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Pride at any cost.

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4 Jul 29th, 2000 

7 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
very cheap to run

Disadvantages:
can give trouble in the wet .

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Value for Money

Road Handling

Comfort

Looks

highlandsaver

highlandsaver

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I got a Pride S in November last year as my other car is a nissan patrol and I needed something that would do more than 20 miles to tha gallon. since then I have done over 25000 miles in my wee kia and get around 45 to the gallon.

The only problem I have had with it is due to the location of the ignition coil which is prone to getting wet. I have had to clean it and squert WD40 all over it and in the end resorted to covering it with a plastic bag to keep the water from splashing up onto it.

I have been so impressed with the value for money that this car gives me I will get another when this one is 2 years old.
 

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Comments about this review »

glitterstar21 25.03.2005 20:44

I had a Kia pride and i managed to do 92 thousand in it in 4 years!! Amazin little car for the money! Did have some trouble like you tho when it rained ! x

Bluemonkey 09.05.2004 18:44

You didnt Meantion about how it once was the mazda 121 Back From the Grave

jamesleeds 16.07.2001 01:08

I agree completely, I forgot to meantion the wet problem. Good opinion



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