Used 2002 Kia Rio Wagon Consumer Reviews
Used Rio for sale
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!
Never again
commdeus, 09/23/2007
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was an awful car to drive. It was uncomfortable, had little power, no acceleration, and started breaking down about a year into its life. The paint job was of poor quality. Corrosion started in its 4th year despite biweekly washes and bi-annual waxes. I was only too pleased to return it after its lease ended. It has put me off Kia all together.
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Do not buy one
Don't Buy ONE!, 05/31/2010
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Rio in January with 68K miles and not after 5 months of driving the engine died! I was on the freeway and it seized! After inspection they thought it was a timing belt but in the process of inspection of the engine found that the lower part of the engine died and then broke the timing belt, spark plugs blown into bits and pieces! After call KIA they said that the last 2 years they made better engines and the engine in the 2002 was not "good." They tried to sell me a new kia but after my experance I will never buy a kia and never recommend them to a friend, in fact I told my friend who owns a kia to sell his fast! Don't get one!
Mixed bag
treacherousdad, 10/19/2010
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my little Kia... except that this year has many problems. You either get one that will last forever, or you get an utter lemon. My luck has given me the latter. These things have a nasty habit of bad grounds, blowing head gaskets, and having sensors go out... all at a premium cost if you can even find the parts. If the car were more reliable, I would recommend it to anyone. What I love is the handling. The car is fun to toss around in S-turns and roundabouts. I like the interior and it is comfortable. RPM spin a little high on the freeway, but then the motor is tiny, so what do you expect.
How much I love my Kia
smsm, 12/13/2003
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have driven this car across the state of Michigan more times than one would think humanly possible. It has proven to be more reliable than my friends' new cars of substantially more price. Once, a rear tail light went out and the dealership kindly replaced. That is the only problem to speak of. I love this car!!!! I may have to sell it because of a move to the city, and it's breaking my heart!!!