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#29 of 51 Re: What a pleasant surprise [rtimbo] by backy Apr 11, 2006 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: rtimbo (Apr 11, 2006 1:55 pm) Interesting approach by the sales manager. I would think a first-come, first-served approach would be more fair. Oh well. I suppose you realize you could turn around and sell that car and make a few thousand bucks profit? Replies to this message: rtimbo (Apr 11, 2006 3:16 pm)
#30 of 51 Re: What a pleasant surprise [backy] by rtimbo Apr 11, 2006 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: backy (Apr 11, 2006 2:23 pm) With respect fist-come, first served, the sales manager's position was that he was not there all night, so could not, therefore, determine who had been there first. His solution was a compromise at best   Our thoughts are, rather than sell the car right away and pocket some quick cash(we are enjoying it too much for that), we could easily drive it for a few years and then sell it for what we originally paid.
#31 of 51 06 rio in rain? by misrie Jun 25, 2006 (7:44 am)
I recently bought a 06 rio sedan. ( HAd a jeep wrangler for years) due to long comute to work wanted to save gas $$. I bought the car for the price and warrenty. I didn't like itat all , it was just transportation. I come find I really love this little car! However, Does anyone else feel it is sloppy in the rain? I have driven front wheel cars before but this one really doesn't feel good to me. I scared thinking about my travel in the snow! Any advice? Replies to this message: chuck1959 (Jun 25, 2006 10:53 am) mwrobe1 (Jun 26, 2006 3:18 am) misrie (Jun 26, 2006 3:48 am) riomike (Jun 26, 2006 6:59 am)
#32 of 51 Re: 06 rio in rain? [misrie] by chuck1959 Jun 25, 2006 (10:53 am)
Replying to: misrie (Jun 25, 2006 7:44 am) I know it's a different year model, but I have a 04 Rio Cinco and to me it doesn't feel any different in the rain.   My 04 Cinco is my second...first one an 02 Cinco and yes you do tend to become very fond of them. So fond in fact I couldn't let go of my '02!
#33 of 51 Re: 06 rio in rain? [misrie] by mwrobe1 Jun 26, 2006 (3:18 am)
Replying to: misrie (Jun 25, 2006 7:44 am) What do you mean by "Does anyone else feel it is sloppy in the rain?" I feel like mine is more stable in rain/snow than any car I've owned so far. Replies to this message: misrie (Jun 26, 2006 3:48 am) riomike (Jun 26, 2006 6:59 am)
#34 of 51 Re: 06 rio in rain? [mwrobe1] by misrie Jun 26, 2006 (3:48 am)
Replying to: mwrobe1 (Jun 26, 2006 3:18 am) I could very well be me. It may be that I'm used to my wrangler that was heavier. It just feels that it feels like it slides in the rain. If its the way it is then I'll deal. Other then that I really am suprised that i've come to love this little car. I get 38 mpg as opposed to 15 that i got with the wrangler which made me sell it since i drve over 100 miles per day. couldn't afford the gas Replies to this message: riomike (Jun 26, 2006 6:59 am)
#35 of 51 Re: 06 rio in rain? [misrie] by riomike Jun 26, 2006 (6:59 am)
Replying to: misrie (Jun 26, 2006 3:48 am) Check the air in your tires, could be they are low and thats why it feels s bit off in the rain. I had an Optima before and my Rio5 feels just as stable in the rain as the Optima which is a much heavier car.
#36 of 51 Texas here by chuck1959 Jul 08, 2005 (5:53 am)
I bought my mother a new 2002 Cinco. It now has 25,000 trouble free miles.....except what she has put it through. I am not demeaning my mother by no means. But she is very hard on cars. No matter what she has done to it, it just keeps going and going! It really has turned out to be a better car than what I expected. My grandma was so impressed she traded her beloved 1986 Caddy (55,00 miles) for an 2005 Amanti!
#37 of 51 Re: First report 3K miles [newflyer22] by chuck1959 Aug 15, 2005 (12:37 am)
I needed to replace my old car. So based on the good luck (25,000 trouble free miles) with the 2002 Rio Cinco I bought my mom, I decided to get one for myself. To my disappointment the dealer (and every other one in Houston) were out of Cincos. With the employee discounting they had sold their stock on 2005. I could have waited 2 weeks for a 2006, but I don't like the re-styled Rio. To my surprise they had 2004 Cinco with 1,900 miles. A non smoker (lady) had bought 11 months ago and recentally got transfered to Spain and she sold back to the dealer. It looks brand new! I saved a bundle! When comparing it to my mom's 2002 Cinco they have correct a lot of things IE: multiple speed...as opposed to one...intermintent wiper, inside feul door release, better designed cup holders, slightly bigger engine, etc. It really looks like they may have listened to customer complaints I complain about the 2002 to Kia. If that's the case, good going Kia!!  By the way I also noticed the slighty off centered steering wheel on mine, Taking it in today to have them correct that. I have a very good dealer. When I take my car into be serviced. They not only wash it but WAX it too and detail the interior. Now that what I call service! Now if I could only get my grandmother to step out of her 1986 Caddy for an Amanti.......
#38 of 51 Our Cinco by bensam Nov 16, 2005 (8:48 am)
Bought a Grey 2005 Rio Cinco in the Milwaukee area. I have been very pleased with the car but there are a few things that I can pass along.   I currently have 1500 miles on the car and nothing has begun squeeking, wearing, shaking etc. I think for the price and size it is going to be reliable in the structure department.   My biggest complaint is the engine noise at highway speed. I have the manual transmission and at 65 MPH it is just above 3200 RPM and it is too loud. If I dont have the radio on to drown out the noise it is unbearable for me.   My second complaint is the pick up performance. I am not asking for much. I understand it only has 104 HP but even with that understanding you really are slow off the block. To keep up with traffic off the light you need to almost floor the pedal. I want to mention that the lights in my neck of the woods has you accelerating to 45 or 55 MPH.   Everything else is great. This car would be absolutely perfect for the city driver that needs the room. Leg room is good for up to 4 people.   I must say that if they could fix the engine noise problem, I would go out and buy a second one (Im not kidding) just in case they stop making them or they go up in price. (I got mine with all the options for 13000). If this car becomes a 17-19 thousand dollar car I would buy other cars. To me you cant beat the awesome customer service, great warranty, fixed costs, and fuel mileage for the price.   I take great comfort in the fact that I have fixed operating costs for probably 5 years. And when you buy a car at this price range over 5 years the monthly costs to own and operate this car is slightly higher than your cable bill.   Of course if the thing falls apart in a years time I will be singing a different tune. I'll keep ya informed. Replies to this message: chuck1959 (Nov 16, 2005 11:01 am)

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