I bought this beauty as a first time car buyer hoping not to have to put much on maintenance for an used vehicle an I got my wish granted!!!

In 3 years I owned an 8 yr old kia, I only had to do the natural wear and tear changes, very efficient in fuel and reliable during winter...the first year I had it it bet big SUVs on a snowstorm by not getting stock ;)

The body of the car is very solid and would take a car impact so the passengers don't

I only used the car as a means of transportation and also useful to transport big items as the trunk is very spacious plus the back seats come forth. Seats comfortable enough but when driving for 12 hrs...not so much, and the style is more of a family camper gateaway...but still veery useful

Three of the things that werequestionable:
1. Speed to start...it would not speed up right away and needed to be gentle
2. Heat would take looooong time to actually warm up
3. the gas pedal would feel forced

I would not have left it if it had not been for a must...recommended..hope the newer versions are as reliable