2004 Kia Carnival LS review from Australia and New Zealand
"Bad news, stay away to avoid financial crisis"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Stay away from the Kia Carnival. My mechanic friend warned me, I didn't listen, I bought a 2004 model thinking I was safe, but I have now discovered that all the Kias, regardless of age, have terrible over heating & engine problems, expensive to fix and unreliable.
General comments?
Spacious great for mum dad and 4 kids, but is one heck of an expensive cubby house in the drive.. Join class action email jcaruso@dbh.com.au, I have called Today Tonight, so should you.
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| Good honest value. A better proposition than a second hand MPV, Tarago, Nimbus or Starwagon |
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| Acceptable for the price in comparison |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127000 miles |
| Previous car | Kia Carnival |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2009 |