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DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!
Alyssa, 12/18/2015
2008 Kia Rio SX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 19 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car I have ever owned. It is constantly breaking down, I have to take it to the shop for repairs on average 3 times each year. I would never suggest this vehicle to ANYONE!
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Don't buy
anonymous, 11/17/2010
2008 Kia Rio LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car is junk. It handles horribly in the snow. After only two years I had to replace both wheel bearings, my check engine light came on, I've had to replace all four tires. It's too small and it hate that I don't have keyless entry. This car has ruined my experience with Kia so much that I will never purchase another.
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Rio5 not well known but a good car
rs, 06/25/2008
2008 Kia Rio Rio5 LX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a commuter car. It is great. I get 34 mpg combined driving. It is cute, the girls love it. I did not buy it for that though. It made sense to me a good value in a nice package. I drive a lot and was driving a big truck, the monthly payment and gas for this car is cheaper than the gas for my truck. I read many reviews on the internet and reliability is up there too. For a sub compact it is quiet. Lots of features for the money. It has a small engine but has enough power to get me up hills at the speed limit. I'm very happy with it.
Mileage over rated
Edward, 08/29/2008
2008 Kia Rio SX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The mileage rating of 41 MPG is very over rated and was the selling point for me. However, for a subcompact the car performs well, and even at high speed is quite and handles well. The second big selling point for a sub compact was the quietness of the car. This area outdid the other higher price cars on the lot. The sports package put the extra touch on the inside. All and all it is a good car, but I'm getting about the same with my Honda as far as MPG and the reason I treaded was for better gas mileage, so in the end I lost. Breaks do squeak.
base model
j.q.t., 01/24/2008
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Started driving the base model and it is really easy to manuver. The steering is hard, but got use to having to hold onto the steering wheel at all times. Sporty, nice interior, gasoline mileage doesn't look to promising at the moment, but may get better. Some models they advertise on lot, 44 mpg, but window sticker shows much lower, very much lower. Overall, for the price, you may do better, but the warranty is really the good part.