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Used 2006 Kia Rio Wagon Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Happily Surprised!

LL, 04/12/2006
2006 Kia Rio 5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was on a very tight budget and looking to buy a new car, almost certain that I couldn't get a "real" car. After researching a lot I bought the Kia Rio SX and let me tell you, this car is amazing! Drives very smooth, looks good and feels like an amazing car when you drive it. I highly recommend it. It is a very Fun car to own, and wonderful when it's time to go to the pump.

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3 out of 5 stars

brake problems and gas pedal problems

karen, 04/03/2009
2006 Kia Rio 5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Purchased because of the cost and size along with good mileage. I have had 3 brake cylinders replaced in less than 1 year two of them on the same side and still my brakes are squeaky and at times making noises that I have never had before in any vehicle I have ever driven. They seem unwilling or unable to diagnose the real problem. I am very disatisfied with the car. Problems with the gas pedal sticking 1st thing in the morning and they are unable to find the problem with that as well. I'm unhappy with the car.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread

Busters Dad, 04/30/2006
2006 Kia Rio 5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I just love it love it love it Handles great, holds the road, well soundproofed.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

still love the car

67mustang, 02/22/2007
2006 Kia Rio 5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car in December of 05 brand new. i loved it right out the gate. The car has good turning radius and enough kick to get some speed out of the 110 horse power engine. And the fuel mileage is great - I can go to San Diego to Huntington Beach and back and back again to the beach on one tank! I put some custom rims on the car and it looks and feels great. Controls are easy and still in love with this car

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Very Basic Transportation

Charles Seale, 09/23/2006
2006 Kia Rio 5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful

I bought my Kia Rio 5 on Jan. 3, 2006. I bought it because at the time it was all I could afford. Let me start out by telling you the good stuff: It's cute and has 100,000 mile warranty. That's about it. The reviewers talk about performance features and such. The car is a slug. Going up a long incline (even with overdrive turned off) is a loud and exhausting experience. The gas mileage is no where near what Kia advertises. I was told the absolute minimum gas mileage was 32 in the city. Try 22 mpg. I am a conservative driver and keep very careful records, so I am quite certain about that number. The car is very cramped; driving it for more than an hour will wear you out

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