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cheap on gas ,reliable,easy to dent.
daniel wood, 12/03/2003
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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i bought this car for my wife to drive back and forth to school. it is very reliable and fuel efficent and who can beat that warranty. down side rides like a buck board needs power steering,and dont ever pull out in front of traffic and think you have enough power to sneek by.
I love my Kia!
CCatsNana, 12/03/2003
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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My Kia gets me everywhere I want to go! I love it!
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kia a great commuter car
pickle, 12/03/2003
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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i bought my rio as a commuter car and it has done excellent! i get 38 mpg and it only cost $7,900.00!...new! i haven't needed the great warranty as of yet. i've taken a 400 mile trip in it and i was happy with the drivers seat comfort, it has 5 adjustments for driver comfort.
Satisfied Customer
BJD, 12/04/2003
2004 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Dependable inexpensive transportation with versitility.
The Rio is a great little car.
Steve Cooper, 12/29/2003
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Smooth and quiet car with plenty of power, loaded with extras, great stereo and unbelievably low price. My 3rd Kia and Ill keep buying them. The Rio is a hidden treasure.
ANDREA
ANDREA WHEELER, 01/17/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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MY SEALT HAS BROKE NOW 3 TIMES WITHIN THE TWO YEARS. I NEEDED A NEW STARTER. MY BRAKES WENT OUT AND THERE WAS NO WARNING IT WENT STRAIGHT TO GRINDING. MY FLUID WAS LEAKING THE FIST 5 MONTHS. MY WINDOW HAD AIR BLOWING IN IT. MY TIME IS SLOW
college girls dream car
dmr0824, 01/21/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car for my daughter who is a freshman in college, she absolutely loves it. Was looking for an inexpensive new car, that would be dependable, good warranty, and a car I felt she would be safe in. This was it. I feel the gas mileage could be better, but I drive a durango and get 13 miles to the gallon, so I shouldn't compain. Overall she loves it, the style fits he, wanted something small and cute. Great 1st new car for her, when she is out of school, he younger sister is looking forward to it for her first car.
Great bargain!
Roger D, 02/10/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Sharp styling inside and out! A NEW car at this price is a breath of fresh air! Awesome warranty! Yes...there are few shortfalls but show me a car at this price that doesn't. It's great bang for the buck. Mine is a silver RS with a 5 speed and I added a rear spoiler with a built in LED brake light which really finishes off an already smart looking car.
Kia Rio
Jlemma, 02/16/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Outstanding little car. I drive this car daily. I am in sales and drive about 15000 miles a year. I have as yet to have a problem with this car. Fantastic stock stereo/CD player,
Kia Rio
FM Hammad, 02/23/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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The Rio is very poor on gas it could be a little more fuel efficient.
rio
jbeam, 02/27/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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great car runs great great controol comfortbale to sit in as a driver or passanger.
We Love Our Kia Rio
Wing Family, 03/02/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought our Kia Rio after doing a lot of reaserch, we wanted a car that had great fuel economy, was not very expensive, had 4 doors, and an alarm system. We found it all with the Kia Rio. We are very happy with the purchase. The warranty is excellent (100,000 to include everything but preventative maintnance.) We have roadside assistance that came with the car. The preventative maintnance is very good. We only have to change the oil every 6000 miles. Overall, we are very happy with our choice, it is a great first car for a family who is just starting out.
New car
itsmecloie, 03/09/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I recently purchased a 2003 leftover, I was leary at first because the Kia company has not been around for long but I am VERY happy with the Rio. Its small but has lots of room, Its sporty and the fuel economy is incredible!
You would be surprised, pleasantly
psalms2711, 03/17/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I am thoroughly pleased with my 2004 Kia Rio. It has so many features that I never would have expected in a car costing 13000.00 fully equipped. An Excellent value and very comfortable to drive.
My thoughts
crapmail, 03/23/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I only have 400 miles on it so far. It is a little slow and the seats are real firm. Not really a complaint because I did not expect a great deal from a car in this price range. I bought it to get to and from work. It gets much better MPG than my other car which is a main reason for the purchase. So far I am quite happy with the car.
Rio review
daveworgan, 04/10/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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The exterior styling is more appealing than most small cars in this class - the interior is nicely appointed for a budget-priced vehicle. The ride is quite controlled and overall is comfortable to drive. It's not a luxury performance car, but then I didn't expect it to be. I've driven mine (2003) 13,000 miles and have been very satisfied. No problems.
Great car
lYxFizzyl, 04/21/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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its a great car for the money i havent had any problems with mine yet and i plan on fixing it up.
04 Rio
jessi, 05/09/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car a week ago and just love to drive it, the only thing my vehicle doesn't have is the power locks and I am used to them from my old car.
This is the greatest economy car!
wiyan, 05/06/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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My husband and I purchased the Rio so he could commute to work. Well this has been the greatest little car we have ever bought! It has good pick up and go! And ever since the price of gas has gone up this car has been a dream. We don't even worry about ths gas anymore because it cut the amount we spend on gas in half. I'm thinking of switching my SUV to buy another KIA product. They are such great cars, I never thought I would be saying that. I used to just love Nissans and Toyotas now, I find myself leaning more towards KIAs.
The Princess and the Pea
NewRioApr04, 05/07/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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The suspension system is very poor, you feel every bump on the highway and every crack in the road. Otherwise, I am very happy with the car.
Kia Rio -Very Good Value
geolehman, 05/22/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Love to drive this car. In over a year and a half have had two very minor repairs. Drives and rides like a small, but not tiny, car and gives a pleasing roar if pushed. Suspension, brakes, and power are more than adequate. It is delivering 32-38 mpg on the road at aggressive to gentle driving Overall average is just shy of 30 mpg with a lot of sub-zero winter city driving. The base Rio at $8,000, when discounted, is a better deal even with its undeserved steep depreciation. I had low expectations of a car at this price. However by my experience the Rio is a very solid well put together machine, which delivers more than just basic transportation.
owener
sueallanmatulis@aol., 06/11/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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great little car. excellent for a towing behind motorhome. plenty of pep.great mileage- 31-35 mpg. a fun little car to drive. no problems since new.
Kia: A good little car
tieghan, 06/09/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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A cute little car that has a suprisingly peppy engine. Great big warranty for a low vehicle price. Comfortable interior especially the front, back is adequate for adults but much better for children. Expanded leg room in the front( more than I had in my Mazda MPV). My gas mileage averages 24 city and 30 highway. Overall great value for the price.
Great Car
Jane Shorey, 06/18/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I love the Kia Rio. I also own a Kia Sentra and am very very pleased with it. I see no problems with the pick-up and I get excellent gas mileage. It may be the lowest price sedan on the market but it is definitely the best buy on the market. I have previously owned vehicles that were quite expensive and feel that Kia is being misjudged. It is an allover great car. I plan to buy another for my daughter.
excellent car
baida63, 06/21/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I really thing this vehicle is a good buy. It is inexpensive and really stretches your dollar. It rides smoother than my fathers much more expensive car. For what you pay you get a lot.
My four day Kia
lellee, 06/24/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought a new 2004 bright red Kia Rio about a week ago. Four days after i bought it, it stopped working. it has been in the shop evesince... they cannot figure out what is wrong and they have to contact the company bc they believe there will be more problems on other kias like mine...some parts of the car are cheapy looking plastic but overall it is a nice car. other than the major problems ive had, i love the car... when i get to drive it!
I'm in love
Pebblz, 08/21/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is exceptional for the price paid and the warranty that goes with it.
Friends don't let friends buy Rios
peterssd, 07/06/2012
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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I purchased my Kia Rio new in 2004 and treated it well - always got oil changes on time, replaced the timing belt at 90,000 miles (I was told to do it by 100k). Within 3 years of purchase the brake proportioning valve went bad. W/in 2 years the rear tires were going bald far faster than they should have - turns out I was sold a new car with a bent rear axle. Past 2 years (100-120k): intermittent electrical problem that we finally realized (after replacing the spark plugs/wires 2x) was a cracked engine coil. Last week (139k): fourth cylinder blew.