2003 Kia Rio review from North America
"A bad investment. It was my 1st new car and I'm a very sad ownner"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Windows leaked air since day 1.
Hard start because of reformulated gasoline. Problem fixed.
Oil shooting out of plugs. Replaced head gasket.
Oil shooting out of plugs. Replaced head.
Day after replacing head. Check engine light came on. Temp went to hot and car smoked.
This car is a 2003 and been the worst investment I made.
Car has been in service often.
General comments?
Car is unreliable.
Looks are great.
Mileage great.
Engine. Atleast in this one was bad.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Kia Rio |
| Date of Entry | 27th June, 2005 |