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Used 2003 Kia Rio Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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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

Very surprised with this car

Trawick, 06/08/2003
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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My younger sister bought one at the beginning of 2003. Although hers is the Spectra, she has raved on how she loves it. Since I drive about 100 + miles per day, I was using tons of gas on my Toyota Tacoma. Since I've got this car, I've actually hit 40 mpg several times. With 3000 miles on it, I am very impressed. So impressed we bought two more. One for my other younger sister and one for my sister- in-law.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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

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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun Little Car

Jace Beckerman, 11/01/2003
2003 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is great on gas and to drive around town. In spite of its 104 horsepower it feels spunky due to its light weight. The only problems I've found with it is the fact that the armrest on the drivers chair is not at the same level with the arm rest on the drivers door, so on long trips it's a bit of an uncomfort but for the most part the car is well worth the price.

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