last me ten years like the last one, I will be 85 then, so probably as a last fling an F1 Mclaren would be nice.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,500

When did you buy the car?

May 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

They wanted £6,000, gave me £500 trade in for my 03 Nissan Almera. ( 88,000 miles ) plus £50 for some other paper work.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Good reviews, good price for what's included big plus SPARE WHEEL, 7 year warranty,. hopefully does what it says on tin.haven't had to use that yet.Hope to get to get many trouble free years of reliable motoring.

What was the dealer like?

Pleasant, not pushy, , efficient, tried to sell a few add on's, but didn't force it.

What's it like to drive?

Gears little close ,when changing especially first gear and reverse, slightly under powered when overtaking and going uphill.

What's it like to park?

Good, i like the low bonnet ,.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Tracking checked but still pulls to near side had tire's swapped around, jury's still out on this one.

What's most practical about your car?

Higher head room than the Nissan.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

With out a doubt spare wheel ,rarer than hen's eggs these days on newer cars.