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3.63 out of 5 stars

I love it

Riand, 07/17/2009
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love my little Kia , its done well over the years and have been reliable. I havent had any problems with the car and I would recomend some one to buy!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Dogs and I love it!

RiowithDogs, 10/06/2002
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love this car! I got it so I could haul my two mini-greyhounds in the back. They love it, too! Very fun to drive, great mileage. The dealership was awesome and the price was right! Everyone thinks it is a sporty Honda Civic. There are no bells and whistles, but truly a well put together car with a fantastic price. I would buy it again!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

'01 Kia Rio

Nate812, 07/26/2002
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

For the price - you get what you pay for. No dragging in this car! I've gotten it up to 110mph but it started feeling light so I backed off. The only real complaint that I have is that the car needs atleast 5 (more like 10) more HP. Getting on the highway is not bad, but acceleration from 45-65 is sluggish in 5th and not recommended that you dowshift to 3rd. On high mountians with sharp climbs the car gives off a "odor" what I think is just the engine working too hard. Pluses!! Lots of trunk room and great gas mileage...

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Love my Rio!!!!!

debj1, 09/24/2011
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bougth my Rio used with about 50,000 miles on it in 2004. I've only put normal maintanence in it, except for the rear wheel barring that need to be replaced. I absolutely love driving it!!!! I'll be buying a Sportage in the next few months, but I will be keeping my Rio. It will remain my go to car, at least until it dies. I'm at 150,000 miles right now and hopeing I'll get a 100,000 more out of it. Not much on luxury, but a true JOY to drive!!!!!!!

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice Little car w/a price U CANT beat!

David-WI, 06/21/2002
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I REALLY like this little car. Plus I COULDN'T pass up on the price either. Granted it is a little 4cyl car but it has nearly everything you need at a base model price. I paid 12K even for this car and got nearly everything I wanted. I had the dealer install after market cruise and I am set!! The A/C works just fine, it has a roomy hatch and it looks great!!! All for 12K!! How can you go wrong????

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