Used 2006 Kia Rio Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Great Car, Great Value, Great MPG!
Keith, 08/10/2008
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Was planning on buying a Honda Civic, but after test driving this '06 Rio, it seemed to be an equal in quality car, but cost $3k to $4k less than comparable Honda Civic. I've put 7,000 miles in 5 mo. So what if no power windows? I can reach across and hand crank the windows with ease! It developed a leak under the frontal area @ 32K miles. KIA dealer replaced seal, still leaked. KIA dealer then replace WHOLE TRANSMISSION @ NO COST TO ME!!! Their warranty is the REAL DEAL! I won't hesitate to buy another KIA. I consistently get 30 mpg in town and at least 35 mpg on highway. I added power locks and cruise for < $600. I LIKE MY '06 KIA RIO!!!
So far so good.
Go Green, 08/25/2009
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our Rio has over 68,000 miles on it and has had no problems. Steering, brakes, everything on this car is still as tight as the day we got it. My wife had traded in her gas guzzling Jeep Cherokee and we laughed at her choice. When gas prices rose, I began using it for selling Real Estate and my clients are shocked when they find how roomy the back seat is. It is a great car for scooting around the city and taking a trip does not break the bank. With a fresh oil change I can get up to 38 mpg on the highway! City driving gets from 25 to 32 mpg. Fresh oil affects the mileage so keep it serviced.
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Wow what a little surprise
Hauber, 04/04/2006
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have always been a Civic owner, but their size and cost priced me out. I needed a reliable and inexpensive little car to get me around town. In my inexpensive car search my expectations were low, but the Kia Rio took me by surprise. It is a well built, cute sporty car that reminds me of the Civics I used to own. It feels solid, it is comfortable and an easy ride. It is simple but seems far more expensive then the money I spent on it. Plus I feel like a bit of an environmentalist driving a little car that doesn't guzzle gas. It is a smooth ride for the most part and can keeps up with the rest of the traffic. A VERY wonderful car for an AWESOME price and warranty.
best bargain
lhennigar, 03/14/2006
2006 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is all around a great one / good mileage & reliable. Front seats are hard, though wouldn't trade it .
Sleeper of the subcompacts
mwrobe1, 05/01/2006
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Simply put, I'm 6'5" and 235lbs...the Kia Rio was the most comfortable and best "fitting" of all the subcompacts I test drove. Price, warranty, and mileage were big factors to my purchase. The car doesn't sound, look, drive, or leave you with any impressions of your typical "econo- box". After driving beaters as my commuter car for 13 years, the Rio was my first new car purchase. I actually look forward to the drive to and from work now.