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Used 2004 Kia Rio Sedan Consumer Reviews

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Cheap on gas, high on repairs

goatgirl, 12/11/2008
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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This car gets good mileage, 33-41 mpg, but you pay for it in repairs. It is only 5 years old and I have had to replace a wheel bearing, after 3 years, the air intake x2 in 3 years, leaving us stranded both times. Front end feels out of alignment, even after getting alignment, and having new tires balanced. Driver's side wiper arm is stripped, most things are dealer items so spendy. Seat belt on driver side back seat quit working right after the 60,000 warranty ran out. Radiator overflow hose came off twice. Hubby threatens to sell it all the time.

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

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!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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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