2001 Kia Rio review from North America
"I would not buy another KIA model in my entire life-very unhappy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The main problem that I have had with this car is stalling out in idle mode. (Meaning, I am either at a stop light or sign and the car cuts completely off. Thankfully, after turning the car off and into Park and then restarting, the car starts back up-but it is very nerve wracking when this happens, because I don't know if and when the car will no longer start back up.
General comments?
It is roomier than other cars, such as the Toyota Echo.
The seats don't go that far back and I have bonked my head on the roof of the car numerous times (while getting into and out of the vehicle-not recommended for short people.)
Car does not travel smoothly at speeds higher than 55 m.p.h.
As a new car buyer, I would not recommend this car to other people due to mechanical issues that are un-solveable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Skylark |
| Date of Entry | 28th March, 2006 |