2003 Kia Rio Consumer Discussions

Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers

New to the Rio dimension.

Written by: iamninja41 on Sep 02, 2008 10:41 PM

I traded in my 2003 Chevy Impala on sunday for a 2007 Kia Rio. I was on the "ehhhh" side about getting a car that small, but i am 20, dont have any kids, and needed better gas milege. So the kia was the cheapest (money wise) and easiest way to go. Turns out i love the car. It is actually pretty comfy, and drives extremely well. I am still getting used to driving it. I am not ... Read More...

Kia Rio5

sknipster...

Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Apr 12, 2006 00:59 PM

I'm thinking you could buy seats from a 2004 or 2005 Rio Cinco and they would fit your 2003 Kia Rio Cinco. You could call a Kia dealer to ask them that specific question and then see about ordering the seats if they do. Shouldn't be that large of a project, but it sounds like it's worth doing for your driving comfort. It also sounds like one I'd attempt to do myself to save ... Read More...

Re: 2003 Kia Rio Cinco [corbeka]

Written by: chuck1959 on Apr 08, 2006 03:34 PM

Oh, due to the car being so low, I finally lost the plate that was under the car - I assume to keep moisture and dirt out of the engine? Does anyone know why the car is so low in the front? I have to be careful or the front hits. Is there a way to make it higher?I have a 2004. Read More...

Re: 2003 Kia Rio Cinco [sknipster]

Written by: corbeka on Apr 08, 2006 10:08 AM

Been trying to answer but my computer doesn't like this site????You got a good deal on your Kia. You paid 1/2 of what I paid for the same car new. I've only had to change oil and filters. The window did fall into the door and had to be repaired but that was at no charge. Wish you well with your Kia. Oh, due to the car being so low, I finally lost the plate that was under the car ... Read More...

2003 Kia Rio Cinco

Written by: sknipster on Apr 07, 2006 10:18 AM

I just bought an 2003 cinco, w/18186 miles on it for 6900, it has A/C, Stereo, CD, auto trans,, seems to be in very very good condition... I figured by now, people who have the 03 should have all the problems figured out and what to watch for...any insight on this,,, was that a decent price?? thank you Read More...

New Kia Rio Owners - Give Us Your Report

Kia Rio5 AC

Written by: riomike on Mar 16, 2006 08:16 PM

The Rio5 AC is awesome. I live in Miami where even in the winter temps are in the 80's. I use AC all day long and this is my sixth Kia. It gets so cold on level one that I rarely max it out. I know 2 people that bought '06 Rio LX and 1 other guy that bought Rio5. So far all of us are very impressed. It's hard to say that a 1.6 Litre 110 hp engine is sporty, however the car really has ... Read More...

Kia Rio

Re: Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel [chuck1959]

Written by: allfiredup on Dec 31, 2005 11:49 PM

I looked on a previous post and see that you mentioned a 2004 Rio Cinco. From what I can find, it doesn't look like they break out the Cinco from the Rio sedan. Total 2004 sales for the Rio was 38,518 vs. 41,285 in 2003. I actually found these numbers on the Kia website. Here's the link- http://www.kia.com/010405.php Read More...

Low End Sedans (under $16k)

zodiak2004...

Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Oct 13, 2005 01:01 PM

nope, I just love talking about lower-end cars and SUV's. I'm not replacing my '01 Kia Sportage 4x4, it's running like a champ and it's really a question mark to me if a 2001 Toyota RAV4 or 2001 Honda CRV would have been as reliable. I paid $17,045 for my Sportage 4x4 and feel that I have received more than that amount back already. The small SUV has gotten me out of several ... Read More...

low end sedans

Written by: jojomonkeyboy on Aug 09, 2004 01:13 PM

I ended up purchasing a Toyota Echo - I compared, Kia Rio, Ford Focus, Saturn Ion. I liked the Saturn Ion the best, as far as the ride, and its clutch. But I wanted a reliable car with a proven history and the Ion was new and didn't have a history. Consumer reports rated the 2003 Echo high on reliability. I drove the Kia Rio and didn't like the ride, or the interior. The ... Read More...

Kia Rio Electrical issues

Electrical System Failure?

Written by: genebrewer on Nov 09, 2003 10:38 AM

My wife was driving her 2003 Kia Rio Cinco yesterday afternoon when it suddenly died. She had only traveled about 10 miles, and it was still daylight. She said the car lost all electrical power (no lights, would not turn over, nothing). She said she tried it several times and was about to give up when suddenly, it turned over and started. I looked for anything obvious ... Read More...