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Good Running Car
Jenevra Smith, 02/22/2015
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. I bought it used in 2006 and it now has 130000 miles and is still running great. I'm on the second timing belt, and replaced the clutch at 120000. I try to keep up on the scheduled maintenance, and this car has never left me stranded. I will drive it until it falls apart.
Good no frills putter
spaded92, 02/20/2014
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Great car if you need a get around vehicle..bought my 03' back in 07'. Had around 48k miles back then..Now sitting at around 125. Worst thing that's happened is a A/C line sprung a leak..no biggy..On my second timing belt..did the water pump, tensioner and pulley on the second one..lasted 120k no problems just didn't wanna chance it this next 60k. It dent's easily and the paint quality is mediocre,clearcoat sucks..the door locks have an attitude sometimes but that didn't start until the 10 yr/100k warranty was up..its an old car that's taken a fair beating..Engine still runs smooth like new. Doesn't leak a drop. I have faith this car will last another 100k if I keep it up as I have.
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Fine Piece of Machinery
Tom , 11/24/2009
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I took over ownership of the car at 17000 miles from my Dad. Currently it has over 92000 miles on it and runs like new.Fuel economy is great.I live in Chicago currently and consistently return over 30mpg in heavy traffic and lots of urban driving.Open road and under less stressful conditions at my previous residence I was consistently returning 36-41 depending on the situation.Kia has the stigma of being cheap but I assure this car is not cheap.It performs very well and I have spent nothing on maintenance except for the usual things like oil changes.The only thing special I do with it is that I use a product called engine restore after each oil change.Kia has done a great job.
2003 Kia Rio
KiaRio, 05/28/2010
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 4 years now and have had no issues with it. It has been very reliable, although a little small and not a lot of power. The fuel economy is great, I spend about $40.00/month driving it when gas prices are lower and about $60.00 per month in the summer season. The only thing that has ticked me off is that the paint on mine has started to chip off the door handles and the clear coat is coming off, not sure if this is a defect that only I have had issues with.
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.