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Replying to: jeramieanderin (Jul 13, 2008 7:28 am)
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Replying to: jeramieanderin (Jul 13, 2008 7:28 am) |
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Does anyone that owns a Kia Rio read these posts any longer? I mean, except for a few here and there? Does no one get involved or have anything to say about their Rio's anymore? I like talking about them, but seems no one else does, unless they have a problem, and then, only one or two answer. Is anyone out there???
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| Yes, I do read them. Some don't concern me, such as the one above about air conditioning, as I do not have air conditioning. Others do, such as a recent series about timing belt failures, which I read with interest, and intend to act on when my Rio reaches about 50,000 miles. But I had nothing to say that others had not already said. I did contribute to the discussion about gasoline mileage, but that was my only contribution. But yes, I do faithfully read the posts. | |
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Replying to: rioowner (Jul 15, 2008 6:15 am)
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Thank you guys or gals for responding. I was beginning to think I was in the twilight zone. So there are people out there that read these posts. Good deal. I haven't been thru all the posts to read what is happening to these cars, maintenance, belts, timing, and such, so I don't know too much about the cars except what I experience. The timing belt is a big deal? To change it when the car hits approx. 50k? I don't have air on my vehicle ither. I didn't use it when I had it. The air blowing in the windows of my four door are suffient. I got two keys when I bought the car and one was not the right key. I found that out when I tried to carry one and my spouse carried the other. I was locked out. I went to the dealer to find out why and they hadn't a clue. They don't make keys. They sent me three miles away and had one made, which I paid for, said they would reimburse me, but it took them 48 minutes to copy the key. They really didn't know about the Rio's. Six tries to copy the key, and finally they got it right. I went back to the dealer to get my three dollars back, and they asked for a receipt. I had none. Didn't think one was necessary. I had the key. I went off just a wee bit. I drove my gas for a mistake you made, had to wait while they tried to make a key for 48 minutes, and now you won't give me my three dollars??? I went on to say, that is poor bussiness-like professionalism. I talked to the manager, gave him my side, and the salesman that did this, told me to go there, use my gas, my time, he just set over in the corner and never opened his mouth. Not being rude, I just gave them my personal opinion of the way they handled that situation. The manager gave me a free oil change, as he stated, "that is about a thirty dollar gift", and I replied, you wouldn't have to have done that had you been professional about it in the first place. I am probably not well liked at that dearlership. The salesperson that sold me the car no longer worked there. I am not surprised, the way they do bussiness, they probably get under fire alot. I bought the base model. No air, no radio, no power at all. The next step up was 6k more than the base model. You get air, a radio, power locks, power steering, but still have crank windows. I cannot imagine 6k for air and a radio. The power steering is ok, but for 6k more for that stuff, no thanks. The steering is great. No problems unless you are in a tight place, which just stay out of tight places, no problem. There is less to go wrong with it. I put a 85 dollar radio in it. I roll the windows down, I lock the doors with my elbow, and turn the blower on my feet. Not a bad ride for 9990. I still get over 39 mpg and that itself is paying for the car. I traded in a vehicle that got 20 and 21 mpg, so go figure. Nice to see someone is listening. Good day to ya's. |
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Replying to: hatchbackqueen (Jul 15, 2008 4:41 pm)
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Replying to: jeramieanderin (Jul 18, 2008 12:04 pm)
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Replying to: hatchbackqueen (Jul 18, 2008 8:28 pm) |
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Replying to: rioowner (Jul 19, 2008 2:32 am) On the dealer's recommendation, I had it changed at 50,000 miles. Apparently our rugged Alaskan winters are hard on timing belts, and they frequently go out prior to 60K. |
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