Used 2002 Kia Rio Wagon Consumer Reviews
Used Rio for sale
Great car at a great price
citygirl, 01/12/2006
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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This car has been great to drive. My family is a Kia-owner one, and so far out of numerous cars, we have never had any big problems. Sure, every brand will have some lemons or you are going to be disappointed if you are forced into a car or are lied to like some posters here have been (everyone should do research before visiting a dealer, including the disappointed poster who believed the dealer that this car gets 35-40 mpg).The Kia may not be as trendy to drive, but the quality surpasses many brands I've seen, including Toyota and Ford. The $12k I paid was great and I have used the roadside assistance when I locked keys inside. The a/c broke once and it was fixed in an hour, under warranty.No other problems.
Do not buy one
Don't Buy ONE!, 05/31/2010
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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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!
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Mixed bag
treacherousdad, 10/19/2010
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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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.
a wagon for Empty Nesters
pizza driver, 08/01/2002
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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It handled our late winter snows and our steep driveway. Gets 30+mpg on road trips. For a wagon, the AC is very good, we've had the hotest July in over 10 years. It's fun to drive, even with the Automatic. We are looking forward to an Autumn trip to the Ozarks.
My Rio Wagon.
Liseannedg, 01/31/2002
2002 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
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The price could not be beat. Enjoy the ease of a hatchback. Very family friendly. Easy to tell that materials, i.e., hatchcover are not of highest quality. Otherwise, great car.