Anybody Owns Kia Pregio 2005 Model?

[Tokong67]

Gusto ko lang makahingi ng konting views based on your own experience in having one.
Thanks, salamat in advance!!!

[vinj]

Not a 2005 model but my moms friend bought one two years ago, and the current model is still based on the old one through a face lift and maybe some improvements here and there (maybe someone can give mroe info on this). When the a/c had problems during the warranty period, they had to wait around 5 months for a part from the CASA (which could have been replaced ASAP at any a/c shop though). Overall the Pregio is a good, reliable vehicle, but long term ownership after 3 years may still be questionable and the aftermarket Kia dealer support may still be problematic as compared to the Hyundai network.

My .002

[Tokong67]

thanks for the info bro.
But i still hope there is someone out there who has the new model to talk about

[Tokong67]

Well....
I only have a month left to decide and no one is helping!!!
he he he, it seems I'm on my own sa decision in buying one...

[vinj]

If it's brand new the intial depreciation will hit you... have you tried looking at other alternatives like the Urvan and Hiace?

[Tokong67]

Like i said before, thanks for your 2 cents vinj...
So what the **** are those people thinking when they build this machine when they knew no ones going to buy it in the first place???

[Hero]

actually marami niyan dito sa south of metro manila...curious din ako kung may improvements dito.. i think its one of the cheapest bnew vans available pero mukhang bare model kasi ito..depreciation will hit any new car after it rolls off the dealer lot so try not to worry so much about it.. vans tend to be used for a long time unless your kids run away or something.. the old model pregio is also a favorite of the "for-hire" and public transpo to cavite, laguna etc.. pasensya ka na ito lang ma-share ko..wala atang meron nito dito sa forum eh..bili ka na para meron ng isa!

[caloyski5]

from my post at kotse.com..not the 05 model though

samin 97 model ls(?) basta yung two tone..sold it 2 years ago though.

had suspension problems (maingay), starting problems, overheating problems, electrical problems(battery ground to body nasunog), dull paint, interior falling apart, cd indash dali nasira

even after all those, love na love ng dad ko yun. hehehe

[Tokong67]

Thanks Hero and Caloyski5.
Yes I am going to buy a bnew pregio 2005 model next month, pag-uwi ko dyan. Then I will be the first one to confirm if the legend of Kia is still true! he he...

[caloyski5]

well, their slogan seems to fit them quite well. and, imo, they're quality is getting better already.. good luck bro

[vinj]

Yup, the old stigma still lies around but if they followed Hyundai's footsteps with the Starex (where the van was imroved over the span of 8-9 years) then expect the newer Pregio to be a better unit. The plus factor you'll have is that parts and service availability is there (outside of the dealers).

If they give a 3 year, 100,000km warranty then that is already a good sign of improved quality.

[Tokong67]

Whats their slogan caloyski5? care to share it with me ? hindi ko pa kasi nabasa and narinig eh.

[Tokong67]

Ah okey is it:
The Power to Surprise!
saw it in C magazine just now.
Sana nga... he he

[caloyski5]

yung "were not the best company, but were getting better" something to that effect.

[OTEP]

[Tokong67]

yes vinj, i think i remembered the dealer saying 3 years or 100TH Km warranty which ever comes first, also i read somewhere na hyundai na rin ang may ari ng kia so the technology is shared.but they let kia run as an independent company.
Thats exactly what i want to buy otep have u seen the russian version?