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Single Mom w/2 teens, 12/26/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My car is only two months *new*. I have a 4-door sedan, automatic, air- cond., am/fm/cd and the 'upgrade pkg.' but no power windows/doorlocks. A bit hard getting used to NOT having those in a car but I can live without it. There is plenty of interior space for those sitting up front, however, those sitting in back have relatively NO LEG ROOM. Door handles etc. inside are obviously cheap plastic and somewhat ugly though functional. Engine needs more power, especially driving uphill on freeways as well as simply trying to pick up speed to merge onto a freeway or to pass other vehicles. Fuel economy is great! Overall decent and driveable car for the price.
Good car for price
Bill Schwalbach, 07/14/2004
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car costs just under 10,000. I use it almost completly on the highway, and I have been getting on average 40 mpg. Not the most powerful car, but it will get up to highway speeds just as well as any other car with a 4 cylinder engine. The interior has plenty of little things that don't seem to matter until you have them. It has cup holders you can actually use for more than a can. I'm 6'2" and I fit comfortably inside the car without hitting my head. The gearshift could be set a little farther back though. I have to move my leg when shifting in the low gears. Overall, for the price, and for the amount I save on fuel, it is a great car for the money.
Great little car
huff3, 05/19/2007
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Rio used, had all servicing done. Still under warranty. Had this car on a 1k trip last month. Got anywhere from 29 to 33 mpg. Had no problems at all. I have just had 60 k service done, new timing belt, etc. This must be done on time for 4 cylinder engines. This Rio is very reliable, uses no oil, is easy to park, has an adjustable drivers seat (helps on long trips). Best thing about this car is the warranty. It is much longer than US cars and the service department never gives me a hard time. Better yet is gas mileage.
Buying a used Rio
Rio Owner, 09/26/2008
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I recently bought a used 2004 Rio. Overall it handles beautifully on Highway and city driving, 45 MPH is ideal. On the freeway it is a rough. I live on a hill and it feels like I am driving over ripples when I hit the brakes to slow down. It is a little alarming at first, it feels like a flat tire. I do like the car, it looks nice also and can be found relatively cheap used and with low miles.
WORST CAR EVER
breezy7, 09/01/2012
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
My Kia Rio has kicked the bucket at 177k after a crap load of problems. I replaced everything under the sun in the cooling system. 2 new radiators. headlights, tail-lights. Drivers door doesn't lock. Two windows wont go down. I had a transmission fluid leak which was a pain in the butt breaking down every 20 min. New alternator belt. Brake fluid leak. and 2 bad oxygen sensors caused a horrible shaking. I HATE THIS CAR. EVERYTIME I GOT IT FIXED, something else went wrong.!!! NEVER AGAIN KIA. NEVERRRRR AGAIN !!!
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