Kia Rio 1.3 Ice 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value now but will I be saying the same in a year?
Costs
I paid £4k - 18months old with 3,000 miles.
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On the road
Driving
One could liken to a mk1 Escort.
Performance
The engine dies at approx 4,000 RPM for a second then it springs back to life.
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Living with it
Reliability
Always started and stops okay
Image
""bag over the head"" only glad the missus drives it
Comfort
Foot pedles are too close in relation to the drivers seat.
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Security and Service
Security
No central locking - always leaving a door or the hatch open.
Service
Enquired about central locking with dealer and felt like I had asked him for a turbo charger
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
A massive gap in the rev range similar to the Grand Canyon.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No