There's lots of stuff that is bad with my Rio.
The paint was chipped and scratched when I first bought it. The Dealer said it was my problem to deal with. Kia said they'd stand behind the dealer.
The dealer then charged me $10 for a "fingernail paint" sized bottle of touch-up paint!
After 2.5 months, the brakes began to squeal.
After 3 months, the air from the AC started to have a stale smell. Also, the mirror cover on the passenger side visor fell off.
After 4 months the car began to jolt when it changes gears while climbing a hill.
After 4-5 months the exhaust started to smell like rotten eggs.
Gas mileage is more like 25 miles/gallon not like the 40-44 like the sticker said.
The engine is very loud, comparable to a truck! Its even louder when the AC is on.
Last week I had to replace the battery.
Today, I have to have the starter replaced!!!
Just a few days ago, when I got into the car after doing some grocery shopping, my 17 month old car with 19K miles wouldn't even start!!! That was very frustrating and embarrassing.
I'm never buying a Kia again. I'm never buying anything Korean again either.
I loved the Toyota that I had previously so I'm not giving up on Imports... at least not yet.
Kia is the worst!
Never buy a Kia.
My 2001 rio never said 40-44 mpg, it was more like 28, about what your getting now, did you see the scrathes when you picked it up?
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