By Carlos L. Ortiz on 06/18/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
It's been 9 months and 10.5K miles and
I am very happy with my little cheap
car. Other family members who made fun
of me at time of purchase have driven
it and been impressed. Dealership
excellent service has been a plus in
terms of customer satisfaction. A/C
was freezing, got it fixed in one day,
never had a problem again with it.
Dealership provided ride to work and
pick up. Hey! That's European Service
at Korean Price! Recommend the car and
probably will replace for a bigger Kia.
Cousin already bought Rio Cinco after
my experience!
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By Bandido on 05/11/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have delivered pizzas part-time for
12 years. Out of all the cars that I
have had for the job, the Rio is the
best. I am at 13,000 miles now and
satisfied. This is the best car
purchase I have made. The stereo is
GREAT, the car is as fast as a Civic,
and is affordable for whatever you want
to do with it. I wish I could modify
the body roll with stabilizer bars
though.
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By neo on 05/09/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This price can't beat, even with other
better brand, reliable on normal
driving condition, this is not for full
size family, i like almost everything
for the price i paid for this car
except handling should improve.
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By mcsmith on 04/25/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have currently 1000 miles onthe car. INTERIOR: decent headroom and legroom,but tight width wise.
EXTERIOR:doors and trunk are so light that it makes it difficult to close(bounce back open) ENGINE: peppy around town, cruises at 75 no problem, but no power up steep grades and a.c. overburdens the engine.
HANDELING:anti-sway bars not up to par.
MILEAGE: 24mpg driving very conservatve.
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By mitchttj on 04/25/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Less than 700 miles into my "coerced"
ownership of this vehicle I was feeling
like a major fool!! 523 miles-car dies
in a parking lot. They towed to
dealership and changed battery-NOT THE
PROBLEM! More quitting on the road(with
a baby in the back!)and then they change
the alternator(somewhere around 700
miles)-guess that was the problem. The
car whistles when the wind hits from
certain directions, the back windows
roll THEMSELVES DOWN and we don't get
anywhere near the mileage they said!
(supposed to get approx 35-40, we are
lucky if we get 25-30!) If you have
kids, the car seats don't fit very well!
One more complaint, you can't shift the
car without spilling your drink!
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By Mac Daddy on 04/25/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is my 1st car AND I love it.
I would expect less from a car at
such a low price,but it was
worth every penny.I love its
style,better than the Echo
or Accent.
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By nick b on 04/25/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
i have had the rio for almost a year
now.i use it every day an so far it
hAS BEEN RELIABLE.I AM PLEASED WITH IT
SO FAR.GOOD BASIC TRANSPORTATION.
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By kerri9494 on 04/05/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Just brought this car home, so I don't
know about the reliability yet.
However, I'm happy with everything. The
seats are firm and supportive, there's
no body roll on corners, the leg room
in the front is ample (although much
less in the back), everything WORKS.
It's not a performance car, but heck,
I'm a soccer mom.
I got in the car this morning, started
it up, and it got me all the way to
work safely, in climate-controlled
comfort. What more can you want from a
LOADED car (every option) that I got
for $12,700?
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By lizm1 on 03/27/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I drove mine for one full week.
1. After 300 miles, my tires are already squeeking.
2. The car has absolutely NO control in icy or snowy conditions...I've been slipping and sliding all week.
3. The trunk doesn't close properly. You have to push down precisely in the middle.
4. My insurance company wouldn't insure it because (and I quote) "They fall apart too easily".
5. The "new car smell" is very fishy and gave me a headache.
---I was lucky enough that they tried to pull the "Your Financing Didn't go Through scam". I opted to not try to finance it again and I returned it. I'm buying year old Honda instead.
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By tok on 03/22/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Review
if you need basic transportation, then get the rio...nothing good about it.
should consider the new toyota corrolla, suzuki aerio, or ford focus zx3..etc.
also, if has a horrible engine, no power.
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