Used 2008 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews
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THIS CAR SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pinkpanda, 06/01/2011
2008 Kia Rio SX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
this car has had problems since 1 year after buying it brand new i have had transmission promblems about 5 or 6 times and they say its something else the service people mess up stuff that i have to take back to have them fix the still havent fixed my transmission they are very rude and i would not tell anyone to buy one of these cars they will screw you over on the warenty and when its over they will finally tell you whats been wrong with your car the whole time so that you have to pay for it they need to do there job or go out of business
It's a Kia...
Dreamorpheus, 05/08/2010
2008 Kia Rio Rio5 LX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Within the first year of owning the car, both front wheel-bearings went out. Twice each. Needs an O/D or 6th gear, MPG dwindles at highway speeds. The interior is rather gray, 'bout four different shades of gray, makes your soul sad. Have a issue with the driver- side window crank; keep smacking my knee on it, knocking off the knob. You also can't really sleep in the hatch, bit cramped, and the floors not flat. As unpleasing, and some times annoying this all may be, it's still a good little car. Its a grate car to buy new, by the end of the warranty you can just throw it away. It handles like a go-cart, gets good MPG in town, CHEAP, and they fix almost anything for the life of the car.
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Excellent gas sipper
Glenn, 06/23/2008
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for an inexpensive ride that's great on gas, the Kia Rio is all you need! I bought the 4 door base to use as my "run around" car and I am getting 39 MPG based on about a 60% stop-and-go and 40% highway driving ratio. It's the best no frills car out there, easily the best bang for the buck. I never thought I'd buy a Kia/Hyundai, but with gas prices being what they are and just needing some basic wheels, this car hits the target dead on!
Great Car at a good price
smalltownsouthernman, 10/26/2010
2008 Kia Rio Rio5 SX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car pre-owned with only 4000 miles on it. I haven't had any problems out of it to date. I do notice that when i drive it after sitting over night the rear brakes tend to be touchy and squeak some. The engine also tends to have a little rattle to it when it is cold. Not sure why it does that but once it warms up it is flawless. it may have something to do with the CVT.
Will never buy again!
lindseyh26, 01/11/2012
2008 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car back in 2008. I have had to replace things i shouldnt have had to replace already. Replaced bearings, rotars, i go through tires like no ones business, and timing belt has to be replaced about ever 30,000 miles. (rio's are known for that) other than that the car is pretty good, but i would never purchase one again. They will last forever, but you have to always be replacing something.