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Used 2006 Kia Rio Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

Pretty good basic car

Julia, 03/10/2008
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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I had my rio for 2 years almost exactly and it had 50,000 miles on it! It still ran great but I did keep having problems with the battery. I had to get 3 within that period of time and the third was malfunctioning. That didnt really bother me since it was easily fixed, covered by warranty and there were no other problems. The ride is noisy and random passengers would always think a window was cracked from wind noise. I was warned of that and it didnt matter to me. I liked the interior actually and thought it looked cool and cleaned well. Gas mileage was not nearly as good as expected. If possible spend more get civic, much better quality and gas mileage. But this is good for the money.

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5 out of 5 stars

What You'd Not Expect

carlovermda, 11/24/2005
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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When purchasing the car, I read that the newly redesigned Rio would utilize Hyundai technology, being a vast improvement over the old model which was based on the old Ford Aspire platform. Though a little loud at hard starts, the engine is very smooth and not hard to get off the line. The seats are VERY comfortable which is a feature that some upmarket models still have not fully embraced yet. Overall NOW this car is a formidable candidate for anyone looking for an affordable car of high value and good quality.

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5 out of 5 stars

This car gives you more for your money!

Eddie G., 02/21/2006
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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When I first test drove the Rio I enjoyed the smooth ride and the great acceleration it delivers. Then I realized I'm still only driving a 4 cylinder.... who knew! It can really get up and go. With all the safety feature's and all the extras that the 2006 carries you can't beat it for the price.! My wife and I are very pleased with the gas mileage and not to mention the warranty. It takes the guilt and conviction out of purchasing a new car; we don't look at it as a purchase but an investment. Besides this car we own an SUV and a 3500 Chevy truck so while those big vehicles sit and only get driven when we "have to", the Rio will no doubt have its turn to show us how great it is!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly impressed!

Doug Madaga, 09/30/2006
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
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First look at the Rio and I thought "not bad". Sat in the car and said, "not bad". Went for a test ride and said, "WOW"! Quite an impressive ride for a small economy class. Good looks, good price, superb handling and great gas mileage. With the solid warranty the car is virtually maintenance free for many years. Indeed I was surprisingly impressed!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Rikki's Rio

Rikki Nelson, 05/18/2006
2006 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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This little card is absolutely great. Great ride and very dependable. Great on gas too!

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