5 Star Reviews for 2004 Kia Rio

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

3.98/5 Average
76 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Alloy wheels are now standard on the Cinco wagon. Lumbar support has been added to the driver seat in all models, and the center console armrest gets extra padding.

Pros:
  • Small price, big warranty, peppy engine, attractive styling.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • I love my little car. - 2004 Kia Rio
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    I enjoy driving it so much that I am going to end up replacing the motor and transmission on it. Even with replacing both of those I will still be only paying a third of what it would cost to buy a new car. Not to mention even with all the maintenance Ive had done, The car has never once left me stranded. Ive had cars, trucks, and SUVs prior to this car. This was the first time Ive ever had this much fun driving though. Finding parking spots, flitting in and out of traffic, great gas mileage, and shes so simple. Those new cars have just too much technology that will distract me while I am driving. I can also foresee a huge expense of having to replace that technology when it goes out.

  • Excellent Car - 2004 Kia Rio
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    I love my new 2004 Rio. It is fun to drive and very comfortable. I like it also because with the rising gas prices it still doesnt cost much to fill up the tank. My car gets good gas milelage. I like the way it looks and even though it may look small it is very roomy.It also has a good stereo with a cd player. It is a very smooth driving car at a good price and I woudnt trade it for any other car.

  • 155,000 miles and still running - 2004 Kia Rio
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    I commute appox 120 (highway) miles each day in the Midwest (extreme weather, including snow, 100 degree and below zero degree weather days) using this car. I currently have 155K miles on the car. I regularly change the oil (synthetic blend after 100K) and get the belts (timing) replaced every 60K miles. Just this year I have experienced some looseness in using 1st gear (manual transmission). My goal is to get 200K miles out of the car.

  • The Rio is a great little car. - 2004 Kia Rio
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    Smooth and quiet car with plenty of power, loaded with extras, great stereo and unbelievably low price. My 3rd Kia and I’ll keep buying them. The Rio is a hidden treasure.

  • my cinco rocks!!! - 2004 Kia Rio
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    Great car! fun to drive. Great gas mileage for small tank. turns on a dime, and leaves a quarters change.easy to pack for long trips. very comfortable! would tell anyone to buy.road side assistance worked great in a jam. one small problem, but dealer fixed it. GREAT PRICE!!- first new car ever- I love it!!!!

  • excellent car - 2004 Kia Rio
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    I really thing this vehicle is a good buy. It is inexpensive and really stretches your dollar. It rides smoother than my fathers much more expensive car. For what you pay you get a lot.

  • My Kia - 2004 Kia Rio
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    This is my second Kia, both the same model. The first was in an accident with an 18 wheel tractor trailer and a guard rail. The car was totaled... demolished and I walked away without a scratch. The divers cage never collapsed even after it flipped over after hitting the guard rail and being hit by the tractor trailer doing at least 65 miles an hour. One heck of a safe vehicle.

  • I love my Kia! - 2004 Kia Rio
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    My Kia gets me everywhere I want to go! I love it!

  • 2004 Kia Rio - 2004 Kia Rio
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    This automobile is a car drivers dream come true. has a exellent gas milage and a great interior and exterior the 2004 kia rio is a very riliable car.

  • No Complaints here - 2004 Kia Rio
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    I bought my Rio in March of 2004 and I love it to bits. I have no complaints and I think I will always own a KIA. They have impressed me with there service and I love my car.

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