What Car would you buy

50Twuncle

TradePro wrote: »

Yes, I think you definitely must be visualising the old model;

The automatic latest version - the "3" - yes it does resemble the mk 2 Micra (similar size and shape)

1jim

The one in your post is the older version of the picanto though, not the latest version

Actually don't think the 3 is available in automatic http://www.kia.co.uk/new-cars/range/compact-cars/new-picanto/pricing.aspx
There's a "2" in 5 door and a "white" in 3 door listed on that link, maybe others but wonder if you are looking at the older model rather than new?

photome

50Twuncle wrote: »

The automatic latest version - the "3" - yes it does resemble the mk 2 Micra (similar size and shape)

the new Picanto really doesn't resemble a Micra.

All the Kia range looks very modern IMO

I also think the Suzuki is worth considering

TradePro

50Twuncle wrote: »

yes it does resemble the mk 2 Micra (similar size and shape)

Really?

ShandyAndy_2

I work for Vauxhall and have driven plenty of Agilas, they are very under rated, the boots are tiny, but I suppose that's the case with all the cars you mentioned. The courtesy cars at work get thrashed and never ever any problems over 3500 rpm they fly, 1.2 I'm talking about. They do a 1.0 and a 1.3 D also but not many around. The 1.2 is the best all rounder in my opinion. Its a Suzuki engine. They are very reliable, not very often we see them in the garage other than M.O.T or servicing. Suzuki Splash is the same car also!.

barbiedoll

I've got a new Kia Picanto and I love it. I would say though, get anything bigger than the 1.0, mine is fine for city driving but it does take a while to go up through the gears although once it has warmed up a little it is better and I have no trouble overtaking buses! It's quite noisy but comfortable inside and it's so tiny, you can park it anywhere. It is quite economical and there are a couple of women who live near me who have had their Picantos for several years, one of them told me that it's the best car that she's ever owned.

If you do buy a small car, try to take it for a test drive in the rain. My Picanto is a nightmare when it is raining, if I have the window open, (to prevent the interior from steaming up) the rain drips down from the roof and I'm forever mopping up the water when it runs down the inside of the door. You can buy guards which fit over the top of the windows, well worth the money IMO.

Ultrasonic

barbiedoll wrote: »

If you do buy a small car, try to take it for a test drive in the rain. My Picanto is a nightmare when it is raining, if I have the window open, (to prevent the interior from steaming up) the rain drips down from the roof and I'm forever mopping up the water when it runs down the inside of the door. You can buy guards which fit over the top of the windows, well worth the money IMO.

:huh:

I've never needed to have the window open on any car when it's raining to stop it steaming up. I'd suggest any issue with the car is in relation to this, not the fact that rain comes in if you open the window! Does using the interior fan help keep the windows clear? (I'm assuming you don't have climate control - if you do then I would suggest it is faulty.)

I'm also a little confused how you can 'love' the car and then describe how it's horrible to drive in the rain!

TradePro

barbiedoll wrote: »

My Picanto is a nightmare when it is raining, if I have the window open, (to prevent the interior from steaming up)

The middle 'dial' on the heater controls (behind the fan control) is for switching between fresh and recycled air - try changing to the other position because you shouldn't be steaming up like that.

50Twuncle

ShandyAndy wrote: »

I work for Vauxhall and have driven plenty of Agilas, they are very under rated, the boots are tiny, but I suppose that's the case with all the cars you mentioned. The courtesy cars at work get thrashed and never ever any problems over 3500 rpm they fly, 1.2 I'm talking about. They do a 1.0 and a 1.3 D also but not many around. The 1.2 is the best all rounder in my opinion. Its a Suzuki engine. They are very reliable, not very often we see them in the garage other than M.O.T or servicing. Suzuki Splash is the same car also!.

Is the SPLASH identical to the Agila (mechanically) with just a few minor (internal) changes ?
If so - why would anyone even consider the Vauxhall - since (with vat free) - the Suzuki is around £2000 less...
Or am I missing something ??

photome

50Twuncle wrote: »

Is the SPLASH identical to the Agila (mechanically) with just a few minor (internal) changes ?
If so - why would anyone even consider the Vauxhall - since (with vat free) - the Suzuki is around £2000 less...
Or am I missing something ??

Why does anyone consider an Audi or VW when there is a Skoda equivalent for less?