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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.
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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.