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#13 of 95 Re: So how long before I can get a Rio5 for $12,000? [jimmybrown2] by backy Jan 14, 2006 (9:51 pm)
Replying to: jimmybrown2 (Jan 14, 2006 9:42 pm) My guess is that the rebates will start flowing big-time by this spring, when the Honda Fit, well-equipped including ABS, side bags/curtains, A/C, and power package and starting at $13k will start rolling out. The new Yaris will be out by then also, starting at $11k for a stripped 3-door hatchback.
#14 of 95 Re: So how long before I can get a Rio5 for $12,000? [jimmybrown2] by chuck1959 Jan 14, 2006 (11:19 pm)
Replying to: jimmybrown2 (Jan 14, 2006 9:42 pm) Oh God here we go again! I haven't seen it here. I have sen plenty of the $12,000 or under Rios. Granted they don't have the equipment that the Spectras have. BUT then again the Rio is an ENTRY LEVEL CAR!! Plus the Rio5 is the top of the line of the Rios (it has more equipment standard than the Rio, just like the previous Rio and Cinco (which I have 2004).
#15 of 95 Re: Post your new Rio and Rio5 real-world MPGs on here! [spectraman] by boufr02 Feb 12, 2006 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: spectraman (Nov 30, 2005 6:42 am) 2006 Kia Rio Lx, My first fill up this afternoon with 238 miles, yield me with 32.1 MPG. I like to see something around 36MPG or better after break in time. Replies to this message: chuck1959 (Feb 13, 2006 4:56 am) deputychief301 (Nov 26, 2008 9:02 pm)
#16 of 95 Re: Post your new Rio and Rio5 real-world MPGs on here! [boufr02] by chuck1959 Feb 13, 2006 (4:56 am)
Replying to: boufr02 (Feb 12, 2006 2:59 pm) I have a 2004 Rio Cinco (bought new...5,600 miles) In the city I am getting somewhere between 21-24 MPG. I haven't had it on the highway yet so I don't know about that MPG. To me that seems a bit low. I have the automatic, and have tried switching the O/D when I am on regular street and turn it back on when I get on the freeway.
#17 of 95 Gas Mileage by riomike Feb 07, 2006 (8:07 pm)
Did a lot of city driving the last two days. Just filled up on the way home, I drove 156 miles in two days, mostly South Miami and Miami beach. Plenty of traffic and stopping. I filled up with 5.6 gallons. That means I got 27.85 MPG. After my first fill up this weekend I was breaking 31 MPG but thats because I was doing 90% highway miles. Anyway if I can average 27-31 MPG on a daily basis I will be extremely happy!   I'm enjoying my Rio5 more and more each day! I even received a couple of comments including an Optima owner at a Barnes and Noble parking lot who was shocked to see the Kia logo on the car. He parked right next to me and got out of his car at the same time, said he thought it was a Mazda! Great compliment! Replies to this message: b3nut (Feb 08, 2006 6:54 am)
#18 of 95 Re: Gas Mileage [riomike] by b3nut Feb 08, 2006 (6:54 am)
Replying to: riomike (Feb 07, 2006 8:07 pm) That's pretty impressive for a brand-new car, usually the engines need to break in before hitting good mpg figures. It'll be interesting to see where your mpg goes as your engine runs in. Should be pretty good...going to go look at Rios again today on my lunch break...I really like these little cars.   I can't get over what you get for the money with the Rio5...the rest of Kia's line looks great too. More edgy and sporty than parent Hyundai's more conservative styling. And their '06 line looks really well-made...Color me impressed.   Todd in Beerbratistan
#19 of 95 Gas Mileage by riomike Feb 08, 2006 (8:00 am)
In Miami there are probably 3 or 4 weeks per year that I do not run the AC because the temp drops below 70 during the day. It is supposed to heat up and hit the mid 70's this week. Then I will have my AC on during city driving, I suppose that will be the real test! I am expecting to see a 10% drop in MPG with the AC, but thats the price I must pay to live in a tropical paradise!
#20 of 95 Rio5 MPG Update by riomike Feb 17, 2006 (10:22 pm)
Just wanted to fill everybody in on the MPG I have been getting. I drove over 1K miles this week doing about 60% highway and 40% city. It's been hot again so I had the AC on the entire time. I averaged 28.6 MPG. I am quite satisfied with that #! Maybe without AC and the Fog lights off I could have done better but 28.6 is pretty darn good.   My grandfather did 600 miles this week in his 2006 Spectra, he averaged 24.8 MPG doing mostly city, not bad at all! Compared to the 12 or 13 he got in his old Grand Marquis the 24.8 is a blessing!   I read an article online that stated that anytime an automaker redesigns a model the newer version seems to hold a significantly higher resale value then the older version. The article mentioned 2006 Rio as an example of projected resale value improving during the near future. Sounded very encouraging, I will try to relocate that article and post the link.   Saw 2 2006 Rio LX sedans on the road today but I am still waiting to see another Rio5. I figure the American public would prefer the Sedan over the hatch 4 to 1. It's a shame because the hatch is so versatile and sportier looking. Well as long as people are buying Kia I can't complain over which model they purchase!
#21 of 95 Kia Rio MPG... by lightout Feb 23, 2006 (6:17 am)
Can you guys please tell me how much MPG you are getting city and highway? thanks because i have mix reviews on the Kia's some say they are getting great MPG and other say the opposite.My mother as a Kia Rio sedan 2004 and she is only getting 25 MPG combined. Replies to this message: riomike (Feb 23, 2006 11:13 am) frandaman (Feb 23, 2006 12:33 pm) lightout (Feb 24, 2006 5:53 pm) riomike (Feb 24, 2006 7:14 pm) lightout (Mar 01, 2006 5:15 am) and 13 more...
#22 of 95 Re: Kia Rio MPG... [lightout] by riomike Feb 23, 2006 (11:13 am)
Replying to: lightout (Feb 23, 2006 6:17 am) I now have 1900 miles after just 3 weeks. We took a few long trips, we are really enjoying the car. In fact I enjoy it more then any other car I ever owned including 2004.5 Spectra and 1998 Sportage (just to name a couple). I am getting an average of 28.6 MPG (60% highway and 40% city). I always have my AC on medium. I am very satisfied with the average. If I did not use AC 100% of the time and if I drove 60 instead of 75-80 I would easily get 32-34 MPG. But I would rather drive fast and use AC and fog lights at night which the Kia owners manual says burns up gas as well. Anyway my co-workers 2005 corolla says 38 MPG, he is lucky if he gets 28!

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