Is the 2003 Kia Rio a good car?
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How do people like the 2003 Kia Rio?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2003 Kia Rio and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2003 Rio 3.9 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2003 Rio.
Review
Bought new in 03 For $9888. The price was great but the car was fair. I bought it bare with no power. I thought having no power would mean no expenses, wrong I was. The door handle passengers side broke off in my wife's hand at 11k, by 35k all door handles had been replaced and at time I sold it at 144k all but drivers handle worked. Several repairs were made to this car and transmission was replaced twice, at 68k and 122k. Seats were uncomfortable and suspension was terrible and noisy
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What options are available on the 2003 Kia Rio?
Available Kia Rio 2003 Submodel Types: Sedan, Hatchback, Wagon
Available Trims: LX, EX, Base, SX, Cinco, Rio5 LX, Rio5 SX, S
Exterior Colors: Bright Silver, Clear White, Aurora Black, Signal Red, Urban Blue, Digital Yellow, Silky Silver, Black, Platinum Graphite, Tropical Red, Clear Silver Metallic, Midnight Black, Phantom Gray, Sapphire Blue, Sapphire Blue Metallic, Cashmere Beige Metallic, Chestnut, Clear Silver, Electronic Blue, Sunset Orange, Tropical Red Metallic, White, Blue, Classic Red, Polar Blue, Polar Blue Metallic, Silver, Steel Blue Metallic, Titanium
Interior Colors: Beige cloth, Black cloth, Black premium cloth, Gray cloth, Black Cloth cloth, Beige premium cloth, Black leather, Gray
Popular Features: Rear Bench Seats, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, USB Inputs, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Bluetooth, Back-up camera, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Alarm, Leather Seats, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Heated seats, Navigation, Post-collision safety system, Pre-collision safety system, Sunroof/Moonroof
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
