• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Boring family man.

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

    Pleasantly surprised at how nice to be in.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No-stopped making them plus MPG not good enough around town(drops to less than 35mpg.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    I have bought a VW Up!- build quality a dufferent level. 60 plus MPG overall.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,800

    When did you buy the car?

    February 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Yes- ticket price was fair. Had low miles and all extras. Marshalls of Ipswich -Kia dealer.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Needed more space for aged parents.

    What was the dealer like?

    Good-not pushy.

  • Driving it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What's it like to drive?

    For a 1149cc it's amazingly quick- but upright stance means stodgy through bends. 75-80mph on motorway good-little road noise.

    What's it like to park?

    Fine -no issues.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Various rattles have developed. MPG has dropped under 40. Sun roof doesn't shut properly sometimes.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Space inside Easy to get older people in and out Large load area Quite Nippy Light and airy. Space for a 6'3" driver!!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Sun Roof-plus electric bits and pieces.