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#57 of 85 Re: Drove a Kia Rio the day after the LT [csandste] by wave54

Oct 01, 2006 (6:33 am)

Replying to: csandste (Sep 28, 2006 7:20 pm)
What's going on with Hyundai/Kia anyway? You can get a Honda Fit or a Nissan Versa with a lot more kit for less money than the stripper Rio.
 
I don't know where you get your figures -- Edmund's TMV for a base Rio w/destination is $11,158 and for a base Fit w/destination is $14,445.
 
The Fit is certainly more car, but on my planet $3300 MORE is not considered LESS MONEY.

#58 of 85 Re: Drove a Kia Rio the day after the LT [wave54] by csandste

Oct 01, 2006 (11:56 am)

Replying to: wave54 (Oct 01, 2006 6:33 am)
I wasn't in the get down and dirty mode with the Rio, simply looking at the sticker. This car had air, but no cruise and roll up windows. The sticker was within a hundred or so of the Fit. Haven't pulled up the TMV, is there a big rebate in October that wasn't there in September? When I asked a few questions of the salesman all I got was "there's not much markup in these, yadayadayada." They offered an 06.5 Optima for less than a thou. more.
 
Expect big discounts with all of these b-class cars if gas prices stay down-- it's 1.97 in St. Louis.

#59 of 85 Re: Drove a Kia Rio the day after the LT [csandste] by herotakesafall

Oct 01, 2006 (8:51 pm)

Replying to: csandste (Oct 01, 2006 11:56 am)
Really? I much preferred the Rio's ride and handling to the Aveo I just test-drove. The Rio/Accent are definitely more expensive than they were a few years ago, but they're also leaps and bounds ahead of the previous models.

#60 of 85 Re: Drove a Kia Rio the day after the LT [csandste] by wave54

Oct 02, 2006 (1:31 pm)

Replying to: csandste (Oct 01, 2006 11:56 am)
The sticker was within a hundred or so of the Fit.
 
If you were looking at the Rio5 hatch, it is indeed just about a hundred cheaper than a base Fit. When you mentioned "stripper Rio", I looked at the cheapest 4-door sedan which is $3000 less than the Rio5 (TMV price is only $200 less than MSRP).
 
Only rebates are $500 owner loyalty and $400 for college grad bonus.

#61 of 85 Re: Drove a Kia Rio the day after the LT [herotakesafall] by csandste

Oct 02, 2006 (8:34 pm)

Replying to: herotakesafall (Oct 01, 2006 8:51 pm)
My fiance is in the market so my driving was limited. I was on this board knocking the 07 Aveo sedan as being plug ugly a few weeks ago but it seemed like a big move up in sophistication from the 05 hatch I'd driven. Still like hatches as does she so she might look at the 07.5 hatch which will (hopefully) contain the sedan's interior improvements.
 
No doubt that both the Rio and Accent (especially the Rio) are improvements on the previous platform.
 
Liked my Elantra, liked my Festiva, so Hyundai/Kia products represent two of my three favorite cars among the 30 or so I've owned. Like my Malibu Maxx better though.
 
If it came down to it, I'd be hesitant to actually buy an Aveo because I'm leary of Daewoo products. It does seem to be way ahead of the cars that went to Suzuki, however.
 
I'd also be leary of the of the Aveo's widely varying gas mileage. I average 24 with my Maxx and can easily do better than 30 on road trips. Why have an Aveo that gets the same mileage as the 'Bu?

#62 of 85 Re: why [neil733] by richard1haines

Jun 27, 2007 (10:15 am)

Replying to: neil733 (Aug 27, 2006 1:06 pm)
The redesign of the sedan is vital for the Canadian market and also Europe. In Canada the consumer is more open to the suggestion of buying a fully loaded smaller car, as opposed to buying less loaded larger car, much like European consumers. I disagree with an earlier posting that suggests that consumers in EU will buy the AVEO as a second car and not load the AVEO with many options. Europeans will likely buy the AVEO sedan or the new 2008 hatchback as a fully loaded primary car for their daily use. The availability of options is vital for this market. In addition, many consumers in Europe as starting to move away from the 3 and 5 door hatchback style towards a estate (sedan) as their car of choice.
 
The new sedan allows GM to bring the Aveo upscale and the new comfort and safety features available on the sedan reflect this. A GMDAT factory in Poland has just started production of the new AVEO sedan and will soon also produce the new 2008 hatchback 3 and 5doors for the EU market.

#63 of 85 Re: new engine [wave54] by richard1haines

Jun 27, 2007 (10:29 am)

Replying to: wave54 (Jan 30, 2006 6:35 am)
There's nothing wrong with the motor in the new Aveo Sedan. It's horsepower is lower than Versa, Fit and Yaris, but the torque is produced at a much lower rpm than those other cars. Acceleration figures for the 5speed Aveo Sedan are matched to the Yaris Sedan, and only about 1 second below the Versa and Fit.
 
The 2007 Aveo Sedan has a completely revised suspension system and with the optional 15" wheels, the car handles nothing like the previous 2006 Aveo/Kalos Sedan. Those who doubt me - take the new Aveo Sedan for a drive. Engine noise has been greatly improved and wind noise too. The car is very stable at freeway speeds upto 150km/hr with little wind noise.

#64 of 85 2007 Aveo 5 by nordy200

Jul 18, 2007 (5:08 am)

I took delivery of my new Aveo last week and overall impressions are pretty good. I bought it without taking a test drive as I wanted something cheaper and easier to drive than my 04 F-150 and this car fits the bill. Very inexpensive; I got the SVM and had factory A/C added, that's it. Drives great, handles well, the engine is smooth and quiet (for such an inexpensive car), I love the easy and smooth clutch, the 5-speed is fine, plenty of power at 70+ with a/c on and 29 mpg in first tankful.
   There is some real cheapness in the car-the folding armrest, the molded in side window dashboard vents, the window cranks that are all plastic and may strip out after a few years, the factory base speakers sound awful. The important stuff they seem to have done well though.
   I ordered a 16" wheel/tire package from Performance, and replaced the radio with a nice JVC stereo/speaker set.
   Overall, a pretty decent car.

#65 of 85 Re: 2007 Aveo 5 [nordy200] by richard1haines

Jul 27, 2007 (10:00 am)

Replying to: nordy200 (Jul 18, 2007 5:08 am)
A few weeks ago I went back into a Chevy dealership with a friend who was looking at the Malibu Maxx and I compared the LS with my LT/RS and found that the LS has completely different armrests, lacks the silver metal accents on the door handles and dashboard. The RS package in Canada (not available in the USA) adds an upgraded 6 speaker stereo with ipod nano and steering wheel stereo controls. I think the speakers with the upgrade are different than the base LS radio speaker, because I love the bass and overall sound from my mp3 player on my RS.
 
 

#66 of 85 Re: 2007 Aveo 5 [richard1haines] by cmoore7

Jul 27, 2007 (10:11 am)

Replying to: richard1haines (Jul 27, 2007 10:00 am)
Lease 2007 Aveo 5 LT automatic a few weeks ago. Fully loaded sunroof, RS package, aluminum wheels, AC, 6 Speaker in dash 6D changer etc.
 
I had ridden as a passenger in one a couple of times but never drove on until I picked up the car. So far very pleased with the car. Cruises fine at highway speed, spacious, seats comfortable.
 
Acceleration a bit slow and motor a bit noisy during acceleration but I am impressed so far with fit and finish. Mileage so far about 33 mpg.

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