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145 messages, Last post on Oct 17, 2006 at 4:57 AM
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| 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! | |
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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 |
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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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I changed oil for the first time on my Rio Cinco 03 and let out the gear oil by mistake - now I need to add more. How do I take out the fill cover? I see it - there is a bolt - must I take the bolt off or does the fill cover just pop off? I sure this is simple but I don't want to break something trying. Thanks for any help! (My email is sakowski Mike |
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Actually, if anyone has an answer - please post here rather than emailing so we all have the information. Thanks! |
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Hi from a Cinco owner . We bought the little car new 21 months ago and I have to say all has been well so far . The brakes are an upgrade over the Rio and will stop very well . Sad that cruise control is not offered but it is a commuter car that would only get to use cruise briefly anyway . Now with 25k on the car it has never gave a hint of problem but early when the motor was breaking in it was killing conventional oil through analysis and the decision was made to use Mobil synthetic 10/30 year round and now it will go 6500 miles on it's tiny 3.2 quart sump capacity without worries as compared to really hurting SL GF3 10/30 dino when it was ran to 3k miles. I expect over 200k out of this car. If so , it was a bargain . Fingers crossed ! |
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| The Rio and Hyundai Accent are to share the next Rio's platform. Has anyone seen any spy photos of what the Rio and Cinco will look like? | |
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| For all you shopping for a Rio. DO NOT pay to much! My sister just completed a deal on a 03 Rio sedan with power up grade, CD player , A/C, Auto trans, for $8199. That is 4G under sticker! That was with no trade or anything down. It was dealer mark down and 1500 rebate from KIA. | |
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Replying to: freddy_k (May 05, 2003 8:40 am) Front Brakes lasted 25K, much better than my Festiva. It wanted new fronts every 10 to 12K miles. Everything else has been "warranty work"...wiper linkage, wheel bearing, AC {wrong part from factory} & 2 recalls. This car is still fun to drive. My dogs {boxers} enjoy it, too. For almost 2 years, it was our "road trip car", then my spouse traded in her '92 Subaru for a Volvo V40...THAT'S AN empty nester ROAD TRIP WAGON!
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