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Used 2004 Kia Rio Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My thoughts on Kia Rio

Sonstream, 11/07/2003
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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It's fun to drive, but seems to use more fuel than I expected.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

embarressed to be seen in it

Sue Wilson, 12/01/2003
2004 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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the paint is chipping I don't want to be seen in my rio, I was proud at first untill the paint started to leave white spots

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