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    • 55,844 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
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    Located in Tampa, FL / 1,194 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

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    VIN: 3KPA24AB5JE062332
    Stock: 2004079376
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 09-18-2025

    • 59,100 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
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    Located in San Antonio, TX / 1,756 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)

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    VIN: KNADM5A32G6597264
    Stock: 2003912454
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 08-21-2025

    • 69,385 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, rental vehicle
    • 33 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
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    Located in Dallas, TX / 1,536 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    36 Combined MPG (33 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AD8LE259886
    Stock: 2003747539
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 05-22-2025

  • Price Drop
    • 102,952 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 33 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
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    Located in Indianapolis, IN / 790 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    36 Combined MPG (33 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AD7LE299442
    Stock: 2003869648
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 07-25-2025

    • 70,197 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
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    Located in Tampa, FL / 1,194 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AB4JE145783
    Stock: 2004029543
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 08-29-2025

  • New Listing
    • 76,890 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
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    Located in Charlotte, NC / 723 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AB7KE157931
    Stock: 2004063416
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 09-18-2025

  • New Listing
    • 92,900 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Trip Computer
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    • Stability Control
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    Located in Columbus, OH / 628 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AB9JE051673
    Stock: 2004074741
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 09-17-2025

  • New Listing
    • 99,893 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
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    Located in Charlotte, NC / 723 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA25AB9JE087126
    Stock: 2004091755
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 09-23-2025

  • New Listing
    • 120,976 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from CA to NH*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in San Jose, CA / 2,654 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNADN4A35G6668285
    Stock: 27304574
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    • 70,705 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 33 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
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    Located in Indianapolis, IN / 790 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    36 Combined MPG (33 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24ADXNE478920
    Stock: 2003818189
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 06-18-2025

  • Price Drop
    • 60,465 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 33 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • Carvana (In-stock online)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Charlotte, NC / 723 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    36 Combined MPG (33 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AD9NE480366
    Stock: 2004053966
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 09-16-2025

  • New Listing
    • 56,572 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 33 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from LA to NH*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
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    Located in Baton Rouge, LA / 1,378 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    36 Combined MPG (33 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AD4NE439434
    Stock: 27760486
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    • 64,238 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 33 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from TX to NH*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in McKinney, TX / 1,514 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    36 Combined MPG (33 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AD9LE308691
    Stock: 27760917
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    • 83,117 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, rental vehicle
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from IL to NH*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Oak Lawn, IL / 836 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AB7KE197930
    Stock: 27501484
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 84,766 miles
    • No accidents, 4 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 33 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from IL to NH*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Apple Carplay/Androi...
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    Located in Glencoe, IL / 832 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    36 Combined MPG (33 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AD3LE298451
    Stock: 26879727
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    • 91,765 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from CA to NH*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
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    Located in Sacramento, CA / 2,598 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AB7KE158514
    Stock: 27421682
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    • 105,605 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from VA to NH*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Richmond, VA / 479 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AB0KE172299
    Stock: 27677448
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 91,581 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from VA to NH*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Alarm
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    Located in Woodbridge, VA / 417 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AB0JE145599
    Stock: 27697939
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    • 79,426 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 33 City / 41 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from GA to NH*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Lithia Springs, GA / 943 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: Yes

    Features and Specs:

    36 Combined MPG (33 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA24AD2NE458869
    Stock: 27125440
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 61,843 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 28 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from IL to NH*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
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    Located in Plainfield, IL / 860 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3KPA25AB0JE119932
    Stock: 26879609
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    • 125,821 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 27 City / 37 Hwy MPG
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from SC to NH*
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
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    Located in Greenville, SC / 802 miles away from Nashua, NH

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: KNADM4A36G6688452
    Stock: 27250748
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

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Consumer Reviews for the Kia Rio

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4 out of 5 stars

The Ideal Town Car

Dennis Howerton, 12/08/2015
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
I bought my Rio from its second owner. The car had been wrecked by the first owner at around 12,000 miles and was subsequently rebuilt. The second owner took good care of the Rio. The interior was like new when I bought it at 52,000 miles and the car had been repainted '57 Corvette red. The original wheels were warped and the tires were horribly out of round, causing the car to … vibrate at around 45mph, so I bought a specialty set of wheels and new tires that set me back about $1000. Despite most Rios' homely look, mine actually looks pretty sporty. There are several things I like about the Rio. It's a simple car. I especially like the fact that the windows and door locks are manually operated. The front seats, while not cushy, are comfortable and there is adequate room for two full size adults in the front seats. The back seat is strictly for kids. Ours are grown, so the rear seat is not a problem. Whoever designed the interior of the Rio did a good job. The controls and switches are well situated ergonomically. There's even a right armrest that folds down for the driver that makes driving on longer trips more comfortable. Steering is light and responsive. It's like driving a go cart. Visibility is very good. The 1500cc engine and automatic transmission are adequate for around town driving but are a little underpowered for trips in mountainous terrain. You'll get up the slopes, but you won't pass many people. Fuel economy with the automatic transmission is good but not spectacular. I've averaged around 32mpg in highway driving and 22mpg around town. I use only straight unleaded gas (no alcohol) in my car (Yes, it's still available if you look for it.). The only maintenance the Rio has needed since I bought it was the replacement of a rear shock absorber and, of course, periodic oil/air/filter changes. Since we use the Rio as our around town car, we don't put a lot of miles on it. The absence of cruise control is the main reason we don't use it on long trips. Currently, we have under 74,000 miles on our car. It stills looks showroom new inside and out when it has been cleaned up. We love our 2002 Rio. June 2017 - We still have our 2002 Kia Rio and use it as a town car and for short trips. Still love it. Thinking of giving it to my grandson who will get his learner permit to drive next month. Hate to part with it, but...hey!...he's my grandson and that's what granddads do. Small, economical, easy to drive...the Rio is an excellent car for new drivers. December 2017 - We're still driving our Rio daily. I had thought about giving it to our grandson when he turns 16 in July but he's a growing boy. At 6'01", 300 pounds, he's a mite big for the Kia so we'll keep it as our old timer's transportation. The boy is going to need a truck...a big truck. June 2018 - Yep. Still have our 2002 Rio. Still use it daily. December 2018 - I jokingly call our Rio the Red Hot Chili Pepper and, yes, we still use it as daily transport around town and on short trips. No problems. Incidentally for those who read my earlier post about our grandson, I bought a 1997 Ford F-150 from my brother for him. It was a fixer-upper that I spent a shade over $2000 to have the seat and headliner and brakes and calipers redone. It had new tires and a fresh rebuilt starter. I also gave it a tune-up, radiator flush, new water pump, air filter, oil/filter, and exterior rear view mirrors. The kid is too big for a car. He needed a truck, and now he's got one with a 4.2L V-six engine turning a five speed manual tranny. December 2019 - Our 2002 Kia Rio still looks and runs great. It doesn't have all the high tech gee whiz gadgetry of the latest overpriced cars. I like that. It gets us where we want to go. Isn't that really what a car is supposed to do? June 2020 - Our Kia Rio is still running good. No problems. Too bad Kia stopped making the 2002 model. I learned Kia put a Mazda engine driving a Ford transmission in the car. It's a good, solid drive train combination. We're keeping it. December 2020. Everything I've said about our 2002 Kia Rio is still true. It's a good no frills car. Looking at the sticker price of new cars...even good used cars...these days tells me I'll be keeping the Rio. June 2022. Had a minor fender bender on the last day of 2020 when an uninsured driver failed to yield the right of way. The front right bumper has a minor boo boo, but the Rio is still driveable. Drove to Memphis and back recently cruising at a leisurely 50 mph and got 40 mpg. I've owned a lot of cars and trucks. My all time favorite was a 1984 VW Rabbit powered by a diesel engine with a five speed manual transmission that averaged 52 mpg, but the Kia Rio is giving it some honest competition. Dec 2023 We still use our Rio for 95% of our driving needs. I used some touch-up paint to cover the minor boo boo from my Dec 2002 fender bender. I'm thinking the Rio will be the last internal combustion engine driven car we'll ever own and plan to drive it until the wheels fall off. It's a good car.
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