Hey Scotty, I’d like your input on whether or not we should keep a 2018 Kia Rio S Hatchback with an automatic transmission. It has the 1.6L I-4 GDI engine with just under 58k miles. It has given us 0 problems. I’m concerned about the longevity of the engine and transmission. I have never completed a carbon buildup treatment in its life. It is driven at highway speeds 80% of the time & I have changed the oil every 8-10k miles.
According to some of yours videos, you’re against Kias quality control & GDI engines in general.
We’re prepared to do more frequent oil changes and a transmission change at the recommend service interval along with every other preventative maintenance.
We like the car but want some reassurance on if we should put money into caring for it well in the hopes for a high life vehicle or if our money is better being put in another car that has a better chance of reaching 200k+ miles.
Thank you for your time! 😀
They are not horrible cars and the Rio is ok as a subcompact but the engine usually has many problems around 100k miles I would get rid of it in the near future and consider a Honda Fit or Toyota Corolla.
I would put my money in another car. Kia's are not known for being 200k+ mileage cars. It is great that you haven't had issues, but pretty much all cars can go 100k miles relatively trouble free. The issues show up after that.
You do a lot of highway driving which is easy on the motor and transmission. That said, I would still look for a better car if you are wanting something to keep long term. The drivetrain may like the highway miles, but you still have the suspension working that whole time, etc.
Thank you for your input. I was thinking the same. Hopefully we can find a good deal on a used compact.
Also, don’t forget too as time and mileages add up the probability of electronic issues occurring goes up - true with any vehicle - and those can cost a lot to troubleshot/replace in addition to the mechanical issues. Anyhow, I would put the money into another vehicle that will have a better chance of reaching 200,000+ miles with minimal fuss. No car is perfect, and my top choice would be Toyota first followed by Honda second.
No way that engine will hold up for 200,000 miles, trouble free. You probably only have another 30-40,000 miles of reliability left in that car, before it starts falling apart.
Hyundai & Kia generally have a lack of quality, which reflect in the longevity of their products (or rather, a lack of it).
For 200,000 trouble free miles, I’d get a Honda Fit instead. Or even better, a Corolla.
Thank you for your input. I was thinking the same. The car is used for work and she’s projected to hit 80k by the end of the year. We’re just trying to stay ahead of costly repairs.
Thanks again