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Used 2004 Kia Rio Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

NEVER BUY A KIA!!

akheier, 02/25/2009
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I was driving home down hwy 50 and the car suddenly shut off. There were 2 semi-trucks behind me that had to swerve to miss me! I was almost killed over this stupid car! As I drove it happened a few more times and it turned out to be the circuit breaker. Since then I have had probs with brakes, AC, axle, and now the trans! The car I drove before this gave me very few minor probs until the trans finally went out at 206k miles. The Kia only has 52K! Please listen to my advice and stay away from Korean cars or any Asian car for that matter

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5 out of 5 stars

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 I’ll keep buying them. The Rio is a hidden treasure.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

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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

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