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Used 2003 Kia Rio Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

my zip car

paul salim, 02/17/2005
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this little car. My main car is a Ford 150 Super. I bought this little Kia Rio for when I don't need a truck to save on gas. I am a tall big guy, and it is very comfortable. I love the pickup of a stick, i am amazed at how good of a car it is for the price. I have almost 17,000 miles on it and zero problems (knock on wood). Love it.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best car i have EVER had!

Elizabeth Satko, 02/24/2003
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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The Kia Rio is the greatest automobile I have ever had

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5 out of 5 stars

Good ride

jcwit, 07/14/2007
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Have only had the car one week, but very happy with it so far. Mileage is in the low 40s, 42 to be exact, with gas prices at 3.00 plus makes it great. Ride is very comfortable and quiet for a small car, much better than our Metro which it replaces. Handling is fantastic, corners great, pick-up is better than average for this small an engine. Improvments?? Can't think of any at this time. So far, glad I bought it.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Kia Rio

D, 06/11/2010
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I had this car for two years and had a lot of problems with it mechanically. Through the short time I had it, it dropped a cylinder, the timing belt broke, bending all of the valves and the ball bearing went bad three times. It was very fuel efficient and not a bad deal for the price, but there is a reason that they are so inexpensive.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Money Saver

ChadHutchy, 04/10/2009
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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The car is money saver, It's uncomfortable, noisy, unsafe (poor at stopping), but I’ve saved so much. Yes, 41 mpg, is obtainable by keeping the air filter replaced, along with running 93 octane and your good to go (on a 10 gallon tank it’s only a buck more to put the 93 in). The 2008’s I would expect to be a little better in comfort.

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