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#76 of 145 doors hard to open by rwiegel Jun 16, 2003 (7:51 am)
It seems that compressing the weather seal causes pressure on door latch. I am afraid I am going to break the outside door handle. I tried to adjust the strikers but they are fixed. Any one else have this problem and does it go away after the seal takes a set? The cinco has 1000 miles now still pleased.....
#77 of 145 rio trans coments by rwiegel1 Jun 17, 2003 (9:59 pm)
After some searching the trans in the rio is mazda type has been in service for ever. I feel confidant in my cinco knowing the engine/trans combo is solid. The size is great easy to park. There is enough space in back with seats down to take a nap.
#78 of 145 Value priced wagon gets a thumbs up from me by libertycat Jul 16, 2003 (9:14 pm)
HOSTS, can we rename this "Kia Cinco" as that is the official name for this wagon? I know it is Rio Cinco that sounds so clunky just like Corolla Matrix or Camry Solara. I know they name these to tally sales to the original name.
#80 of 145 Also I LOVE the styling of this cute subcompact wagon by libertycat Jul 16, 2003 (9:15 pm)
I see a new class coming-subcompact wagons!
#81 of 145 smulvey by libertycat Jul 16, 2003 (9:17 pm)
There is not going to be a V6 in a subcompact wagon all about value. Especially not a 3.5 for goodness's sakes. I agree a more powerful four cylinder should be optional.
#82 of 145 Kia In General by samfr44 Sep 14, 2003 (7:22 am)
Just thought I would share my experiences with my Kia. (actually my wife's) When My wife decided to get her drivers license in 1999, at 40 years old, I wanted her to learn and have a new car if possible. To make a short story shorter, after looking around, we decided to buy a Sephia. We bought a 1998 demo with a touch over 8000 miles on it. Really have not looked back since. This is not to say that we have not had a few problems, but for a car that we paid 10000 dollars for, no real complaints. Things like the brake valve, and an electrical problem were the biggest problems. I believed that the brakes were just undersized. Still, the car has almost 80000 miles on it and we just have not put much in it at all. Another problem has been the paint. I really don't much like it. Well, my job has changed and made a move necessary that is two hours away from our home. My wife has finally moved up with me and we have closed down the home until this stint is over. My wife is a nurse and has decided to keep her foot in the door where she was working, so two times a month she makes the drive and works there.   Well we decided that maybe it was time to think about replacing her Sephia. We looked around and finally drove a Cinco. We are buying another demo, 2002 with 9700 miles on it. Great price. Nice little car. Not as much power as I would like, but somewhat better than her Sephia. Paint is much better and the details are just fine. Good room inside, comfortable seats, nice accessory layout. We just got the car, and I probably won't drive it much, but I will keep updates as time permits.   Just so you all know, I have read all the information about how bad Kia was/is, but I had no hesitation based on my experience with my wifes Sephia.
#83 of 145 samfr44-I appreciate the Kia update from you guys..... by iluvmysephia1 Sep 14, 2003 (9:58 am)
I also owned a Sephia(a 1999)and had a few problems with mine as well but those were quickly taken care of by the service department. When my '99 Sephia had 80,000 miles on it I also decided to trade in for another Kia, this one a Sportage 4x4. I'm also really happy with each Kia I've owned and feel that they deliver on value, which is exactly why I buy them in the first place. I sat in a Rio Cinco but my wife immediately poo-pooed that idea as her heart was set on the Sportage. I would've honestly settled for either. Oh, BTW, good for your wife for not quite leaving her job just yet. Nurses are currently in HUGE demand and the problem is getting worse according to a Reader's Digest article I just read. I'm sure her work appreciates it. I'm currently being trained in another Allied Health field, that of Respiratory Therapy, also in big demand. Enjoy your Kia!
#84 of 145 An update by samfr44 Sep 17, 2003 (6:06 pm)
iluvmysephia1, Was not sure if this board was still active, but glad it is. My wife has had her new Cinco now for a week, and has just fallen in love with it. (maybe she won't put so many dings in this one). Of course, I have not driven it since the test drive, so I am pretty sure she likes it. At any rate, thanks for the words. Sam
#85 of 145 Nice to see a little activity in here! by revka Sep 18, 2003 (7:17 am)
samfr44 - Welcome to the Wagon's board, and thanks for your detailed notes. We look forward to hearing more about your wife's new Rio Cinco. Happy motoring!   Revka Host of Hatchbacks & Wagons Message Boards

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