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#485 of 605 yeddo... by iluvmysephia1 May 24, 2006 (2:47 pm)
yeah, my wife and I bought the year pass for American National Parks so we can get in to some parks in Utah, too. The pass is $50. You can buy a day pass for just getting into Yellowstone for $40, IIRC.   It's awesome, the 2006 Kia Rio5 would make a great travel buggy for you to get here, too.   We're going to The Drive-By Truckers and The Black Crowes concert there at Jackson, WY, on August 10th. That's probably the next time we'll be coming over to the Yellowstone area. Jackson is about 140 miles from us here in Pocatello, ID. Yep, Chicago is a bit of a cruise but it'll be worth the trip! Enjoy your Rio5!
#486 of 605 Rio advice needed. by phaine May 30, 2006 (3:18 pm)
The lease on my 2001 Chrysler Neon is going to expire soon and I am VERY interested in buying a 2006 Kia Rio. My question is, what are the advantages/disadvantages of buying a sedan over the hatchback or vice versa. Basically, I want a car to haul groceries and shopping. I am a girl in my twenties and I need a car that will hold lots of shopping In your opinion, is the cargo area of the hatchback bigger and therefore better or is the trunk of the sedan the way to go? I know it's 'personal preference' question, however, I really would love everyone's feedback. Thank you all in advance for your output.   Btw, I had a so so experience with the Neon. I really can't wait to return it to the dealer.
#487 of 605 IMHO hatches always trump sedans... by csandste May 30, 2006 (5:07 pm)
obviously I don't agree with the average American who tends to think of hatches as low-rent. Go with the 5 door, you'll get a lot more flexibility (and in this case style)... Replies to this message: riomike (May 30, 2006 7:47 pm)
#488 of 605 Go for the hatch!!!! by riomike May 30, 2006 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: csandste (May 30, 2006 5:07 pm) Here are some advantages: 1) With the seats down the hatch is very versatile, my wife and I bought a mini fridge and an area rug this weekend at lowes and moves them with a bunch of groceries in our hatch w/ the seats down. 2) Hatch has leather wrapped steering wheel and shifter. 3) Hatch has metal pedals metal trim and fog lights for a sportier look/feel.   but if you do go for the sedan you wont regret it, I have two friends with 2006 Rio sedans and they love them!   Anything beats a Neon, I had one a few years back as a second car and after many costly repairs I sold it at a huge loss. Well good luck with your new purchase (or lease).
#489 of 605 the Hatch is the way to go IMO by chrisducati May 31, 2006 (10:57 am)
here is a actual case that happened to me years ago. My TV needed replaced. I found the cheapest place to buy the TV i was looking at was a department store. I drove to the store in our 4 door sedan thinking I would put it in the back seat. I knew it would not fit in the trunk. I bought the TV and wheeled it to the parking lot. You guessed it. It would not fit thru the rear door opening. I had to call a friend to come and get my new TV and haul it home in his car which was a Corolla Hatch back. I have not bought a sedan since then. We use our hatchbacks all the time. I do not need a pick up truck at all. I would go for the hatch if you can afford it. Hatch backs cost more than the sedan.
#490 of 605 hatch by kneisl1 May 31, 2006 (12:37 pm)
The Rio 5 door with hatchback is a beautiful vehicle. It is very capable of hauling bulky items with the seat down. But its more money. When I bought my ECHO sedan five years ago, I was a little disappointed a hatchback wasnt availible. However, since then I have found that there is nothing I couldnt get into that sedan that I wanted to move. (its a two door with humongous door openings and the rear seats fold down and access the trunk).   Unless you know you are going to be moving a lot of bulky items I would go with the sedan if you are saving a few thousand by doing so. The Rio 5 is a great vehicle and Im sure you would put it to use sooner or later. Replies to this message: yeddo (May 31, 2006 1:10 pm) riomike (May 31, 2006 1:27 pm)
#491 of 605 Re: hatch [kneisl1] by yeddo May 31, 2006 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: kneisl1 (May 31, 2006 12:37 pm) I had an ECHO sedan (4 door). While I agree with kneisl1 that there was really nothing I couldn't get in there, I'd still rather have my Rio5. I'm a musician and the bass fiddle I carry around fits alot better in my Kia. Replies to this message: riomike (May 31, 2006 1:27 pm)
#492 of 605 Small price difference! by riomike May 31, 2006 (1:27 pm)
Replying to: yeddo (May 31, 2006 1:10 pm) The Rio sedan w/ power package sells for about $13,800 (dealer invoice), the Rio5 is only about $1000 more. Really what it comes down to I guess is styling, some people hate hatchebacks, I happen to love them especially my Rio5!!
#493 of 605 yeddo by kneisl1 Jun 01, 2006 (8:19 am)
Are you saying you got a bass fiddle in your ECHO? Even if it was a four door? Replies to this message: yeddo (Jun 01, 2006 9:34 am)
#494 of 605 Re: yeddo [kneisl1] by yeddo Jun 01, 2006 (9:34 am)
Replying to: kneisl1 (Jun 01, 2006 8:19 am) yep...AND an amp. Pulled the front passenger seat all the way forward, layed it back as much as possible and snuck that big sucker through the rear drivers side door with the scroll facing front. Fit beautifully. Still am glad I bought the hatchback though; its a whole lot nicer ride and I can see out of my side mirror.

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