V reg Kia Pride £650 - good buy?

annie-c

I need a 'runaround' car. I am looking at a V reg (2000) Kia Pride with 26000 miles on the clock, one owner from new, asking price £650. Parkers suggests £725 for good cond vehicle.

Any comments would be gratefully received? Ideas about any things in particular I should look for would also be appreciated...

Thanks
annie

annie-c

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wazza

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/index.php?url=/carbycar/index.htm

have a look at this site. only known problem is wheel bearings which then again is common on most cars as a wear and tear item i suppose

balsingh

sounds ok. one thing to consider though ... these cars werent very popular so you might find getting parts a bit difficult or expensive,

Cumbrian_Male

annie-c wrote:

I need a 'runaround' car. I am looking at a V reg (2000) Kia Pride with 26000 miles on the clock, one owner from new, asking price £650. Parkers suggests £725 for good cond vehicle.

Any comments would be gratefully received? Ideas about any things in particular I should look for would also be appreciated...

Thanks
annie

I have had a look on Parkers online and can't get it to £725, these were budget cars and I have gone for top spec.



Unless it has full dealer service history then I think its over priced. Lots of short journeys cause more wear than long motorway miles, as it always running cold. I would say £500 maximum.

Hintza

If its got an MOT for a year it is possibly worth it (but take into account Cumbrian males post). If it doesn't have a decent length of MOT I find the easiest and best way of buying old cars is to take it straight for an MOT especially if you don't know much about cars. This route will give you an indication of how much needs to be spent on it. Also take into account how much road tax it has on it.

Chech the oil on the cap is balck and not whitish. Check for any leaks water and oil. Check all windows, electricals and heating are working. Have a look at the condition of the tyres. If everything is hunky dory start at around £500 and maybe go to £600 if all is pristine.

DavidHM

Tough, reliable and relatively easy to work on are big pluses.

However it's not going to crash well, won't be especially economcial and is as fun to drive and as stylish as a milkfloat and parts availability might not be that good (although shouldn't be too bad either). Also I seem to remember that insurance is disproportionately expensive for these, although that will matter more if you are 17 than if you are 47.

annie-c

ooh, thanks all, loads to think about there.... will report back later...

Annie xx