Used 2003 Kia Rio Wagon Consumer Reviews
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Disappointed.
addii, 10/07/2010
2003 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car second hand from a guy who drove mostly highway. In the few months that I have owned it The hatchback has locked up several times, the driver's side door only works half the time (meaning I have to climb out the passenger seat). The car has stalled on me in mid-intersection. The engine light came on and car started to lug, had to pull over it lost all acceleration. The engine constantly revs and drops back down making it impossible to get to the speed you want easily. The back right window will not open from drivers panel. Overall I'm really unhappy with this car and regret buying it.
Rio RX-V
Marcus Walters, 09/20/2003
2003 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very fun car to drive, handles surprisingly well. A bit noisy at high speeds though normal considering small engine. All in all amazing bang for your buck.
Nice ride
MisterT, 01/30/2003
2003 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I went from driving a mid-size pick up to the Cinco, so there was a period of adjustment for me. The understeer from a front-wheel drive car does take a little getting used to. Two months later...I love it! The speed sensitive power steering could use a little tweaking. I have noticed low speed sharp turns have a strange feel to them. And I would say that the cabin noise at low speeds it a little louder than I would like. In general, both city and highway driving, my Cinco is a pleasure to drive. Definitely the most bang for the buck.
Kia wagon review from Pam
pamer, 09/27/2003
2003 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is wonderful to drive, it has only one problem, if you drive gravel roads, it has a problem with mud, the mud sticks up underneath, and you get a bit of a shimmy from it. The automatic carwash with the undercarriage feature will solve this if you get it before it becomes too caked on
It's just a matter of time.
wilolaboy, 02/09/2003
2003 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Kia has been doing some homework with the Rio and it's entire lineup. The 2003 Rio Wagon is a lot better than a Echo or the Accent. Why? , because of the interior, cargo, desing, and warranty. If you put them together, no other small, reliable and economic new automobile can match. Not even Hyundai or the overpriced Toyota Echo.
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