2001 Kia Rio review from North America
"Not worth the money or headache!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to have the engine removed in order to get to a wire that kept causing my engine light to go on 25 days after I purchased it.
I have had a recall notice twice on it for two different things in the last year.
General comments?
Gas mileage is horrible for such a little car.
However, because it is small, it makes for moving through traffic easy.
It's really loud in the cabin when traveling at high speeds.
The car seems like a bargain at its price, but when one has to keep using the warranty, the price doesn't matter anymore. It's a waste of time!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 25th June, 2004 |