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120,000 and still running great
bl, 08/02/2009
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My cinco has been the most reliable car I've ever owned. I'm so happy with it I'm buying another kia. Why can't we build cars this reliable. I only wish they put a light in the glove compartment.
Very Happy with This Car
Brandon Mintern, 03/30/2006
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It's not often you can get a 4-year-old with only 35K miles for $5K, but that was the case with this one. The fuel efficiency has been great, and it gets around the small confines of the city very well. Parallel parking is a breeze, and the manual transmission makes it fun to drive in spite of a bit of a lack of power. Actually, driving it at about 5-6000 RPM can generate decent power for the small engine, but I drive more easily for gas mileage close to 35 MPG. I was very surprised by the amount of space. Front and back seat passengers will not be cramped, and the trunk is surprisingly roomy. For the low price and dependability, along with the overall good design, it's a bargain.
2002 Rio Wagon
mako787, 02/03/2013
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a Cinco wagon in January with 106,000 miles on it. It was in excellent condition and I hoped to get a reliable car that was cheap to drive and maintain. I had an older Buick that had cost me a fortune and the engine was knocking so bad I was afraid it was going to throw a rod in my driveway. So far this Kia has been reliable except for the check engine light coming on abut five times now. First it was the O2 sensors that had already been changed out but I had to get another one anyway and then it was the gas cap. Now it came on again and I have no idea what it is this time. The car is noisy and has little power with the AC running.
I Love My Kia Rio Because It's Cheap
Flashturner, 09/08/2006
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Like the title says, I love my Kia Rio because it's cheap. Where can you purchase a brand new car for $8,000 with a 10 year/100,000 miles warranty except Kia? I also purchased the 7 year/100,000 bumper-to-bumper warranty. Haven't had a chance to use it because the car is like the Eveready Energizer bunny. It has the pep of the Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky. It's also fun to drive and a miser with gas. I fill up every two to three weeks at $25. Can't beat that with a stick. I must say the car is not put together with the best and strongest materials, but what do you expect for $8,000. I've noticed that the price has gone up and you can't get the great warranty anymore.
Great economy car very dependable.
Mark, 01/05/2010
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my second Kia Rio 4 door sedan. I buy the base model with no power steering, no air, no radio. I live in Minnesota and in the winter at 20-30 below zero it always starts right away and heats up in less then 2 miles of driving. Gas mileage is 33-35 city and 45-48 highway. This car uses the old Mazda 626 drivetrain and so it is a very dependable car. Several of my family members have also purchased either the Rio, or Sophia. Just a really dependable vehicle for the day to day drive, with a fully adjustable drivers seat (On the Rio only). Maintenance through the dealership is very reasonable compared to other cars.
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