Used 2003 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews
Used Rio for sale
Do not buy this cheap poor mans car
terence gomez, 10/03/2003
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this thing two months ago and let me tell you it's a real piece. No power and horrible gas mileage (for it's size),handling and build quality. The suspension set-up is a joke, I mean a solid rear axle? come on now. I guess you can't expect much though. This is what I get for being cheap and poor. If your poor like me then just buy a decent used car for less, you'll be much happier.
Nice, inexpensive little car
Dan, 04/27/2008
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this little car for my basic point a to point b daily work commute. Very happy with it so far. Very good to excellent condition with 64,000 miles on it. Good ride for its size, very good to excellent gas mileage (32-33 combined city/highway), very maneuverable, decent acceleration. Bought it used, purchase price was excellent (that's due to the rather high depreciation of Kia's). Drove it from Nebraska to Arizona and back without any problems. Have become quite fond of and pleasantly surprised by this little car.
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Rio, the fun to drive car
Kettridge, 07/15/2003
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I needed a very inexpensive, fuel effiecient vehicle since I drive over 600 miles per week. After checking out Honda's, Toyota's and Nissan's, there was nothing in my price range except the Rio. I purchased a base Rio with A/C and put in a stereo myself. Great for a first car or a commuter car. The only complaints I have about the car is that the drivers seat is not very comfortable on long trips. It definately needs a more comfortable drivers seat. The clutch was very stiff, even after 9500 miles. The body metal is thinner than it's compeditors, hence easier door dings, which I caught a few.
Great Car
GreatPiggo, 11/12/2002
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love this car, it runs smoothly and is very comfortable. For a mere ten grand this car cannot be beat. I have never had any problems with it except for when the brakes stopped working on the highway, but it was easily fixed. This car is surprisingly powerful and fast and turning corners at high speeds is glorious, it handles SO well. I reccomend this to car to anyone looking for affordable transportation.
A Small Car Hard Not To Drive Hard
Old Bear, 11/16/2002
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The great majority of my driving has been in heavy traffic, but I did manage a fairly lightly trafficed trip from San Bernardino to Santa Ana and back. This car is eager to fly. Before I realized it I was zooming along comfortably at 100mph. The car handled nicely, but I slowed. It seemed happy at 80, but had to be restrained to 70. In traffic it is eager and surprisingly comfortable for a large person. I'm 5'11" and weigh 250. Mine is Rally Blue and it wants to race, behavior for which it penalizes you at the gas pump.