I like the Ce'ed and had one prior to the i30 I now own. The engines are superb and pull well but I did find it a really unforgiving ride.

The main issue I would recommend you look at is the steering. The Ce'ed I had, and if you Google 'Ce'ed Steering' or 'Ce'ed pulling to left' (look on Kia owners Forum) you'll see that a number of people have encountered this problem with quite a heavy steering pull to the left.

I had mine looked at loads of times and the best Kia could come up with was that the Ce'ed is 'camber sensitive'. I wasn't satisfied with that to be honest and it became such an issue I moved the car on.

I know other people who are perfectly happy with them and certainly wouldn't discourage you from buying one - just check this out first and make sure you are happy with it.

>>Think it's done around 14-15k and it's costs £9.5k. Just wondering if anyone thinks that is a decent deal, how much room have I got to haggle with and any real tips on the car. Look at broker deals on this site - Brand new @ £12.5K for a NEW (pre-reg)diesel sounds better than £9.5K for a 2 year old IMHO but it depends on your budget and how you pay for your car etc If it is beyond you print it out and use it as a haggle tool - only £3K more I can get a new motor - makes your 2nd hand look expensive............if should shut up after saying this he has to speak first

Edited by Falkirk Bairn on 27/09/2011 at 11:38

I guy I work with (not really a friend, he's Scottish), has just bought a new Pro'ceed 1.6 EcoDynamics (in White). Sounds like he got a good deal as they were running a promotion to pay the VAT.

Think it came in at about £12.5K on the road and he's averaging over 60mpg (but he does drive like a nun with piles, sometimes he looks like one too).