Used Kia Rio, anything to take note of?

[Avvee]

Own a 06 Rio 1.6A HB.

4 years and 100000km later still going good.

Only once power steering failed.

 

FC about 11km/l

80% city 20% highway

 

CNG about 15km/kg

 

IMO as long as maintained well car can really last

[Samuelftw]

So back to the question, what are the things to take note when checking a used Rio? Any brudders give some advices? Thank You!

[Theredstar]

I had a 1st hand 2009 1.4AT

 

Very reliable.

Nothing to change in my 3 yrs.

Battery die every 12 mths.

 

Aircon filter behind the glove compartment may be tricky to reach.

Even C n C broke my catch when cleaning.

So you may want to check that it's there.

 

Otherwise everything else is pretty standard ba

U may want to go sgkiaclub and ask?

Lotsa friendly and knowledgeable there

 

[Samuelftw]

I had a 1st hand 2009 1.4AT

 

Very reliable.

Nothing to change in my 3 yrs.

Battery die every 12 mths.

 

Aircon filter behind the glove compartment may be tricky to reach.

Even C n C broke my catch when cleaning.

So you may want to check that it's there.

 

Otherwise everything else is pretty standard ba

U may want to go sgkiaclub and ask?

Lotsa friendly and knowledgeable there

 

Thanks Bro, I did post at SKC but they are quite inactive. Anw, I'm quite confused with the filter stuff . Is the glove compartment at the engine area? Any photos of your engine area?

[Theredstar]

Thanks Bro, I did post at SKC but they are quite inactive. Anw, I'm quite confused with the filter stuff . Is the glove compartment at the engine area? Any photos of your engine area?

 

Aircon filter not air filter.

Since u talking about the latter, may want to get a hurricane SS or KNN.

Check if previous owner did any intake mods cos Rio generally underpowered so we have to up power.

 

Riosters are a shy bunch

Try PM-ing the mods for the make?

 

[Mindbox33]

definitely Rio owners are not shy bunch...they only appears for modification...but hardly meet up...its the charisma of Rio owners in SKC...wahahaha...

 

Rio mod? can PM me in SKC or in here so that i can add u in our watsapp group chat.... u be surprise how 'kapo' & friendly are they!!!

 

 

[Theredstar]

definitely Rio owners are not shy bunch...they only appears for modification...but hardly meet up...its the charisma of Rio owners in SKC...wahahaha...

 

Rio mod? can PM me in SKC or in here so that i can add u in our watsapp group chat.... u be surprise how 'kapo' & friendly are they!!!

 

Haha

Bro Mindbox has spoken

 

Yes

I meant just that. We share a lot online but rarely meet up

But that can be changed!!!

[Friendstar]

I bought a Rio for my parents too.

 

Its a very good and hardy ride

 

Nothing much to praise nothing much to condemn

 

Till now nothing has spoiled And it continues running

 

[Samuelftw]

Haha

Bro Mindbox has spoken

 

Yes

I meant just that. We share a lot online but rarely meet up

But that can be changed!!!

 

PM-ED ! Hehe, look forward to join man! Rio seems so nice to me, decent looking yet cheap and low-malfunction! Thats the reason I choose it over Getz or Picanto!

 

Anw, I saw the filter, it is a carbon fibre one. I can't rmb 100% but it might be SS. Mm , will any bros free to join by turf city to help me have a check on the car? Lunch on me!

[Friendstar]

I agree that kia Rio look very European without the typical Asian chrome bling bling stuff

[Non]

Hi all, I've just bought a used orange 2008 registered Rio 1.4AT from a direct seller. Noticed that the brakes have squeling sound everytime during the 1st move off after long hours of parking, after I braked a few more times while on my way out of car park, the sound disappears. Is that a sign of worn brake pads or shoes?

[Non]

Since no one's replying and I think I've managed to find out it's my rear brake drums that could possibly worn off already, may I know if anyone had changed the rear brake drums before which I'd like to find out what's the average cost like? Thank you in advanced.

[Loki]

So back to the question, what are the things to take note when checking a used Rio? Any brudders give some advices? Thank You!

 

I bought a 6 year old Rio in Sep last year and immediately after buying it, sent it for servicing, changed all drive belts, water pump, checked brakes and all fluids etc. Since then, no trouble at all.

[13177]

Since no one's replying and I think I've managed to find out it's my rear brake drums that could possibly worn off already, may I know if anyone had changed the rear brake drums before which I'd like to find out what's the average cost like? Thank you in advanced.

Should be less than $400 if you change the rear brake drums.

[Non]

Should be less than $400 if you change the rear brake drums.

 

Thank you so much.

[Jkcs]

Hi all, I've just bought a used orange 2008 registered Rio 1.4AT from a direct seller. Noticed that the brakes have squeling sound everytime during the 1st move off after long hours of parking, after I braked a few more times while on my way out of car park, the sound disappears. Is that a sign of worn brake pads or shoes?

 

congrats! same color and model as mine,just that mine is reg in 2007.

sometimes I have the sound upon braking but it disappear after a while.. now i also bo chup.

you can send for checking to be safe :)

 

[Sorrow]

congrats! same color and model as mine,just that mine is reg in 2007.

sometimes I have the sound upon braking but it disappear after a while.. now i also bo chup.

you can send for checking to be safe :)

 

think its inherent in Kia Rio (owner here also) as i have the same issue but no probs as observed by mech previously, long hours, just maybe u want try step on the brake pedal for a while once engine started.

Edited May 8, 2013 by Sorrow

[Tinytok]

think its inherent in Kia Rio (owner here also) as i have the same issue but no probs as observed by mech previously, long hours, just maybe u want try step on the brake pedal for a while once engine started.

 

Driving a 2007 kia rio sedan 1.4m

Same sound when braking early in the morning, change brake pump also the same. Just leave it alone.

Only complain on this car is the fc, mine is between 8.5 to 10 km/L 80% city start stop drive n a heavy driver plus weekend often full load.