Latest Kia Rio -- know somebody looking at buying one, anybody know any problems , checked the tinterweb for horror stories and found nothing, not a thing --- OK this must be partly because they stay in the dealers hands for a long time because of the 7 year warranty
Update only comment I have had from other forums is boring but good which is much as I thought --- a very good car for people that don't really
bother much about cars.
Nothing else in the size range competes price wise and it is NCAP 4
At a scrappage price of just over £5,655 on road with a 7 year warranty it makes a lot of sense for a busy single mum.
A guy at work has got a kia CEED, as well built as my old 2005 golf. Looks nice, drives good. Great reviews everywhere.
Nothing but praise for them, main dealer servicing is a little pricey but worth it for the 7 years piece of mind.
We got a Picanto about 18 months ago. Very nice little car, excellent turning circle and visibility. All it really needs is a turbo.
Depreciation will probably be high, but not a problem if you're keeping it a while.
My wife has an 06 Rio CRDI had it from new no probs and would have another. Dash is a little bland but all in all a good little car.
My sister has the 1.4 petrol and feels the same.
Older step-daughter was originally looking at a Picanto but I pointed out the NCAP results just scrapped 3 stars where as the Rio easily passes with 4 stars. A thousand quid difference price between the two but a lot more roome and a decent sized engine.
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Originally posted by iank
Depreciation will probably be high, but not a problem if you're keeping it a while.
the kia CEED's are holding their money very well due to the piece of mind they offer.