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Used 2004 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

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tree0923, 04/26/2010
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

bought brand new, had to take to dealership often for brake and clutch issues. Timing belt broke at 57k miles destroying engine, fortunately under warranty. 'NEW' engine gets worse mpg (only 27-30). Stereo eats CD's regularly. Things break and pop off all the time. Alignment issues from day one. On my 3rd engine now that my camshaft snapped in 2 ruining the head and valves. Costs more the fix than anything I've ever owned. Leaves me stranded more often than not. This car is only worth the value of a running engine. I will never buy another KIA.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Rio Cinco

Dumb Ass, 06/11/2004
2004 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Bought the Cinco almost two yers ago and have no complaints about the quality. There are some toys I would have like to have had, cruise for one. I get 32 MPG on the highway and 20 plus in town. It zips through the traffic well and handles great. I have always had big crs, caddies, Imperials, maxima, etc and I like this one fine. Suits my purpose and like the gas mileage.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Kia

RGreene, 06/21/2004
2004 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is my second Kia, both the same model. The first was in an accident with an 18 wheel tractor trailer and a guard rail. The car was totaled... demolished and I walked away without a scratch. The divers cage never collapsed even after it flipped over after hitting the guard rail and being hit by the tractor trailer doing at least 65 miles an hour. One heck of a safe vehicle.

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3 out of 5 stars

not bad, really..

raytownman, 11/18/2012
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

Not had the car long, but so far not bad. Good mpg, rides well, comfortable. (I'm 6'4''). bought from private owner who had already had the head and belt done, along with a new clutch. So the hard stuff is done. I use it as a commuter car, and it serves me well. Not bad for me!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Kia Good and Bad

Elmer Wood, 09/29/2004
2004 Kia Rio Cinco 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My only complaints is the paint is thin and scratches just looking at it-----It shimmies at 60-65 and can't be fixed

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