why I drive an old Audi and not a new Kia

[Marc Sims]

I had similar with a brand new Peugeot 206 the other day, needed a courtesy
car so they gave me it with only 100 on the clock.  What a heap of rubbish
it was, a bit of power, horrid soft ride and the interior was designed by a
child, parts were appauling the handbrake for instance when engaging clicked
twice which was good but then continued to bend back further into a position
that would resemble 4 clicks, door handles again felt like they'd break at
the first chance they get.

Not impressed with Pugs one bit.  The germans knock the french for six when
it comes to car manufacturing.

Marc S




>From: "Livolsi, Stephane" <Stephane.Livolsi at investorsgroup.com>
>To: "Audi Quattro List" <quattro at audifans.com>
>Subject: why I drive an old Audi and not a new Kia
>Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 19:19:28 -0500
>
>Holy Cow!  I had the 'opportunity' to go for a drive in a colleagues new
>Kia
>Sorrento today.  I strongly suspected that Kias were cheaply built, but it
>becomes really clear when you first grab the door handle.  These guys could
>have taken a lesson from Audi's Team Doorhandle.  It's hard to explain, but
>the doorhandles pivot outward and have the look and feel of chromed plastic
>- very light and very flimsy.  There's a noticeable up/down wobble as it
>comes out.
>I know our older Audi's have a tendency to break door handles, but these
>Kia's feel like the first time you go to open it with the door locked, it's
>going to snap right off.
>Close the door and the inner door panel visibly vibrates, although I have
>to
>admit the fit and finish appears pretty good.  I just don't think the
>durability will be there.
>The ride is horrendous, you can feel every crack and bump in the road.
>
>Ahhh. It'll be nice to drive home in my 17 year old Audi, that is really
>very well sorted out now.
>
>Stephane
>
>

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