I thought I would share this with you guys because it just amazing how well built these cars are. This is a 2006 Kia Rio5 sold new in late May 2006. It has 277,000 on its original drive train. The cars still looks, feels, smells, and drives like a brand new car. These cars are the best deal out there for cheap new cars. I currently own 3 2006 Kia Rio5 and they all have well over 150,000 miles.

This is most likely the highest mileage 2006 Rio5 on the planet.

------------------

Wow. That is a lot of miles.

are you a courier? That's the only way i could think of getting that many miles without being a flag car.

At around 100k miles a year what is that car used for?

Respectable in any case.

Brad

I own a Auto Transport company that covers the entire west coast. The car was also used as a courier vehicle.

Incredible... What all have you had to do to it?

quote Originally posted by 88red4cyl: Incredible... What all have you had to do to it?

5 Timing belts, 6 Sets of tires, a million Oil Changes, All Service done on time, 2 sets of Motor Mounts, Front Wheel Bearings. But it still has the original motor and transmission.

motor mounts? Those ought to last nearly forever in an interstate car...

quote Originally posted by hklvette: motor mounts? Those ought to last nearly forever in an interstate car...

You would think, but one mount seems to fail every 120k. You get a little vibration at idle. Might be a bad design or something. But hey for a car that cost $12k brand new you can't complain.

Not to take over this thread. Do you still want to do my cross member on my fiero?

I thought I put on a lot of miles. Usually about 70k a year on Chevy Vans. I put 200K on one in 3 years without any problems at all.

But you put on some miles. Wow!

Waht type of tranny Auto or manual? I'm guessing manual since it hasn't been replaced.

quote Originally posted by FierociousGT: Waht type of tranny Auto or manual? I'm guessing manual since it hasn't been replaced.

Automatic. All three are autos.

This kind of thing is why the Japanese automakers fear the South Korean automakers.

Ed

I like the look of that car.

quote Originally posted by ls3mach: I like the look of that car.

Thanks! I think its nice tidy design. I have a few of them running around. They are nice because I can fit two of them in my driveway end to end.



As for mileage, they get between 27-33 MPG always. It all depends on how much highway driving you do.

My 95 dodge ram has 425k.....

extended cab dually and I still get 22 mpg

that is really good for a kia though

quote Originally posted by DeLorean00: Thanks! I think its nice tidy design. I have a few of them running around. They are nice because I can fit two of them in my driveway end to end. As for mileage, they get between 27-33 MPG always. It all depends on how much highway driving you do.

Well that sucks about the mileage. I am getting 24mpg average with my Monte Carlo, but I really don't like that car at all. If it was in the high 30s I would be looking for a 5spd version. Might still, but really want another Prizm.

quote Originally posted by ls3mach: Well that sucks about the mileage. I am getting 24mpg average with my Monte Carlo, but I really don't like that car at all. If it was in the high 30s I would be looking for a 5spd version. Might still, but really want another Prizm.

You probably can get high 30's from a 5-speed. They are still a great car if you are looking for a smaller car. Plus they drive really great, much better then the Scion XA I had before. And they have 100,000 mile warranties.

If you are really interested I will sell you the black one. Its has 152,000 miles on it.

Work done in the past 3000 miles

New Timing Belt and Water Pump
New Drive Belts
New Front Brakes and Rotors
New Windshield
New Tires all the way around
New Wiper Blades
Fresh Oil Change
New Air Filer
New Cabin Filter
4 Wheel Alignment
New Brake Light Switch

Its like a brand new car. I need $4,200.00 for it. I will have it detailed and full tank of gas.

Just if your interested.

[This message has been edited by DeLorean00 (edited 08-27-2009).]

quote Originally posted by DeLorean00: DAMN! Its has to be a Cummins. Is it a 5-speed? If not how many transmissions have you been through?

stock cummins and stock 5-spd, it even has a tuned up pump (just a fuel plate probably, ~350hp)

its needed nothing but front end parts (like 5 track bars over its lifetime lol)

quote Originally posted by 4-mulaGT: stock cummins and stock 5-spd, it even has a tuned up pump (just a fuel plate probably, ~350hp) its needed nothing but front end parts (like 5 track bars over its lifetime lol)

Yep the front ends get loose on those. But you pretty much have the best truck ever built. So its not any surprise you got that many miles. Those motors and transmissions are so strong that the trucks literally fall apart around them.

Most recently I was working for a Kia dealership (sales) and I was really impressed with the cars. The new Forte is an awesome little car. And I have sold GM and Toyota as well, as a basis for comparison...Kia is the best "bang for the buck" out there.

quote Originally posted by Ditkaphile: Most recently I was working for a Kia dealership (sales) and I was really impressed with the cars. The new Forte is an awesome little car. And I have sold GM and Toyota as well, as a basis for comparison...Kia is the best "bang for the buck" out there.

Forte are sweet!! And I like the Soul. I might buy a few souls next. I was thinking about buying a load Forte for my parents.

the Forte coupe that is comming out is a pretty cool looking car. i also for some reason relly like the kia soul. Kia is steppin up i cant wait to see what they make the compete with the genisis.


P.S is that a DOT number on the car? i thought they only came on trucks and heavy weight vehicals.

[This message has been edited by pontiackid86 (edited 08-28-2009).]

quote Originally posted by pontiackid86: the Forte coupe that is comming out is a pretty cool looking car. i also for some reason relly like the kia soul. Kia is steppin up i cant wait to see what they make the compete with the genisis. P.S is that a DOT number on the car? i thought they only came on trucks and heavy weight vehicals.

Its a CA Number. They are required in California for all commercial vehicles. And since these are company cars and used only for work they need the CA id on them.

quote Originally posted by DeLorean00: Its a CA Number. They are required in California for all commercial vehicles. And since these are company cars and used only for work they need the CA id on them.

Ohhhh never heard of that around my way its only on vehicals 16 tons and over that require one of them. but hell just hearing about this is making me look at one of thoes KIA fourte coupes.

quote Originally posted by DeLorean00: You probably can get high 30's from a 5-speed. They are still a great car if you are looking for a smaller car. Plus they drive really great, much better then the Scion XA I had before. And they have 100,000 mile warranties. If you are really interested I will sell you the black one. Its has 152,000 miles on it. Work done in the past 3000 miles New Timing Belt and Water Pump New Drive Belts New Front Brakes and Rotors New Windshield New Tires all the way around New Wiper Blades Fresh Oil Change New Air Filer New Cabin Filter 4 Wheel Alignment New Brake Light Switch Its like a brand new car. I need $4,200.00 for it. I will have it detailed and full tank of gas. Just if your interested.

I appreciate it, but I am specifically looking for a 5spd economy car. I hate this Monte Carlo. I am probably going to buy a Prizm I found for about $500. Then unload this Monte Carlo and maybe buy a bike. I got a good deal at $3500, but the car just sucks.

Hey, Chris!! Not to change the subject, but what ever happened to this?..........

Wtf is that?!^^^^^^^ ^

How can you be putting 280,000 miles on a Kia and still have time to drive your Fiero?! That's just plain Fiero neglect.

[This message has been edited by crazyd (edited 08-30-2009).]

quote Originally posted by kyunderdawg: Hey, Chris!! Not to change the subject, but what ever happened to this?..........

LoL!! I still have that!! I have been so busy with work I have not even had a chance to work on that. But once the winter get here I will start the restoration.

quote Originally posted by DeLorean00: You will be upset to find I have not driven my Fiero in almost 8 months. Even though it in perfect running condition.

Shame, oh the shame!

I am kinda anxious to see this thing getting going.

kias dont do well in the rust belt. I have a body shop buddy that has found rust starting to form high up (on the inside) on cars that are even only one year old.

They seem like great cars though if you live in a southern state.