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Any of them, then choose on warranty. The Pegas has run here as one generation with the 1.4-litre four since the late 2010s, updated rather than replaced, so there is no old-versus-new decision. What varies is remaining factory cover — Kia's is long and transfers — and how the car was treated.
Surprisingly well — about 57% of its value after five years, against roughly 51% for cars of similar age and price in its class. Cheap cars with low running costs always have buyers — the Pegas's quiet advantage over more interesting alternatives.
Price the tyres in first: 22% of the Kia Pegases we inspect in the UAE have a mismatched or damaged set, against the 9% we would expect for small sedans of the same age and mileage here. Owners of cheap cars buy tyres in pairs, and a matched four is a real cost to budget. Body and panel repair shows on 61% against 43% for the same cohort — heavy on paper, but the established names are worse in absolute terms: the Toyota Corolla at 82% against 66% expected for its band, the Nissan Sentra at 87% against 72%.
The Toyota Yaris costs similar money and keeps about 59% after five years — if that is your first priority, take it. The Honda Civic is dearer and much better to drive, with a panel history of 82% against 68% expected for its band. The Pegas is the value answer: less car, less money, and the least you will spend to stay mobile.