2003 Kia Rio review from North America
"Kinda Ugly, but a great basic car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Little paint flake chip on the grille.
Engine light came on tightened gas cap and fixed problem.
General comments?
Dependal car OK handling is peppy for 104 horsepower.
Brakes good and stops short distances, but sometimes brakes lock.
I am getting close to advertised mileage driving it hard.
Comfort is just fine for a couple of hour drive.
I like the noisey engine I think it sounds cool (has a good rev to it).
Factory cd/stereo sound pretty damn good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Ram Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 18th May, 2004 |