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Re: KIA Rio Lease (2012) [dja212]
Actually, this thread has about 16 posts since 2006. So not much traffic. The hyundai elantra is car of the year, a bigger vehicle and similarly equipped to the rio may be slightly less. leases may be comparable if similar terms. -j
Kia Rio 2011-2012 Replacement ?
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phill1...
doesn't your 2006 Kia Rio5 need it's timing belt changed out then? Also funny you mentioned lousy "timing belts", I have 70K on my 06` Kia Rio and it is still on its original. The new 1.6 ltr GDI engine in both the 2012 Accent & Rio now have a direct gear (diamond coated) timing assembly replacing the previous "timing belt". Those usually need change-out at only 60,000 miles. Just mentionin'. ... Read More
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Re: Canadian Cars [puffin1]
Puffin1, actually my preferred "Biere" is Laurentide to go with a Smoked Meat Sandwich and an order of Poutine. I was in Montreal this past week, had a lovely visit as usual, but unfortunately was unable to find Laurentide anywhere. Has Molson stopped marketing it? Getting back to your Post. I agree with basically everything you mentioned but still find it unexplainable how you can mention Kia or for that matter ... Read More
Kia Rio Electrical issues
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Re: 2006 Kia rio hatchback battery issues [fiumand]
This may be a little late for some of you. I have experienced close to the same problem on my 2006 Kia Rio5. For me my battery keeps draining and jumping the car it would start right up. First problem I noticed... I had replaced both bulbs for my tail lights after one burned out and now the tail lights will not turn off if I keep the day lights switch ... Read More
Kia Rio 2011-2012 Replacement ?
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Thanks for the Kia ownership update...
phill1. I going for the 2012 Kia Rio5 Hatchback in the Fall when it finally gets launched and retiring my 2006 Kia Rio5 Hatchback that I`ve owned almost 6 years with 67K mileage. Time for a new one! Wow, your 2006 Kia Rio5 HB only had 67K after 6 years! Our 2001 Kia Sportage 4X4, purchased on Sept.29, 2001, and traded in on our 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS on March 21, ... Read More
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2012 Kia Rio5 SX
First of all, the 2012 Kia Rio Sedan or Rio5 Hatchback is only available in a 6 speed manual transmission I believe or 6 speed automatic. Secondly, the color shown is probably not accurate but an artist rendering. I hope they make available a really nice "expensive" soft/off white colour like Hyundai offers on its Tucson SUV. I personally hate drab Oxford White. Looks cheap like your driving a utility vehicle. ... Read More
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Ahh...so...
there was a time that I fancied owning my own 2006 Kia Rio5. Has she treated you well? Obviously well enough ta buy another Kia product, eh? 2012 Kia Rio hatchback in that famously famous CREAM COLOR that iluvmysephia1 la-la-loves! YES! Bring it on South Korean dudes!!!! Or is this simply some sort of Kia white color (come on white isn't a color!!) and not the "cream" white that I might ... Read More
Kia Rio Electrical issues
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Re: 2006 Kia rio hatchback battery issues [cynthia]
I have a disfunctional starter, it is new and has the same problem I had before, its not the atarter then, nor the solinoid, the battery is c harged, what gost lurks down there???? help!!!!!!
New Kia Rio Owners - Give Us Your Report
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Re: 2006 Kia Rio Lemon [kiahater]
I haven't had too many problems with my 06 Kia until recently. My airbag warning light came on so I took it in. They say it's a seatbelt part that needs to be replaced & low voltage on the battery. They quote me something like $160 for the battery so I only have them fix the seatbelt, which is under warranty. I take the car to O'Reilly's and get a new ... Read More
Kia Rio Engine Problems
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PO 496
I have a 2006 Kia Rio 5, automatic trans unable to get through inspection, it fails OBD 2 Code of 496 comes up Other than the drive cycle needing to be reset, (have driven it 1500 miles), does any one know what needs to be fixed so that it will pass inspection. thank you
Kia Rio Electrical issues
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Re: 2006 Kia rio hatchback battery issues [lboogie0617]
Ok i saw your message i have the same car, but an 03 and i would never buy another kia ever this car is a money pit. I had my battery die in 2008 i think i bought another from an auto parts store luckly it quit,but was under warranty and i went to the same store and bought an extreme weather battery like $70 havent had any trouble and the ... Read More
Kia Rio Engine Problems
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Re: 2006 Kia Rio 5 Power Loss [neanderbob]
This happened to my Rio 5 also. To make a long story short, we figured out it was the Keys. They security chip in the key failed and needed to be reprogrammed. We figured this out when I decided to bring my spare key to the repair shop in case they needed to replace the ignition but when they tried starting it with the spare key it started with no problem. ... Read More
Kia Rio Electrical issues
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Re: 2006 Kia rio hatchback battery issues [lboogie0617]
I bought a used 2006 rio about 3 months ago. It has less than 50000 miles.The battery has drained on me 2 times. The first time I was at home so it wasn't a big deal. I have 24hour roadside assistance with my insurance so someone came to jump it and I drove it to the dealer. They said the battery was drained and they recharged it. I didn't know what ... Read More
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Re: 2006 Kia rio hatchback battery issues [lboogie0617]
I have been experiencing the same issue. My battery has drained on me at least 4 times in the past week. Did you ever figure out what caused the problem?
Kia Rio Tire/Wheel Questions
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rear wheel bearings
I own a 2002 Kia Rio. Now that the warranty has went out, I have experienced several problems. In 2006, I had the rear wheel bearings replaced. Just 2 yrs later, I have to now replace them again. The service guy said that they have been having trouble with the bearings and they were replacing them every 40,000 miles. But I only have about 75,000 miles on my car now and ... Read More
Kia Rio Electrical issues
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2006 Kia rio hatchback battery issues
I bought a used 2006 rio about 3 months ago. It has less than 50000 miles.The battery has drained on me 2 times. The first time I was at home so it wasn't a big deal. I have 24hour roadside assistance with my insurance so someone came to jump it and I drove it to the dealer. They said the battery was drained and they recharged it. I didn't know what ... Read More
Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers
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Re: 08 kia rio [rioowner]
Howdy again, well for the most part I drive a 2006 Hyundai Sonata LX V6, but I also have a 2002 Mercury Sable Wagon also V6.. and basically don';t get very good mileage with either one of them. But then again I drive mostly short trips in town, and have averaged less than 7500 miles total last year counting them both. Anyway the Sonata gets an overall avg of 18+mpg for ... Read More
Kia Rio Engine Problems
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2006 Kia Rio 5 Power Loss
Very occasionally, as in 6-7 times in 18 months our 2006 Kia Rio 5 (manual trans) has experienced a sudden 2-3 second loss in engine power. It feels like the ignition is suddenly cut and the car decellerates quickly, not really dangerous on the highway where momentum and 5th gear keep you rolling, but around town in 2nd or 3rd gear it's certainly a big surprise for anyone following too close ... Read More
Kia Rio Hybrid
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Kia rio hybrid link
Try this link instead. This is probably the only car I would trade my 2006 Rio5 in for! http://www.cargurus.com/blog/2007/03/12/kia-does-its-research-the-2008-rio-hybri- - d/
Kia Rio Tire/Wheel Questions
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Tire Wear
My 2006 Kia Rio 5 has Kumho Solus HP4 Plus 716 P tires all around. They are P195/55R15 84V M+S. I have 10300 miles on the car - bought it new Labor Day 2006. There is excessive wear on the front tires..they are nearly down to the wear indicators in the center treads. I had it in to the dealer last week and they were not helpful. Said it was not ... Read More
New Kia Rio Owners - Give Us Your Report
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2006 Kia Rio Lemon
Has anyone else had a lot of mechanical problems with an 06 Kia Rio? I've had mine in the shop nonstop for various reasons: transmission, the power cuts out while driving, power steering, etc. The worst car dealer in the world, Jerry Smith Kia in Skagit and Whatcom county, WA, refuses to work on it anymore. They have yet to take any responsibilty for a poorly made car. I'm hoping that ... Read More
Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers
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2006 rio sedan 5 speed mileage
hi everyone, i am considering buying a 2006 kia rio 5 speed. could anyone post their real world mileage experience for this car? thanks!
Low End Sedans (under $16k)
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no title
. This list spotlights the cars with the lowest residual values for 2006 — that is, they're likely to depreciate the most during the ownership period. Below, we show the percentage of its original value that each vehicle is likely to retain after five years with an annual mileage of 15,000. These cars aren't as bad a deal as you might think. Many of them are very inexpensive to begin with. ... Read More
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Re: And, yes, I also like [chuck1959]
well I BOUGHT a 2006 kia rio and let me tell you that the dealership was the worst I have EVER been to, the car is not all that they said it would be and I will NEVER buya kia anything EVER again. I have had nothing but problems with both the car AND the dealership (to include calling kia corporate headquarters, which was bad as well). The car stumbles almost ... Read More
Low End Sedans (under $16k)
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backy...
is the Hyundai Accent SE the 3-door hatch Accent for 2006? Because if it is my local dealer about a mile down the road from me has a metallic lime green Accent 3-door hatchback for sale. That same dealer is offering a white 2006 Hyundai Accent 4-door sedan, loaded with power everything and side and side curtain airbags for $12,699. That's after a $1,000 Hyundai rebate and a $161 dealer discount. ... Read More
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2006 Kia Rio/Rio5 Ranked Highest in Sub-compact Car Category by J.D. Power
FYI.... http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060607/law111.html?.v=39 2006 Kia Rio/Rio5 Ranked Highest in Sub-compact Car Category by J.D. Power and Associates Wednesday June 7, 6:33 pm ET Kia Sub-compact Vehicle Earns Highest in Segment Honor in Initial Quality Study IRVINE, Calif., June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2006 Kia Rio/Rio5 ranked highest for initial quality in the sub-compact category in a tie according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS). The annual report, ... Read More
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Rio advice needed.
The lease on my 2001 Chrysler Neon is going to expire soon and I am VERY interested in buying a 2006 Kia Rio. My question is, what are the advantages/disadvantages of buying a sedan over the hatchback or vice versa. Basically, I want a car to haul groceries and shopping. I am a girl in my twenties and I need a car that will hold lots of shopping :P In your ... Read More
Low End Sedans (under $16k)
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Re: Accent and Rio - crash tests [alpha01]
I don't need to disclaim anything since you stepped right up and did it for me. Thanks. As for the Accent managing "only" 4 stars for frontal side impact with side bags, note that is as good or better than 2006 MY cars tested with SABs such as: Acura RSX and TL BMW Z4 Buick Lucerne Cadillac CTS and DTS Chevy Aveo Ford Taurus Honda Accord and Civic Hyundai Tiburon Jaguar ... Read More
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Re: Accent and Rio - crash tests [germancarfan1]
No, 3 stars is not great. But the Accent has company. Other 2006 model cars that got 3 stars in the rear side impact are: Chrysler Sebring Dodge Stratus Ford Taurus Kia Rio Kia Spectra Mazda Mazda3 Nissan Altima Pontiac Grand Prix Suzuki Verona Toyota Camry VW New Beetle At least the Accent got dual 5 stars for frontal impact and 4 stars for frontal side impact, which is better than ... Read More
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b3nut...
I'm starting to see a few more '06 Rio's, but not a lot of them yet out on the roads of SE Idaho and western Wyoming, greater Yellowstone area. My wife and I went to Yellowstone Park, The Grand Tetons and Jackson, WY, yesterday and I saw a 2006 Kia LX sedan in silver at a strip mall. I think it was in Jackson, WY, I don't recall which town along ... Read More
Low End Sedans (under $16k)
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Re: Honda Fit is far superior to Toyota, Kia or Hyundai [carfanatic007]
I made a statement of fact, that someone had already sold their Fit because of an uncomfortable driving position. To that you replied: However, I seriously doubt that anyone has already "sold" there fit because it was uncomfortable. That, I find HARD to believe. When you "seriously doubt" and find "HARD to believe" someone when they have made a statement of fact, you are basically saying they are lying. A more ... Read More
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Voluntary service campaign (radiator cap) Apr'06
Got a letter from Kia Motors America...I won't type out the whole thing verbatim...but this us the jist of it... Kia Motors America is conducting a voluntary service campaign regarding the replacement of the radiator cap assembly on certain 2006 Rio models. Kia has become aware that certain radiator caps installed on certain 2006 Rio models may not release at the proper pressure, resulting in a coolant leak at the upper ... Read More
Low End Sedans (under $16k)
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backy...
the 2007 Toyota Yaris 5-speed Barcelona Red base sedan I'm eyeing right now at my local Pocatello dealer is selling for $14,650 and includes the 15" steel wheel upgrade, several "power package" ugrades in the stereo, battery, larger, level washer fluid reservoir (I know, but Toyota advertises the upgrade like it's something some of their small-car customers are craving!), power W/L/M's, etc. What I didn't expect was the fact that this ... Read More
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Re: Rio or Spectra? [backy]
The Spectra has cruise (available), the Rio does not. I am not trying to be petty here. But there is a good aftermarket cruise for the Rio available. I have it and it works well. However, I believe the 2006 Rio has it as an option now. I never understood why Kia never offered it until 2006. If your 2004 gave such good service why are you not considering replacing it ... Read More
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Interesting comments for those like me
who haven't traded in yet. I may not for many months so following how the 2006 Kia Rio's are doing performance-wise is going to be most enlightening. I still think after reading about the new small cars that Kia has stepped up to the plate with these new Rio's. Heavy doesn't bother me. In fact, heavy can help in collisions. I have read proof of that in accounts on the net ... Read More
Low End Sedans (under $16k)
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And since we're talking low-end sedans here..
the 2006 Kia Rio LX 4-door sedan is only $13,055. For a sedan with factory-installed front, side and side curtain airbags standard that is really a great price. In any color. :D
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b3nut...
yeah, the 2006 Scion xA's have the audio controls on the steering wheeel...I kept pressing the wrong button to accompish what I wanted, though! :P I would eventually get used to it, but, you know, audio controls on the wheels are only a so-so item to me. It sounds like your new 2006 Kia Rio's are just fantastic little cruisers! I continue to be amazed at the intelligent design of my ... Read More
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Congrats!
Enjoy your Rio5, b3nut. I think you made a great choice. We're holding onto our '01 Kia Sportage 4x4, it is just too handy to get rid of with eastern Idaho's snowy winters. It will work out great if we go off-road a tad in the spring and summer, too. But I have kept the '06 Rio's and the '06 Scion xA on my potential futures list and will enjoy reading ... Read More
Kia Rio: A/C Problems & Questions
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Re: Need info. on Kia Rio 2006 A.C setting... [lightout]
Hi I am still waiting for an answer from u guys,did any of you have heard about this problem/fix??
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3K is a lot of $$ wait for rebates!!
3K is a lot of money but I will say that I am enjoying my 2006 Rio5 (which my wife has taken over as of late) almost as much as my new 2006.5 Optima. I would suggest that you wait a month or two, I think Kia will eventually have to come out with a cash back offer on the new Rio. Maybe with the owner loyalty and anothey 500+ it ... Read More
Kia Rio: A/C Problems & Questions
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Need info. on Kia Rio 2006 A.C setting...
Hi I read this on an other Kia forums about Air Cond. programming and i just wanted your opinion on it: With the car running, and with the vent setting on defrost...rapidly press the air-mix button 5 times, the light on the air-mix button should blink a few times and the a/c light should illuminate! If you now switch through all the settings...the a/c light now will illuminate on max/ac, defrost/floor ... Read More
New Kia Rio Owners - Give Us Your Report
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Re: Rio 5 2006 [lightout]
I spent all day at the kia dealer. Took my ex with me, her 2000 Sephia needed some mechanical work and instead of fixing it she bought the Rio lx in olive/gray with biege interior. I also got a nice look at the all new 2006.5 Optima. I liked it so much I bought one in Grey. I took the LX 4 cyl engine. That 2.4 with 161 hp feels like ... Read More
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Re: Rio 5 2006 [newquestcanuck]
...the manual says something about the mirrors heat automatically when the rear window heater is turned on? Yep, those would be the heated mirrors! As for beeping, try pressing the lock button twice. On many other Hyundai/Kias, there is a chirp on the 2nd press. Then you can lock them silently (like late at night, in a city) or confirm the lock action. Don't the marker lights flash on the first ... Read More
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Re: Rio and Accent share a common problem!!!! [spectraman]
I agree with you. backy, "Kia Rio 2006+" #157, 9 Oct 2005 3:09 pm However, I noticed last night at the Chicago Auto Show that the Yaris 4-door automatic will sticker at $14k without ABS, side bags/curtains, 4-wheel discs, or power package. So the Rio is priced lower, comparably equipped, and has a better warranty. However, Kia doesn't yet have the resale value to price cars anywhere close to Toyota or ... Read More
Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers
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Re: Kia Rio MPG... [lightout]
Hi just filled my tank up for the second time only on my new kia rio sedan 2006,the first tank i did 27.6MPG that was mostly highway but this time mostly city 80% and i only got 20.5MPG,is that normal?? just 20MPG even if its more city then highway that is LOW no?
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I was gonna test drive the
2006 Rio's today but needed more time than I thought to clean the '01 Sportage 4x4 out. Man, do those dogs take a toll on the back seat area! I whisked it pretty clean, though. Also, yesterday, I took the Sportsman to Grease Monkey to get a Lube-Oil-Filter and then through the car wash. She's shinin' nicely, men! All nice and ready to trade if I so choose. I'm working on ... Read More
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Take a look at this site its pretty cool...
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2006_Kia_Rio.shtml
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Ahh, yes...
Kiaism is firmly entrenched in this padre already! I sure am liking your comments on the Rio engine, it sounds more than capable. If I bought one I think I'd be the first one in Pocatello, ID, to have one. I have followed the 2006 Kia Rio shipment story from Day One at Robert Allen Kia in Pocatello and they've had a '06 Rio on their lot since, oh, November probably, ... Read More
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What do you mean "before buying a Civic or Corolla?"
Those on Edmunds who know me know I would never buy a Honda or Toyota product. And yes, never is a long, long time, I know. Actually, dudes, I took a long hard look at Scion's tC and xA, but have decided that it will be 3 new Kia's in a row. I bought the '01 Sportage 4x4 just a few days after the horrible events in NYC. I had been ... Read More
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Am I surprised?
Nope, I'm not.The review of the guy's 2006 Kia Rio sedan above exemplifies what kind of job Kia is doing on their cars and minivans. They have been working very hard and I saw some of the fruitage of their labors with my 1999 Kia Sephia sedan and then a whole lot more with my 2001 Kia Sportage 4x4. Kia made the Sportage after the Korean army jeep. No kidding. It's ... Read More
New Kia Rio Owners - Give Us Your Report
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My Kia Rio...
Hi guys, I finally got my 2006 Kia Rio sedan EX today and i drove it around all day.I showed it to one of my uncle's that bought a Honda accord coupe a few months ago and he payes 26000$ USED and after diving the Rio he was amazed by the car he tought take Kia was s***,so after diving around for 15 minutes he told me that the Kia Rio ... Read More
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Re: I've looked at the Fit online... [b3nut]
I saw the Fit at the New York auto show, looked almost silly. Rio5 has sort of a muscular look to it, fit looks tiny like a Scion XA (which I test drove and hated, couldnt fit inside). I think the Toyota Yaris and the fit will both do well based on their names but I'll take my Rio5 over them anyday! I think I would even take my fathers Suzuki ... Read More
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Question about warranty on my Kia Rio...
Hi I just leased a Kia Rio 2006 over 60 months/5 years,my question is after my leased ends if i decide to buy the car can i put an extended warranty on my kia rio?? thanks
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Re: Rio 5 - An Uncomplimentary Review [jpmccormac]
The guy in this article says that a well packages kia rio comes about to the same price as a honda civic or toyota!!! bullshit i live in canada and i shopped around before i bought my kia rio 2006 EX sedan and a Honda civic with about the same options was about 6000$ more and the toyota matrix was more then 7000$ with all the taxes and fees and the ... Read More
Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers
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Rio5 MPG Update
Just wanted to fill everybody in on the MPG I have been getting. I drove over 1K miles this week doing about 60% highway and 40% city. It's been hot again so I had the AC on the entire time. I averaged 28.6 MPG. I am quite satisfied with that #! Maybe without AC and the Fog lights off I could have done better but 28.6 is pretty darn good. My ... Read More
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If resale is an issue
then the new 2006 Kia Rio's may not be for you. Then again, with the quality gains Kia has made, this new set of 2006 Kia Rio's should be the ones that start retaining their value much better for their owners. I mean, the Rio LX has everything I need or want and is only $13,055, before the Owner's Loyalty and even College Grad rebate are applied. It starts out being ... Read More
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Rio and Accent share a common problem!!!!
http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060213/SUB/60213063/1078&re- - fsect= "Hyundai dealers said the make meeting (held at the 2006 National Automobile Dealers Association convention)generally was positive. But they did complain that the redesigned Accent subcompact is overpriced. "The four-door is too expensive for the segment," said Scott Fink, chairman of the Hyundai dealer council. "We're trying to put some pressure on Hyundai to either reprice or heavily incentivize the car." The four-door Accent debuted late last year. ... Read More
Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers
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Re: Post your new Rio and Rio5 real-world MPGs on here! [spectraman]
2006 Kia Rio Lx, My first fill up this afternoon with 238 miles, yield me with 32.1 MPG. I like to see something around 36MPG or better after break in time.
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New Spectra for Grandpa!
Took my Grandfather to the Kia dealer yesterday. He really liked my Rio5 and was ready to trade in his '93 Grand Marquis for anything that gets more then 14 MPPG. He is not so fond of the hatchback thing so he intended to purchase the Rio LX in Polar blue. The dealer had 5 Rio LX's available, two were manual but he wanted auto, the three automatics were without the ... Read More
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riomike...
there are others like me! If you look back here on Edmunds through the years you'll find I'm their most loyal Edmunds customer. backy will attest to that as would several other Edmunds regulars. I too love the value quotient for price paid with Kia products. Sounds like I'm preaching to the choir with you, so I won't gush on too much. You've already bought a number of Kia's already! Yep, ... Read More
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Interesting...
I guess I knew that white was a color option for the Rio5 SX but still had to do a double-think when you said you had a white Rio5 for 2006, riomike! Yeah, I have read that comment from many a reviewer, that the 15" tires the Rio5 offers make for much better handling and ride quality. That and the leather-wrapped steering wheel, metal pedals and the other metal accents for ... Read More
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riomike...
wow, your comments are helping me to solidify my surety of getting either a 2006 Kia Rio LX or a Kia Rio5. The Rio5 is sounding pretty good, and I like the color of the one at the lot for sale here in town. It is a color called Tropical Red, and fits the little hatchwagon well. OTOH, there is also a Sapphire Blue Rio LX sedan and a Silver Rio ... Read More
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riomike...
please give more of your impressions about your Rio5! And congratulations! I have my eye on either a 2006 Rio5 in Tropical Red and 5-speeds or a Silver 2006 Rio LX sedan in 5-speeds or a Sapphire Blue 2006 Rio LX sedan in 5-speeds. Is yours a 5-speed or automatic? Quieter than a Kia Optima inside? I did read that Kia put gobs of sound-deadening goo(that hardens, of course! ;) )so ... Read More
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Rio pricing chickens coming home to roost????
Here's the January sales numbers from KIA.com: Rio 2006: 1,993 2005: 2,261 It looks like the Rio generated a 12% drop in sales compared to a year ago. Based on the amount of inventory at my dealer's lot, there's plenty of Rio's available now, sooooo........ Why the sales drop when there's a nice new model available. Hmmmmmmmm? (Spinning roulette wheel sound fades in) "Put my money down on the orange Rio5 ... Read More
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The 2006 Kia Rio has won the
Autobytel 2006 Most Improved Car of the Year Award. Take that for what it's worth, but it really can't be viewed as a negative thing, if you're gonna buy a 2006 Kia Rio, right? That's the goodness of it, Kia is incorporating engineering niceties to their smallest cars as well, something GM and even Chrysler are learning too late in the game for themselves. The Rio has all sorts of sound ... Read More
Low End Sedans (under $16k)
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Don't hold up on
a new Kia purchase, men. I have loved both of mine and, yes, I am planning on trading in our 2001 Kia Sportage 4x4 on a new 2006 Kia Rio LX sedan in a few weeks. I don't have to trade so if a deal I like can't be made I'll just walk out and hold onto my Sportage 4x4. I will get a new college grad $400 discount and a ... Read More
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chuck1959...
that might be kind of difficult to find a 2006 Kia Rio5 for $12,000. I just can't believe that I can get my 2006 Kia Rio LX sedan in Sapphire Blue and 5-speeds for $12,155 with the two rebates I am eligible for. Outstanding car for an outstanding price, my friends. Just think of all of the airbags Kia has built into these cars! Outstanding car maker for outstanding car buyers! ... Read More
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Make that $12,155...
I just popped back over here to Edmunds after visiting the Kia website and they are offering current Kia owners $500 owner loyalty rebates on new '06 Kia Rio's. Combine that rebate with the new college grad rebate and my 2006 Kia Rio LX sedan in Sapphire Blue and 5-speeds will cost me a whopping $12,155! That is if I act between February 4th and March 28th. Perfect! I can't wait ... Read More
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I don't think you have to
spend Spectra-size money on it. The Spectra is more in the $14,000-$15,000 range. The 2006 Kia Rio LX sedan I'm eyeing now at my local dealer is only $13,055. Subtract the $400 college grad rebate I can get (if I finance with Kia Finance that is)and I could get this nice little sedan equipped just right for only $12,655. They have the '06 Rio5 in Tropical Red and 5-speeds for $14,110 ... Read More
Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers
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So how long before I can get a Rio5 for $12,000?
I like the car but I don't want to spend spectra size money on it. How long before Kia will be willing to really deal when it comes to selling the 2006 Rios?
Low End Sedans (under $16k)
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And the U.S. gets the Yaris 4-door
sedan and not the 5-door "hatchwagon", right? Saying that's true, I have decided that I don't like the Yaris 4-door sedan that Toyota is shipping to America. It does the warmed-over, sporty up-tempo Corolla thing way too much to me. As far as 2006 Kia Rio rebates go, I don't think I'd hold up and wait until March or April for them. I will see how many discounts I can score ... Read More
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Re: Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel [chuck1959]
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
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Re: Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel [chuck1959]
I have found that theautochannel.com is a great source of almost all carmakers sales figures. You just have to dig on the site to find them. An easier way would be to Google "kia sales figures 2004" or whatever year you're wanting to know. If you aren't able to find it, tell me what year and model(s) you want to know and I'll track down the info for you.
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Re: Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel [spectraman]
I for one am not surprised. I have a 2002 (actually I bought it for my mother) and 2004 Kia Rio Cincos, I couldn't believe what a difference 2 years made! I was set to trade for a 2006 but alas they went hatchback! I so much prefered the station wagon look. Oh well it looks like Kia has another winner under it's belt. Way to go Kia!!! By the way ... Read More
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Re: Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel [spectraman]
Well, when you are coming from as far back as the Rio did, it's a no-brainer award. :) Think about it... with the Neon outta here and the Rio redesigned, are there really any bad cars out there?
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Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel
Kia Rio Named Most Improved New Car for 2006 by Autobytel The 2006 Kia Rio today received the Autobytel "Editors' Choice Award for Most Improved New Car." http://www.automotive.com/features/90/auto-news/17294/index.html -SM
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Re: And I never take what the [iluvmysephia1]
The 2006 Kia Rio/Rio5 are big improvements over the last generation, but, then again, I didn't think all that much was wrong with the last-gen Rio's! You are right, I have a 2004 Rio Cinco. It's been a great car. I had plans (before the pics came out) to replace it with a 2006 Rio Cinco now 5. But Kia had to screw it up by giving it a cheap "hatchback" ... Read More
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And I never take what the
mag writers say as dead-on accurate to what I like or want in a rig, either. I know that they spend time in the exotics and other-worldly types of cars that I would never be interested in. If one thinks about that that's bound to have an effect on how they view the "lower end" cars that I like and that I buy. The 2006 Kia Rio/Rio5 are big improvements over ... Read More
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And mile-per-gallon
numbers like frandaman's keep me interested in either a 2006 Kia Rio 4-door sedan or Kia Rio5. That's a pretty good testimony on your Rio, frandaman...that's the type of report I look forward to getting on these new "Euro-designed" Kia's. Oh, BTW, the Tropical Red 5-speed Kia Rio5 for $14,190 is still at my local Kia dealer, which is only a mile-and-a-half away from me! :)
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Re: The 2006 Kia Rio is supposed to get [iluvmysephia1]
C/D's was an estimated time. Motor Trend's was actually an instrumented test. Big difference, and I'd put more credence in the instrumented test, even if it is from MT, which I dont particularly care for. ~alpha
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The 2006 Kia Rio is supposed to get
from 0-60 in 9.5 seconds according to the December 2005 Car and Driver magazine. I would take their word for that but I'm not the type to worry about acceleration, either. For us it's either a 2006 Kia Rio5 in 5-speed form or hanging on to our '01 Kia Sportage 4x4. SE Idaho gets a decent dumping of snow I've found out! The Sportage's 4x4 is really coming in handy! :D ... Read More
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Cars are getting so tight
and well-made that reviewers actually have to nitpick to find any way to differentiate between cars. I will give them that and just go find something else to read until I find something that I can actually learn from. Who really goes by what a car writer says in relation to what they actually decide to buy? Not me. I think Kia will sell shipload after shipload of these 2006 Rio ... Read More
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Re: The 2006 Kia Rio5 is not [iluvmysephia1]
I am on my second Rio Cinco. My first was a 2002 and now my 2004. I like the 2004 better I couldn't believe how much improvment 2 years made. You are right about the buzzy sound but mine will respond also. IMO the 2006 will carry on that tradition.
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The 2006 Kia Rio5 is not
built to have a lot of cargo space in back. It's built for a sporty feel, to toss into turns. The Healey review does not dampen my enthusiasm for the car at all. He doesn't like Kia and his bias is so strong it causes him to nitpick. I am on my 2nd Kia and both have had a bit of a buzzy sound on acceleration, but you can push Kia's ... Read More
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carlovermda...
I'm thinking the same thing. The new 2006 Kia Rio sedan and Rio5 both look really good. A lot of car for the money and great performance and fuel economy.
Low End Sedans (under $16k)
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Great time for low-end car lovers
Being a small-car lover, I am thankful for all the great low-end car options that will be available within 6 months. Consider that just a couple of years ago, low-end car choices were: Accent, ECHO, and Rio. That's it. And those cars were pretty crude, especially the Rio. By next spring, we'll have the following choices in low-end cars: Accent 4-door sedan (new design) Accent 3-door hatchback (new design) Aveo Fit ... Read More
Kia Rio
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Re: I love responses from people [iluvmysephia1]
BTW-there is no scientific research available on the Internet or even your local bookstore (or even your favorite local newspaper)that can substantiate any way that Kia Motors was improved by Hyundai Motors. Now although this message comes from some time ago, keep in mind that the Sephia was built atop a modified Mazda 323 and 626 platform. I used to own one and was not a bad car, but recently had ... Read More
Kia Rio5
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Re: The new 2006 [iluvmysephia1]
I am glad my local Kia didn't have the 2006 Rio 5's yet when I went to buy a Cinco. I wound up buy a 2004 Cinco with 1,917 miles. I think the Rio5 looks too much like a "hatchback" as opposed to the "station wagon" look of the previous generation.
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The new 2006
Kia Rio5 takes over for the Kia Rio Cinco. It's a whole new design, with a wider stance and side and side curtain airbags standard. There's an orange-reddish one at my local Kia dealer that has a 5-speed transmission, A/C, power everything, for $14,095. It's pretty sharp looking. I'm taking a good look at it. It may be too small for us inside, we'll find out at test-drive time. I may ... Read More
New Kia Rio Owners - Give Us Your Report
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Re: 2006 kia rio LX [allfiredup]
AFU wrote: "I've seen the black interior in person and think it looks great for a $12k car. Carmakers never get a beige/tan interior right in a low-end car and it ends up looking hideous. Then again, I tend to hate beige interiors overall." Since I only paid $13,373 (minus tax/dest) for my loaded Spectra, I still consider it a "low-end" car. It's design and execution obviously isn't low end, but ... Read More
Kia Rio
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And, yes, I also like
the black interiors and I think that black would be a natural for a black '06 Kia Rio sedan. I am amazed how cool a color black looks on this '06 Kia Rio sedan! I have seriously added a 5-speed black '06 Kia Rio sedan, with A/C and competent factory stereo to my futures list. I wouldn't absolutely require power W/D/M's, either. I would need A/C and I wouldn't need ABS, ... Read More
New Kia Rio Owners - Give Us Your Report
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Re: 2006 kia rio LX [spectraman]
I've seen the black interior in person and think it looks great for a $12k car. Carmakers never get a beige/tan interior right in a low-end car and it ends up looking hideous. Then again, I tend to hate beige interiors overall.
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Re: 2006 kia rio LX [kb4]
kb4 mused: "God, that interior color is horrid. What happened to the nice black or grey colors they used to have?" Aside to KR06: Don't take my restated observations personally. I just found it interesting that someone independently came to a similar conclusion (albeit presented a bit less diplomatically) as myself. I figured that the above quote was a good trigger to revisit my sentiments back in post #160 "The red ... Read More
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Re: 2006 kia rio LX [kiario06]
My mother's 2002 Cinco has a grey interior. It has yet to show any dirt. I am hoping the same for my beige interior.
Kia Rio
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Re: 2006 kia rio LX [allfiredup]
My dealer here in Houston has yet to recieved any Rio5's. From what I hear no one has. I went to buy one on August 9 and the had none. I was told the would have them in 2 weeks. They still don't them. I was told the waiting list was about 20 people. Since I couldn't wait, which wound up being a good thing. They had a 2004 Cinco with ... Read More
New Kia Rio Owners - Give Us Your Report
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Re: 2006 kia rio LX [kb4]
The only colors i have seen the interior so far is that color or grey. they grey isnt the same tho, i actually didnt like it. The only thing i dont like about this color is its VERY light and gets dirty real easily. Other than that i like it
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Re: 2006 kia rio LX [kb4]
Which color don't you like, the tan or the grey? Actually I think the tan is pretty nice, lends an airy feeling to this small car. I'm not fond of black interiors, especially in small cars--gets claustrophobic.
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Re: 2006 kia rio LX [kb4]
I think God knows about it.
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Re: 2006 kia rio LX [kiario06]
God, that interior color is horrid. What happened to the nice black or grey colors they used to have?
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Re: 2006 kia rio LX [kiario06]
Erase period at the end of your link. It works just fine without the period.
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