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Used 2001 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
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1.5 out of 5 stars

biggest waste of four years of payments

john kari, 04/17/2003
2001 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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within 6 months the tranny went four times the last time kia refused to repair the car would constantly bottom out and had trouble starting even after the oil was being replaced with sythetic oil the suspension would go so low it would cause the car to bottom out worst money ever spent do not buy this POS

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1 out of 5 stars

Should have bought a bicycle

Riky, 06/06/2003
2001 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've had this car for about 2 1/2 years. During the first month, the breaks started to squeel, the trim on the doors started to fall off, during snowy or even damp conditions the wheels would lock-up making the car slide rather than stop(maybe the tires?) the engine has been making a ticking sound for the past little while, etc. I sold my crx and took on the 4 year lease when I was in college (I'm an idiot!) Í've been trying to find out how much it will cost to get out of the lease, but they have been dicking me around for a few weeks.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Reliable car

John T, 05/01/2002
2001 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Not a single problem for more than 1 year of driving in harsh condition like traffic jam, or passing a slow car. I just can't believe this car doesn't has any problem except changing the motor oil and washing it. Other than that I think it's excellent to own it if you don't have much money to spend on car otherwise buy a camry instead if you have family.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Investment

HappyRioOwner, 07/31/2003
2001 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I live in city and this car is perfect for parking. Gas mileage is wonderfull and I have never had to take it to the dealership for repairs. I love my Rio!

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