2008 Kia Rio5 - I love my little Kia Hatchback!
To start, I traded in a 2001 Subaru Outback. I wanted something smaller, lighter, and easier on gas. I got exactly that in this little car. It is really a fantastic little car. It's definitely a no-frills, bare bones vehicle, but it really suits someone who doesn't really buy into the car as a status symbol racket. It's functional. Perfectly functional, easy to drive, and you can fit a ton of stuff in the back with the seats folded down. My boyfriend and I go camping all of the time, and this car is perfect for hauling all of our gear. I think the best part may be how inexpensive it is to fuel this great little car. It has a ten-gallon tank, so if gas is around $2.50 a gallon, you can fill this car up for $25.00, and I can tell you a tank of gas lasts quite a while. The other wonderful... (more)
To start, I traded in a 2001 Subaru Outback. I wanted something smaller, lighter, and easier on gas. I got exactly that in this little car. It is really a fantastic little car. It's definitely a no-frills, bare bones vehicle, but it really suits someone who doesn't really buy into the car as a status symbol racket. It's functional. Perfectly functional, easy to drive, and you can fit a ton of stuff in the back with the seats folded down. My boyfriend and I go camping all of the time, and this car is perfect for hauling all of our gear. I think the best part may be how inexpensive it is to fuel this great little car. It has a ten-gallon tank, so if gas is around $2.50 a gallon, you can fill this car up for $25.00, and I can tell you a tank of gas lasts quite a while. The other wonderful thing about this car is that I've had to have very little maintenance work done on it. I have put 140,000 + miles on it, and truly have had very little work done. You can get away with cheapy tires too, because it's a light little car. Long story short: A fantastic little budget commuter car. Great for folks in their early 20s.
The best memories I have with this car are driving around rural Pennsylvania to go hiking!
The best memories I have with this car are driving around rural Pennsylvania to go hiking!
The best things about this car are probably things that many people might complain about. Everything is manual to start, so it's a really paired-down, no-frills car. Which is great because you know you're not wasting a ton of your money on senseless features. It is a perfect car for those who are more minimalist. The small size of the car makes it a dream to park. I am often amazed at how long and how difficult it is for people to park their large SUVs. The Kia Rio 5 allows you to park in any tight situation. This makes the vehicle a perfect car for dense cities where you need to park in a... (more)
The best things about this car are probably things that many people might complain about. Everything is manual to start, so it's a really paired-down, no-frills car. Which is great because you know you're not wasting a ton of your money on senseless features. It is a perfect car for those who are more minimalist. The small size of the car makes it a dream to park. I am often amazed at how long and how difficult it is for people to park their large SUVs. The Kia Rio 5 allows you to park in any tight situation. This makes the vehicle a perfect car for dense cities where you need to park in a pinch and commute in traffic. It also drives like a dream. It is really quite smooth for such a little light car. You don't feel like you're in a tiny car when you're inside of it. It also can store and haul quite a lot thanks to the hatchback and fold-down seats. I've hauled kayaks and bikes quite easily with this little dream car.
Though I love this fantastic little car, there certainly are some things that are not so ideal. The most annoying thing about the car almost cannot be helped because of its affordable price. It is just not made from super high-quality materials. But what would you really expect? My manual window cranks have knobs broken off on a couple of them. The interior vent material is rather cheap and flimsy. The exterior details are also a little cheap; the front bumper cracks easily. This can be replaced relatively cheaply, however, if you don't mind an unfinished black bumper. The headlights could... (more)
Though I love this fantastic little car, there certainly are some things that are not so ideal. The most annoying thing about the car almost cannot be helped because of its affordable price. It is just not made from super high-quality materials. But what would you really expect? My manual window cranks have knobs broken off on a couple of them. The interior vent material is rather cheap and flimsy. The exterior details are also a little cheap; the front bumper cracks easily. This can be replaced relatively cheaply, however, if you don't mind an unfinished black bumper. The headlights could really be a little brighter. Even with expensive bright bulbs, they really do not do a great job of illuminating the road at night. One con for this car is that it is really not an all-weather car. The light weight of the vehicle makes it quite dangerous in snow, and even a strong rainstorm can be quite a lot for it. This is coming from someone from the North East, so you know it is serious!
2008 Kia Rio5 - Kia Rio5 is great!
I've owned a KIA Rio5 for about 7 years now, and it has held up very well. I have not had any major issues with it, only normal maintenance such as changing tires, windshield wipers, etc. The fuel economy is very helpful for commuting back and forth to work. It is not ideal for long trips (>100 miles), but I am sure it will still hold up for a few trips like that. The storage space in the back is almost magic, because it will hold much more than it seems. For instance, I was once able to fit in over $600 worth in groceries in a single trip!
I've owned a KIA Rio5 for about 7 years now, and it has held up very well. I have not had any major issues with it, only normal maintenance such as changing tires, windshield wipers, etc. The fuel economy is very helpful for commuting back and forth to work. It is not ideal for long trips (>100 miles), but I am sure it will still hold up for a few trips like that. The storage space in the back is almost magic, because it will hold much more than it seems. For instance, I was once able to fit in over $600 worth in groceries in a single trip!
Like I said before, I was once able to fit in over $600 worth of groceries in one trip to the store! It was difficult to see out the back, but I could do it.
Like I said before, I was once able to fit in over $600 worth of groceries in one trip to the store! It was difficult to see out the back, but I could do it.
I love the fuel economy (MPG) that my Rio5 gets, and I also enjoy the storage space for such a small car.
I love the fuel economy (MPG) that my Rio5 gets, and I also enjoy the storage space for such a small car.
It can be a bit too small for passengers, especially in the back seat. Also, it tends to try really hard to get up steep hills.
It can be a bit too small for passengers, especially in the back seat. Also, it tends to try really hard to get up steep hills.
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