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#180 of 605 Looked at some '06 Rios by allfiredup Oct 26, 2005 (7:03 pm)
I've been to two Kia dealers in the last few days just to look around. Most of the Rios I've seen have had the power package and they have ALL been automatics. Not one single 5-speed at either dealer. There were a couple of LXs without the power package, too.   I would have test driven if they'd had a manual, but the automatic doesn't interest me in the least. I was impressed with the overall look and the interior. I gave my info to a salesman at both dealers so they could call when they got a manual in. One checked his incoming cars on order and said they have a red one coming in in 1-2 weeks, but no power package.   BTW, none of these cars had ABS either. I wonder why they offer ABS but none of the cars on lots have it? To keep the price down perhaps?   I've been shopping in the Civic/Mazda3 realm, but a lower car payment would suit me just fine. I look forward to driving a 5-speed Rio and the Hyundai Accent as well. Replies to this message: backy (Oct 27, 2005 5:18 am) allfiredup (Oct 28, 2005 11:55 pm)
#181 of 605 Re: Looked at some '06 Rios [allfiredup] by backy Oct 27, 2005 (5:18 am)
Replying to: allfiredup (Oct 26, 2005 7:03 pm) You've hit on the reason I prefer ABS to be standard. It's too hard to find, especially on low-end Kias and Hyundais. That by itself would be a good reason to wait until the Accent with its standard ABS comes out.   On the lack of sticks, I wonder if they think automatics will sell better because the mpg rating is higher? Also there's more markup on those. Replies to this message: allfiredup (Oct 28, 2005 11:55 pm)
#183 of 605 Re: Looked at some '06 Rios [backy] by allfiredup Oct 28, 2005 (11:55 pm)
Replying to: backy (Oct 27, 2005 5:18 am) The higher MPG of the automatic certainly doesn't hurt. But the truth is very few cars are sold with manual transmission these days. Maybe 5% or so. Economy subcompacts are also the most likely to have manuals, but still they're few and far between.
#187 of 605 2006 kia rio LX by kiario06 Nov 05, 2005 (10:14 pm)
For some reason that link I typed doesnt work. It is the right one. You'll hafta type it into the address bar. Dont know why its doing that Replies to this message: allfiredup (Nov 05, 2005 10:37 pm) kiario06 (Nov 05, 2005 10:58 pm) chuck1959 (Nov 06, 2005 10:49 am)
#188 of 605 Re: 2006 kia rio LX [kiario06] by allfiredup Nov 05, 2005 (10:37 pm)
Replying to: kiario06 (Nov 05, 2005 10:14 pm) Sharp little car, especially for $12k. I saw one on the road today that was red, very nice looking. I want to take a look at the Rio5, but none of the dealers near me have any. They must be selling as soon as they get them.   Your link isn't working because there is a period at the end when you click it. Edit the message and take off the period and it will work. Replies to this message: kiario06 (Nov 05, 2005 10:58 pm) chuck1959 (Nov 06, 2005 10:49 am)
#189 of 605 Re: 2006 kia rio LX [allfiredup] by kiario06 Nov 05, 2005 (10:58 pm)
Replying to: allfiredup (Nov 05, 2005 10:37 pm) I wanted to look at the Rio5 too but the dealership i went to said they didnt even get any on the lot yet. Im in Phoenix AZ and i have to say i havent seen one 06 rio on the road yet besides mine. i really wanted to see what other colors they came out in.   thanks about the link. i thought i was going nuts lol

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