2004 Kia Rio review from North America
"I hate this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has eaten brakes from day one. I don't really mind that, but it is a pain.
My big issue is that my timing belt blew very early. It is not covered under the warranty because it is apparently suppose to be changed at 60,000 miles. This is extremely early. When the belt blew it absolutely demolished my entire engine. My 10 year 100,000 mile warranty is now null and void.
General comments?
I will never own another Kia in my life.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th July, 2008 |