Anybody Owns Kia Pregio 2005 Model?

**Tokong67** · June 8th, 2005 08:26 AM

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

**vinj** · June 8th, 2005 09:16 AM

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** · June 8th, 2005 11:50 AM

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

**Tokong67** · June 11th, 2005 07:25 AM

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** · June 12th, 2005 12:04 AM

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

**Tokong67** · June 12th, 2005 05:11 AM

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** · June 12th, 2005 06:14 AM

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** · June 12th, 2005 10:33 AM

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** · June 13th, 2005 03:26 AM

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...