1994 Kia Pride LX 1.3 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Reliable budget buy that flies
Faults:
Clutch
Disc's
Pads
Exhaust (All 3 parts)
Steering Rack
Pinion
Drive Shaft
Track rod end
Suspension has just become very soft
Handbrake (Rear brakes locking)
Wheel alignment re-setting every 5000 miles.
General Comments:
I have driven this car really hard over the past 5 years, so no wonder these parts needed replaced.
I have a love/hate relationship with my pride, and driving it hard gives me pleasure.
It's a 1.3 and is faster than any other car in its class barring performance models etc.
I've seen it beat a 1.8 golf up a dual carriage-way hill.
My pride still does 300 miles to a tank costing me £26.
Its still just as quick as it was when it was given to me by my Gran. Just now, I'm loving it.
This car is seriously quick, but handles like a boat on stilts. Great fun.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 20th February, 2004
7th Dec 2006, 18:23
I am in total agreement with you, because I was blessed with one. This car for its small size with stock rims, it corners so well, it is frightening. I have this car for over ten years, and the engine hasn’t been into. All the parts I ever changed is
Tie Rod End
CV Joints
Bearings
Bushings
Shocks.
Every thing in its class is left behind, my 2nd gear gives me 110.3 KMPH this is when you change just before the red line (try it).
28th Sep 2004, 05:39
I would have to disagree about the Pride being 'Seriously Quick', but it does have very good torque at the low revs which is where I think it scores points for many. Gets breathless in the high revs though. I assume they've done the cam timing for low-rev town driving and that suits me fine.