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#533 of 605 Loving the new '07's by blondiy15 Apr 27, 2007 (7:47 pm)
Ok. So, back in late '04 I bought a used 2004 Kia Rio with just under 20,000 miles on it. It was a good car, good on gas. Never had any major problems with it but since it was a used car, I didn't have the full warranty. I went looking at the new '07 Rio's two weeks ago today and ended up driving a really pretty blue one home for the weekend. Well, I loved it. They have made so many changes from the '04 to the new '07. I don't know much about cars, but I do know that this one takes off faster then my old one, both are automatics. It rides smoother. I LOVE the new design of them and I have to say that i really couldn't be more happy with the new one. There are a couple things that I don't like, which is the new placing of the cup holders -- in between the two front seats, really hard to put a drink in, and I use to use the little cubby that was on the ceiling for my sunglasses. That is no longer there, which stinks. But other then that, I LOVE it. I have the new blue one, and it looks so much better then my old gray one. My windows on the new one are also tinted, which makes it look even better.   My '04 Rio had problem-free 75,000 miles on it when I traded it in and the dealership STILL gave me $2500 OVER kelly blue book for it.   If your looking for an inexpensive, cheap, cute car that'll last, go for the Kia Rio. Replies to this message: chuck1959 (Apr 30, 2007 8:48 pm)
#534 of 605 Re: Loving the new '07's [blondiy15] by chuck1959 Apr 30, 2007 (8:48 pm)
Replying to: blondiy15 (Apr 27, 2007 7:47 pm) I found that out too when I traded my 2002 Rio Cinco for a new 2004. I couldn't believe the differences
#535 of 605 Hello everyone, I have some spoilers for Kia Rio 2000-2005 any interest? by willpak Sep 13, 2007 (5:50 am)
My name is Sergio and I work for a company in Canada named Willpak Industries Inc. and we supplied KIA Canada with their Rio Tuner Spoilers from 2000-2005.    This spoiler was only available in Canada and a limited production of 500. However, the demand for the spoiler has been so big (some people have got theirs stolen!) that we decided to run another production program.    Since this space is for KIA cars, I believe my product could be of your interest.    If there is someone interested in them, please send me your e-mail so I can show you pictures of the spoiler.    Hoping to hear from you soon.    Sincerely,    Sergio Castellanos
#536 of 605 car broken by victor1952 Oct 13, 2007 (7:11 pm)
l have a car rio 2004 , i need a new engine, o used one, my question is where can i find new one , and what is the price , my car is kia rio sedan 4 door, thanks Replies to this message: csandste (Dec 13, 2007 8:28 pm) jsteelerfan (Jan 20, 2008 7:35 am)
#537 of 605 It would be great to see prices paid posted! by grayliner Oct 23, 2007 (7:57 pm)
This link has no activity; http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f0ddf12.f0dde72 I know someone who said they paid $8K for their base Rio and it made me want to check here... but??? nada
#538 of 605 Re: so where's the cheap ones? [occupant1] by givnmegryhr Nov 06, 2007 (7:17 am)
Replying to: occupant1 (Feb 23, 2005 8:21 pm) The 2008 model comes like that. I can't believe a car these days doesn't include even a bottom of the line and AC as standard. I don't even see that in the options part of this site. What a rip!
#539 of 605 High RPM's at Highway Speeds? by ddeglopp Nov 09, 2007 (2:36 am)
Just bought a new '07 Rio Sedan with the 5 speed manual tranny, and the first thing I noticed (did not take it out on the highway during the test drive - my bad) was that is spins over 3000 rpm at a little over 60 mph - anyone know what gives? I have worked on, had, and driven lots of small 4 cylinder cars but never experienced such a high rpm at such a low speed (except in the old days of putting higher gear ratios in our small block Chevelles and Mustangs and having them wind out in exchange for more low-end speed) - I know that the automatics, especially with overdrive, have perhaps spoiled us and gotten us too used to 2200 rpm at highway speeds, but this seems a bit crazy - runs perfect and I love the car, but this is really bothering me for long-term wear and tear - any ideas or thoughts, anyone? Also, dumb question perhaps, but it has the 14 inch wheels - does a simple thing like putting 15's on make any rpm difference at all? Thanks for any help you can give me - much appreciated! Replies to this message: wave54 (Nov 15, 2007 4:32 pm) neanderbob (Dec 17, 2007 6:26 am)
#540 of 605 Re: High RPM's at Highway Speeds? [ddeglopp] by wave54 Nov 15, 2007 (4:32 pm)
Replying to: ddeglopp (Nov 09, 2007 2:36 am) High RPMs at highway speeds on manual-equipped subcompacts seems to be normal -- I've seen the same comments about Yaris, Aveo, Scion, etc. I doubt it will affect longevity of the engine, but the noise factor and potential fuel economy losses seem to beg for a higher gear ratio in 5th.   Try playing with this tire calculator to find a tire size that lowers revolutions. That will probably throw your speedometer off and cost some power on hills or for passing.
#541 of 605 Re: car broken [victor1952] by csandste Dec 13, 2007 (8:28 pm)
Replying to: victor1952 (Oct 13, 2007 7:11 pm) http://www.car-part.com/
#542 of 605 Re: High RPM's at Highway Speeds? [ddeglopp] by neanderbob Dec 17, 2007 (6:26 am)
Replying to: ddeglopp (Nov 09, 2007 2:36 am) The solution is foam earplugs, available at most hardware stores. I have a 2006 Rio 5 manual and regularly make long trips down the 401 in Ontario at 70-75mph, around 3500 rpm. I put in my foam earplugs and pretend I'm on my Honda CB750F Supersport from my youth, another revver. Big bubbles, no troubles!

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