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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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3.88 out of 5 stars

Sop far so good

OldBear3468, 10/30/2002
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Twotanks of gas and one freeway trip equals suprising improvement in my 2003 Rio, which , though they have been out two months Edmunds fails to note. P is up to 104 and power windows are available. At 6' and 250 I'm comfortable in the cabin at all speeds.

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4 out of 5 stars

You Get What You Pay For

RaiderGirl, 12/05/2002
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Very well-priced for a single mom, but I'm making up for it at the fuel pump; the Kia Rio Cinco is surprisingly UNeconomical in gas use. I can barely squeeze nine gallons into a nearly twelve gallon tank, and then I only get 200 miles on a tankful in the city. Also, it could accelerate MUCH better than it does. Other than that, it's pretty reliable and very cool-looking. The interior is very roomy - I can fit my large dog in the back with the rear seat in the upright position with no problem. Overall rating: 6

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3 out of 5 stars

should of bought a spectra

mcsmith, 04/25/2002
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I have currently 1000 miles onthe car. INTERIOR: decent headroom and legroom,but tight width wise. EXTERIOR:doors and trunk are so light that it makes it difficult to close(bounce back open) ENGINE: peppy around town, cruises at 75 no problem, but no power up steep grades and a.c. overburdens the engine. HANDELING:anti-sway bars not up to par. MILEAGE: 24mpg driving very conservatve.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car!

SFox, 09/18/2002
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is great. I have had it for three months now and NO problems. Okay, so some of you are probably reading this and saying, oh, COME on! PUHLEEESE! Seriously, this car IS GRWAT and have had no problems. Excellent college car. Floor accelerator, let up off clutch, and SEE YAH (tires squeeling!)

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