1996 Kia Pride LX review from Philippines
"Have a pride and you will find it's better side"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator cap.
Air filter.
Suspension.
Brake pads.
Clutch.
Timing belt.
Exhaust. I have replaced all three parts twice.
Insulations.
General comments?
For the class of this car, it is powerful.
Too light. You will feel your are flying especially at high speeds and its suspension is too soft.
The dashboard is noisy when at high speed.
The engine roars loud enough for this class.
Air-con is strong, but eats the power for revolving tires.
Comfortable to ride; just volume up your radio.
It is still functioning after being stocked for 4 yrs. I have just replaced the spark plug.
It is fuel economical; I've just spent 2,450 Philippine peso for a full tank.
I've just replaced the brake lights, headlights, grilles in GTX version just for looks.
If you have Borla exhaust, you will have additional 10 hp. Before, it was 65; after, it was 73-75.
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Great car for little money! | |
| Reliable budget buy that flies |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 644389 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 16th March, 2007 |