2004 Kia Rio RS review from North America

I have had to have one wheel bearing replaced.

I had the car into the dealer for a check engine light once; turned out to be nothing.

I was so pleased to buy a car in perfect condition for only $7500.00.

I drive it in Northern Ontario, Canada where the temperatures reach -30 Celsius, pot-holes etc.

The car is flawless. Good gas mileage.

Can't push it too hard up hills. If you drop it into 3rd gear it actually performs rather nicely.

I barely touch the gas to cruise at 120k/p/h. Summer I get 45m/p/g (Canadian gallon) and in the winter average 33. I can't complain.

The bumper to bumper warranty up to 100,000km or 5 years is terrific.

The dealership has been excellent.

Of course the paint doesn't stand up well, but this is a cheap car. I think for such a cheap car it is pretty amazing to have a DOHC motor, A/C, CD player, dual airbags etc.