2004 Kia Rio review from North America
"Drive the car at 50 mph for long life"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The check engine light has turned on. The car is one day out of the dealership and the check engine light has appeared already. The dealer promised that repairs can be done at any qualified repair place, but the dealership wants the vehicle to be repaired in Phoenix, AZ. The distance to Phoenix, AZ is 300 miles one way.
General comments?
The car is a glorified Volkswagen engine at high rpms. The car is nice, but the RPMs are high.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 23 miles |
| Most recent distance | 280 miles |
| Previous car | GMC S-15 |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2004 |