Kia Sportage (2005 - 2010) 2.0 CRDi XE 5d (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Have not formed opinion, but feel gives a confidence when have caravan and Jeremy Clarkson in rear view.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Very good- impressed. Want to have a look
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but it's early days. Good value. Basic model has a full size spare wheel. Freelander 2 basic model does not
What are you likely to buy next?
Kia? Too early to say
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£15,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good product knowledge. Good part exchange against Freelander
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted competent vehicle to tow caravan. Some sites have fields and did not want to bog down.
What was the dealer like?
Friendly - excellent. Pity they were so far away from where I live.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Takes a bit of getting used to. 6 speed box and 1st seems a bit low, though excellent with caravan on the back
What's it like to park?
Chunky and difficult to judge rear end - how close to car behind
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not yet. But only had it one month
What's most practical about your car?
5 doors, lots of space. Well thought out compared to previous Freelander
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