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Used 2009 Kia Rio Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

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rioowner, 01/28/2008
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The basic Rio is pleasantly surprising. All is well with it, except filling the gas tank today, I got 30.1 mpg. On the lot where I bought my Rio were signs on some of the Rios stating 44 mpg. Now, I know that is highway miles, and the sticker only said 27 city, 34 highway, but something is amiss here. I am thinking, if I get 44 highway, then I think I should get at least 35 city. And driving it slower than two thirds of other vehicles, I think that should have been accomplished. I am disappointed in the mileage I got for 9.98 gallons, traveling 301 miles. The reason I bought it was for the mileage. But.....

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4.13 out of 5 stars

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Ex SUV owner, 04/23/2008
2008 Kia Rio SX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My wife and I just recently purchased a 2008 Kia Rio and traded in her 01 Ford Escape. She is very happy with the car. It cost her about half to fill the gas tank than it did before and she can drive for almost twice as long. The interior is very sporty with black and red stitched seating. My question is Why would anyone want to buy a base model Rio when the price of a almost fully loaded one isn't much more.

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT 👍 CAR

Lovetts87, 05/15/2019
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great car to own I have a 2008 Kia Rio sadan....and it has 182,943 miles and I'm only paying $800

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4.88 out of 5 stars

great car

jeep4wheeler, 04/16/2008
2008 Kia Rio 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought the '08 Kia Rio because of the good gas millage and its dependability. I put about 90 miles a day on my Rio and get 35 mpg. It is fun to drive. This is my first car. I had always owned a truck or SUV but needed the better millage. The only thing I see my Rio needs is maybe a couple of storage compartments at arms reach of the driver.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

It does what it says it will do!

Fletch, 03/13/2010
2008 Kia Rio Rio5 LX 4dr Wagon (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is a great economy car. It drives well and the gas consumption is great. The warranty is fantastic. The bearings in the front wheels went and were replaced by Kia dealership without hesitation and no cost to me. Very reliable and gets you from point A to point B comfortably, cheaply and with no problems.

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