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Pride Kombi: A Practical, If Uninspiring, Choice
Perhaps I'm lucky and just got a well-assembled model, but while it's not my dream car, the Kia Pride is bearable. As a daily means of transport, it's acceptable, and the Japanese origin of its parts gives a sense of confidence that the car won't fall apart on the road. It's just a shame the bodywork is so poorly protected, and rust is sadly a natural and perhaps inevitable part of this vehicle :(
Pros:
Acceptable daily transport, Reliable Japanese parts
Cons:
Poor rust protection on body panels
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Pride Hatchback
In its class, compared to the Fiat Uno for example, it's indestructible. Cheap (and rare) repairs. How many Fiat UNOS were there on the streets compared to KIA back then? And now? Nimble. Good around town, but nothing special outside of it.
Pros:
Indestructible in its class, Cheap and infrequent repairs, Nimble performance
Cons:
Not impressive outside of city driving
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Pride Hatchback
I've been thrashing this car for a good few years at the post office. I only change the oil, filters, and timing belt. From one change to the next, I don't need to top up a single milliliter! Besides that: replaced rear springs and shock absorbers, front wheel bearings, and a control arm.
Pros:
Extremely reliable and durable, Low maintenance costs
Cons:
Requires occasional suspension/chassis work
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Pride Hatchback
This is an old city car. Its advantages are low running costs, meaning low fuel consumption, practically zero breakdowns, and low prices for any parts. The only significant downside of this little car is rust; apart from that, I love this car.
Pros:
Low running costs, Excellent fuel economy, Very reliable, few breakdowns, Affordable replacement parts
Cons:
Susceptible to rust
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Pride Hatchback: Surprisingly Durable
The car is surprisingly mechanically durable. Mine has a tow hitch and regularly pulls trailers of around 750kg (as registered). Additionally, my drive home is about 1km on a gravel, bumpy road. And everything works perfectly. The only issues are a few dashboard lights out and rust that's hard to control. Persistence and regular maintenance are essential. For the car's price, it couldn't be better.
Pros:
Exceptional mechanical durability, Reliable for towing and rough roads, Excellent value for money
Cons:
Minor dashboard light failures, Challenging rust control
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Pride Hatchback
The engine has been reliable so far. This is currently our second car in the family. I bought it new and it has been serviced at the authorized dealer since day one (at Wysockiego Street in Warsaw. I recommend them, professional and affordable service). Therefore, I have no issues with oil consumption, ignition, etc. I might have already sold it, but it doesn't make sense now - the price I could get is ridiculous. The car is reasonably reliable, the engine is sufficient for the city. It has one undeniable advantage -
Pros:
Reliable engine for city driving, Professional and affordable authorized dealer service
Cons:
Low resale value
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Pride Hatchback Review
I've owned this car since new (serviced by the dealership for 6 years – then I stopped, as they couldn't fix it anyway) and I consider it total junk and a shoddy piece of work. I hear rust crunching as I go to sleep, it's a nightmare. If anyone writes that this car is quiet, I congratulate them on their previous vehicle. Similarly, if someone writes that the car is reliable, ergonomic, and driver-friendly. I suggest to all of them to either start using it or try driving another one.
Pros:
Owns it since new, Dealer-serviced for 6 years
Cons:
Total junk, Shoddy workmanship, Rust issues, Not quiet, Not reliable, Not ergonomic, Not driver-friendly
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Pride Hatchback
A good city car and a bit for outside the city. The engine and drivetrain are very powerful, almost too much for such a small car. As for the build quality, it's clear it's meant to drive, not be a showroom queen, and it excels at that. Getting spare parts can be a bit of a hassle; finding good ones without breaking the bank requires some effort, but the price of the parts themselves is satisfactory. The brakes are excellent, but you need to invest in good front tires, otherwise, it's just burning rubber and squealing. Overall, I recommend it and invite you to test drive it.
Pros:
Powerful engine and drivetrain, Excellent brakes, Satisfactory parts price
Cons:
Engine might be too powerful for the car size, Spare part availability can be challenging, Requires good front tires to avoid wheelspin
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Pride Hatchback
I bought this car at the Polish dealership. It was the worst purchase of my life. Reliable for 4 years, then only problems. Frequent bearing replacements. Brake and gearbox issues, but that pales in comparison to the rust. The car was 11 years old and rust had truly devoured it. The entire rear tailgate, sills, and doors were eaten through. The undercarriage... a tragedy, rust had corroded the rear suspension arm mounts, which meant the end of the car. It ended up at the scrap yard, and at the time of purchase, I was assured it would last at least 20 years. I advise against it.
Pros:
Reliable for the first 4 years
Cons:
Frequent bearing replacements, Brake and gearbox problems, Severe rust issues (tailgate, sills, doors), Corroded suspension mounts leading to end-of-life, Unfulfilled longevity promise
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Pride Kombi
Generally, a commendable car. This is our second one in the family. Great for letting loose - excellent engine, and for shopping - a cavernous boot for an A-class vehicle. Rust issues, but nothing serious for its age. Since purchase, I have done/replaced the following: purchased a boot cover, replaced the springs, added plastic wheel arch liners, 15" alloy wheels with Continental ContEcoContact tires in size 175/55/15, cleaned the interior, installed a radio with CD (some VDO).
Pros:
Excellent engine, Spacious boot for its class, Good for spirited driving and shopping
Cons:
Rust issues (minor for age)
