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black kia by kiario06
Nov 18, 2005 (9:35 pm)
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Thats the exact car that i purchased couple of weeks ago. i had my site up for people to see the color. here it is if u missed it. this time ill remember not to put a period at the end lol. http://lowrider.cardomain.com/id/devilslayer05
 
Interior was an adjustment cuz its really light. But i still like it. I saw the darker interior and didnt like it at all.
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kiario06... by iluvmysephia1
Nov 18, 2005 (10:27 pm)
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do you find that you have enough room up front when another adult is sitting in the passenger seat next to you? My wife and I have a decent amount of room up front in our '01 Kia Sportage 4x4. I like this new '06 Kia Rio sedan and '06 Kia Rio5 both but am concerned up front about the amount of shoulder room available in them.
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I just looked at your '06 Kia Rio by iluvmysephia1
Nov 18, 2005 (10:35 pm)
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pictures again, kiario06. Very nice car, I officially would like to have one!
 
I would take the dark interior, but would look at a lighter color interior along with the dark and then make my decision which one I like best.
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Re: kiario06... [iluvmysephia1] by kiario06
Nov 19, 2005 (10:41 pm)
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Nov 18, 2005 10:27 pm)

Me and my husband drive together all the time and i find it a good amount of shoulder room. Ive never found it quishy between us and hes a pretty big guy. Although in the 04 we had, sometimes when he shifted, sometimes he would bump into me but now we dont have that problem. They certainly made it more roomier than the older models.
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kiario6... by iluvmysephia1
Nov 20, 2005 (2:51 pm)
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my local Kia dealer has an '06 Kia Rio sedan like yours, only it's an automatic. They also have an '06 Kia Rio5 hatchback in stock, and it has the 5-speed manual. It's selling for $14,195 and has power everything. They got the black '06 Rio sedan like yours in first, about 2 1/2 weeks ago. The '06 Kia Rio5 hatchback/wagon they just got in about a week and a half ago. The Rio5 is Tropical Red, it sort of looks like the San Francisco 49'er red, if you know what that looks like. I like it a lot.
 
So, I have my eye on the Rio5 in Tropical Red. The only option it has is carpeted mats. It has a spoiler on back, and a windshield wiper in back as well.
 
Your input on the shoulder room has left me with warm and fuzzy feelings about it. Our '01 Kia Sportage 4x4 is fine but I would like the 32-35 mpg for mini-trips exploring our new home, Idaho. I may talk to the dealer soon. What's cool is that they're only about 1 1/2 miles from our home. Robert Allen Kia also sells Mercedes-Benz along with Kia's here in Pocatello, Idaho. What a combination, huh!
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Re: I love responses from people [iluvmysephia1] by carlovermda
Nov 24, 2005 (5:33 am)
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Nov 07, 2005 9:50 pm)

BTW-there is no scientific research available on the Internet or even your local bookstore (or even your favorite local newspaper)that can substantiate any way that Kia Motors was improved by Hyundai Motors.
 
Now although this message comes from some time ago, keep in mind that the Sephia was built atop a modified Mazda 323 and 626 platform. I used to own one and was not a bad car, but recently had it totalled and purchased a 2006 Rio. The car although with a smaller, supposedly less powerful engine than the 124hp in the Sephia is a WORLD away in the architecture. I miss the Sephia in that I only had 2 pymts left but do not at all because of the driving experience of the Rio. Little vibration at high speeds (85-100mph) which I normally do in anything I drive and excellent acceleration.
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carlovermda... by iluvmysephia1
Nov 24, 2005 (10:22 pm)
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I'm thinking the same thing. The new 2006 Kia Rio sedan and Rio5 both look really good. A lot of car for the money and great performance and fuel economy.
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Rio 5 - An Uncomplimentary Review by jpmccormac
Nov 25, 2005 (6:57 am)
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Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Nov 24, 2005 10:22 pm)

In USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/reviews/healey/2005-11-24-rio_x.htm
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Re: Rio 5 - An Uncomplimentary Review [jpmccormac] by backy
Nov 25, 2005 (7:30 am)
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Replying to: jpmccormac (Nov 25, 2005 6:57 am)

It seems to be uncomplimentary mainly for the Rio5. Healey is more positive on the LX sedan. First, the Rio5 is not aimed at buyers like him--so I'm not surprised he didn't like it. The Rio5 got a much more positive review the other day in the LA Times, by someone who appreciated its European flavor. But I agree with Healey's point that the Rio is pricey when fully equipped. I think that will prove to be the car's Achilles' heel--one that can be remedied by a dollup of rebates, of course. It will really be interesting to see how Hyundai prices the Accent GLS with its greater standard equipment and, IMO, nicer interior.

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