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should've been great
George, 07/24/2009
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car second hand from an elderly lady with 8,300 miles on it, and at first I loved it. Good performance due to light weight, and great mileage (32 mpg) certainly had me feeling good when gas prices soared. Love the warranty coverage, though I've had to use it throughly, and this was the cars ultimate undoing. By 61,000 miles of mixed city, suburban and long highway drives, it has gone through several (4- 5) sets of front wheel bearings, a control arm, a few sensors (check engine light comes on every spring for something different) and a TRANSMISSION. I'm currently facing another failed sensor, an ominous noise that the dealer says is "normal" and spotty starts. Hoped for better.
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Alexis, 07/22/2003
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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Since I've had my car it's gotten me everywhere I need to go. It rides pretty smooth and gets wonderful gas mileage. It is my first car and its a pretty good price and reasonable to be someones first car. Overall, this car is a good one to drive.
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joepostal, 07/23/2003
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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I was doubtful at first, especially after reading the 'professional' reviews of this car. But I needed a low payment, and loved the warranty. After owning it for a couple months, I love it. It's fun to drive, nice looking, economical. I would highly recommend it.
matt's rio
matthew vance, 08/08/2003
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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im 20 male and my 1st car was a 69 corvette so i decided to go practical probablly cause i dont wanna get 6 gallons to the mile. plus i wanted to buy a brand new car. so with a hefty down payment,there were some difficulties with the initial offer my payment did drop. but DONT BE SCARED BY THE 104 HORSE POWER IT DOES HAVE SO MUCH POWER. I MEAN I CAN PULL UP SOME BILLOWING WHITE SMOKE WITH MY TIRES ITO 2ND GEAR.I HAVE A 5 SPEED MANUAL. ALSO THE ACCELERATION IS AWESOME, THE CAR IS LIGHT SO U ARE COOL BT STOCK BASICALLY I CAN TAKE ANY 6 CYLINDER CAMARO OR NE HONDA. ITS A GREAT 1ST CAR AND HAS AWESOME POWER AND SO SO FUN TO DRIVE I HAVE A BLAST
I love my car
girl, 12/20/2002
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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I love how smooth this car drives. It is very comfortable and quiet. they also made great colors for the cars this year. I think this is a great family car.