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I LOVE my Kia Rio
SaltyDog, 04/18/2008
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Rio hadn't been out very long when I bought it so I was kinda nervous, but let me tell you. I would die without my beloved kia rio. I watched other people at work by gigantic mc-cars and felt so bad in my little kia, but NOW with gas the way it is. I can proudly say with gas at 3.25 a gallon I filled up with $26. The only thing that has ever gone wrong with the kia is the alternator had to be replaced when it was 5 years old. That's it folks. Little things here and there. Door bell rings by itself, interior light comes on by itself, back seat leaks (think it comes from the trunk somehow) but who cares I love my Kia and I will have her until she dies literally.
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.
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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.
vegas daily driver
vegas driver, 05/27/2009
2002 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great little vehicle. Get's 35 mpg mixed city driving. Was a vehicle from michigan and had little spots of rust on trunk, undercarraige. replaced breaks, wipers, basic items. May need Motor mounts eventually. 1st car I've had without p/w, p/l. Compact little car I use synthetic oil for daily driving. Avg.300 miles on 9 gal tank. Wish it had criuse as an option. Nice little vehicle for the money and certainly for the year. Could see another 100k, with minimal costs involved. Oh,A/C great on 1st setting here in the desert!