Kia Sedona (1999 - 2006) 2.9 TD GSX 5d Auto (7 Seat) (2001/Y) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

Would you buy this car again and why?

no i wouldnt buy a kia again price and availability of part cheap to buy but expensive to repair a 2.9 merc engine and a 2ltr vauxhall vectra gear box no wonder why people are having problems just check out ebay how many are being sold off as non runners

What are you likely to buy next?

would love a renault laguna but from reading reviews they have engine and gearbox problems looking now at a saab

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,500

When did you buy the car?

March 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

milage was high at 145k but well looked after and service history

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

size and comfort

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

good drive very comfortable like sitting in a arm chair very responsive considering weight and size but dont put your foot down to much can be expensive due to fuel costs

What's it like to park?

easy to park good all round vision

Have you had any problems with the car?

engine seized on motorway common fault of the oil pump chain snapped causing damage to the pump and crankshaft.auto box didnt like this hardly suprising when its a 2ltr vectra gearbox. needs gearbox rebuild. parts are very expensive and due to no manuals for any diy costly garage repair approx £2k for both oh and road tax going upto over £400

What's most practical about your car?

size and comfort good on motorway

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

as gsx comes with some gadgets have installed dvd players and tft screens makes long family days out excellent remote central locking not standard