Should I replace my KIA Magentis with a KIA Carens?
Currently I am driving a KIA Magentis SE in which I drive an average of 8,000 miles pa. It is beginning to cost a lot at MoT time. Having had a shoulder injury, I have been advised to get a vehicle with a flat loading area so that I do not have to lift my golf gear over a "lip". My budget is a maximum of £14,000. I have been considering a KIA Carens but would consider other suggestions. In addition, will a diesel suit my mileage better than petrol?
Asked on 21 June 2010 by lovell
Answered by
Honest John
A KIA Cee'd is a better car and makes more sense than a Carens, and there is a Cee'd SW. See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/kia/kia-ceed-sw
8000 miles isn't enough to justify a diesel, but Cee'ds don't yet have diesel particulate filters, so don't suffer from related problems.
8000 miles isn't enough to justify a diesel, but Cee'ds don't yet have diesel particulate filters, so don't suffer from related problems.
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