Kia Pregio Manual Diesel 2004

Haze · Member

Kia Pregio Manual Diesel 2004

mezza56 · Senior Member

had one as work van for few years - gutless bus , they aren't up to the calibre of the jap vans

hako · Guru

Read what ProductReview says about them:
https://www.productreview.com.au/p/kia-pregio.html

Good Luck.

Bryan · Guru

We've had the pick up version at work for ten or so years, over 300,000 ks. Still going strong.

Kaid · Guru

We had a 2003 Pregio Van. Finally gave up the ghost at 660,000

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

Is this the turbo 2.2 motor ? Shared with Hyundai ? If it is ? They are a top motor !!

Ge · Senior Member

is the motor 2.7lt non turbo mk1, i don't know much on that model, we have the 2008 2.7lt non turbo ute,
This is a super car 560000km still strong gats up and go's to work every week day about 200km a day.
As some one said not a race car of the lights and maybe a bit high revs at 100km hr but who's in a hurry.
Have it checked by a mechanic, it doe's not matter what brand or model you purchase there will always be some for and against
and with any vehicle IE: cheap, expensive, any make you can't see in the future.
Get it looked at if the size fits your needs and you are happy make a decision.

Good Luck.

the pie van · Member

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i had the van for a couple of years and then upgraded to the k2700 but added a turbo to handle the extra weight. it's soon to be 11 years old with no sign of retirement. the major problem people have with the engine is usually caused by not keeping to the 7,500 km service interval. i believe it's based on a 1966 perkins that then went into mazda's and finally kia. being old school rotary injection has it's pluses and minuses.

with the preggio, have a look around the window/panel rubbers for rust - and that service record

67HR · Senior Member

We had two from new. Both 2002 build
Con: Gutless and difficult to get up enough speed to pass quickly & safely. Drivers seat collapses and hard to find good ones.
Plus: Basic & easy to service, good on fuel (10lt per 100) Part's relatively cheap

As previous poster mentioned, watch out for rust around the rubber "window" panels.

Hope this helps

Haze · Member

Well thanks one & all for your comments, for or against. I couldn't see any rust, but I will be having a complete RACQ inspection done. It was easy to drive, comfy, smooth clutch, & only needs a few cosmetic fixes & little luxuries to be just what I want. So wish me luck, & maybe I will meet you somewhere in this beautiful country of birth. Cheers & beers

the pie van · Member

good luck Haze, look after it and you'll do well. if you're doing a fit out keep the 1" alluminium and plastic joiner system in mind as it's so light and easy

pete

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