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3.88 out of 5 stars

Underestimated

Ronin, 07/24/2008
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I was a bit wary about buying this car especially when I'm used to BMW and Audi. I was surprised with the elasticity of the 1.5 L engine with its 97 BHP. In a world that is dominated by V6s and V8s you understand. With the fuel prices soaring like they are, and commuting 66 miles a day this is definitely a welcome change to the 17mpg average I was getting on a '95 Rodeo. It gets an average of 33mpg! The only thing I noticed is driving in excess of 70mph I get a howling through the window. This car is definitely worth the money I invested in it. Bought it with just a little over 60k miles on it.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

GOOD RIO

nick b, 04/25/2002
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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i have had the rio for almost a year now.i use it every day an so far it hAS BEEN RELIABLE.I AM PLEASED WITH IT SO FAR.GOOD BASIC TRANSPORTATION.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Kinda scary

richard, 06/14/2008
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Just purchased this "Korea car" used, need it to commute, standard 5 speed trans, no air? At 93,300 miles how long will this be trouble free? Notice alt belt is frayed, how often should you replace the belts? What happens when the timing belt breaks? How many trouble free miles can you get from Korea?

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great!

neo, 05/09/2002
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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This price can't beat, even with other better brand, reliable on normal driving condition, this is not for full size family, i like almost everything for the price i paid for this car except handling should improve.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

HAPPY FOR 1 YEAR NOW

Bandido, 05/11/2002
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I have delivered pizzas part-time for 12 years. Out of all the cars that I have had for the job, the Rio is the best. I am at 13,000 miles now and satisfied. This is the best car purchase I have made. The stereo is GREAT, the car is as fast as a Civic, and is affordable for whatever you want to do with it. I wish I could modify the body roll with stabilizer bars though.

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