Faults:

The most recent thing to go wrong with this car is, you guessed it, the engine decided to mix the oil and water and it 'blew'. What that means is Kia NZ gave me an original quote between 8 - 10,000 dollars to fix!!! They have since dropped it to just under $3000.

I have had to change the rubber lining around the rear window because it shrunk, which it's done again.

I have had it treated for rust within one year of purchasing it in 2004.

I have just been informed that I have rust on the firewall, which will need to be fixed for my next warranty.

I had a cutting out fault, which they could not find, and they left me feeling like I was the one with the problem.

Any advice is welcomed on getmemoore@paridise.net.nz

General Comments:

Apart from the faulty engine that Kia has failed to take responsibility for to date, it is a roomy car, the very reason that we purchased it, but that is all it has got going for it, and you can get that from other car models with less disappointment and financial loss.

Faults:

My head gasket blww at 97.000 km.

At 120.000 the piston melted.

I had maintained and followed all the manufacturer's service specifications.

The head gasket damage expenses (approx 8.000) were partially picked up by Kia, then another bill of $6.000 plus (generous offer according to Kia) was given to fix the further damage. Kia was willing to contribute $500 to ease the pain of having bought their car.

Once a KIA owner, never a Kia owner again.

If you want value for money, look at where you're investing your hard earned money...

General Comments:

Looks good from the outside; cabin etc, but inside (engine) it's a bucket...

Faults:

My head gasket apparently blew at 88000kms.

On closer inspection, apparently the engine block was damaged and needed replacing.

The coolant is mixing with the oil and vice versa.

The seams in the seats are beginning to tear.

Spark leads burnt out after 2 weeks.

General Comments:

Roomy, especially for my children in the back on long trips, which is the reason iI purchased it.

I bought it second hand at a pretty hefty price, and have had nothing but dramas since I purchased it.

I have just spent $6000 to repair the engine block, that was apparently the problem, and now the coolant and water are mixing. Don't know if it's worth keeping anymore. I haven't even paid the thing off completely yet.

Was told by fair trading to go to small claims tribunal, so am pursuing that avenue at the moment. What was my biggest personal purchase I have paid for, or am currently paying for, has turned out to be a major headache. I agree with the rest of you; why did they not do a total recall if they knew of the fault?

Faults:

Both sliding doors are difficult to open. I need to open and shut the doors for most passengers. Its more of a nuisance, but as yet it has not been fixed to my satisfaction.

General Comments:

The Kia has been an excellent buy, I have recommended it to others.

Its turning circle is not small enough.

It is slow, but it is a people mover-not a racer.

The radio suppression is very poor. The City Trams interfere with the radio so much I have to turn it off.