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22-03-2012, 02:08 AM
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Hey guys thinking about getting one for the Mrs..anyone bought one?
How much did you guys pay and any feedback. Cheers in advance |
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22-03-2012, 08:03 AM
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Not sure what car you're talking about? A Kia Rio is a model of car, and a Kia Sportage is also a model of car. One is a small hatchback, the other is an SUV. The Rio doesn't come in a "Sportage" spec either.
Assuming you mean a Rio - from all reports they're an excellent car. Good value for money, nice little economical engine, yet still sporty. Good chassis and a safe car. Sportage likewise, as long as it's the diesel is a good car. The engine in that thing is great. Heaps of go, 6 speed auto, good level of equipment. The only downside is the slightly stiff ride, but the tradeoff is good handling. |
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22-03-2012, 10:08 PM
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sorry ..doh..my mistake ! Kia Sportage it is.
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23-03-2012, 07:33 AM
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Yep. Don't bother with the petrol, just get the diesel. Brilliant engine/gearbox combo. Fuel is around 7L/100km.
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23-03-2012, 03:58 PM
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They are good cars but they have poor visablilty out the rear window. So reversing cameras would be recommended.
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23-03-2012, 04:20 PM
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My partner has the petrol she loves it (diesel had a one to two month waiting list at the time), and I think it’s a very nice car for the money. Kia has well and truly upped the anti on their cars. I know there are some brand name snobs out and about, but I have driven this numerous times and enjoy the car. One plus I suppose is you can get a lot of aftermarket items for the car if your into that sort of thing. Visability is as mrghia a little poor out the back window, you well and trully need to be a user of the side mirrors.
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