My mate works for the local Kia dealer and says they're actually not too bad. Its never gonna have the off roading ability of some others, and I'm pretty sure you're not under the illusion that its a Range Rover at quarter the price. I dont think you can go far wrong. The only real problem with them is reselling them. If you buy a year old one now and try to sell it in three years, it'll be worth absolutely nothing. If you dont mind hanging onto it, til it dies, you'll be right enough.