Used Kia Rio for Sale in San Diego, CA

I was a first time buyer and I had a great experience! Great price, great deal and a great car!

Small economic vehicle, sharp looking interior & exterior, easy access to controls, seats are not that comfortable for trips longer than an hour. After market lumbar support and seat cushion has helped some.

My old car was my third minivan in 15 years. Now that my kids are older and leaving for college, I wanted something that could carry 6 or 7 passengers but was ... well... NOT a minivan. I did some research on late model used three-row SUVs, and found the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. (My favorite of my three vans was a 2005 Nissan Quest, so choosing Nissan was easy for me.) Before I started browsing for cars, I applied for credit through Carvana, and was approved. Next, I entered in all of the information about the van I was trading for the Pathfinder. (Beware -- the trade-in amount is only good for 7 days, and it can change wildly in that time!) I was pleased with the trade amount, and it was great that I could shop for my new car and see my down payment and monthly payment for every car I viewed! My specifications were pretty clear -- AWD, less than 10,000 miles, and never a rental car. I found my dream car a few days later, and started the purchase process. It was quite smooth and the directions were very clear about what documents need to be uploaded. When I went to click on "finalize purchase" (or something like that), a red flag popped up...my trade-in value expired WHILE I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHECKING OUT! I got on chat with Carvana staff right away, and they were able to return the trade in value to NEARLY what it was before the expiration. This is something that needs to be addressed by Carvana -- once a customer is to a certain point in the process, those numbers need to be frozen. So we set a delivery time, and the Carvana rep was pretty much on time considering he was traveling 70 miles or so from the Chicago office. Everything was smooth -- signed a couple more papers, took my Pathfinder for a spin, Eric inspected my trade, and I left within 30 minutes with my new car. I would also like to add that I drove directly to my mechanic, so he could inspect the car and make sure I wasn't buying something with hidden damage. Mechanic said to me, "This car is perfect, like new." Just what I wanted to hear. Thanks Carvana! I am telling everyone I know about you guys. Good to work with you! Janet - 2017 Nissan Pathfinder

The 2018 Kia Forte was the last year in a series--the newly designed 2019 Kia interior is by far more appealing to the eye. If the '19 isn't in your budget, then there are many 2018s with very few miles and a great price--I would recommend one of those. The mileage is better than the EPA estimate and the car's controls are user friendly. I drive a German car as well and they are known for good ergonomics but I think Kia is up to snuff with them--perhaps even more user friendly. The window tinting (or windows themselves) on mine was defective, so look at the vehicle very closely in bright sunshine. Overall? A good buy and a good brand (I have owned only 4 German cars and 13 Korean--the German brands may be more fun, but the Kia is practical and not a dull drive either)

Billy was amazing! The dealership is always busy, even with an appointment at the service dept — Billy was very patient and listened to and addressed all my concerns in a professional and timely manner. Awesome customer service! :)

This is a review of my SELLING experience to Carvana. I listed my car on Craigslist and was approached by an outsider buyer named Jan. She introduced me to Carvana, which I never heard of before, and it's process. She was very helpful and walked me through the process. The first deciding factor for selling to them was that they offered me the best price (vs. CarMax, Auto Nation, Trur Car). Then I realized the process was super streamlined. All I had to do was upload my documents and, after approval, schedule an appointment for the pickup of my car. Carvana sent a truck to COME TO ME to pick up the car. The driver (Lauren?) was very courteous and pleasant to work with, too. The pickup process, which included a one-mile test drive, took no longer than 20-30 minutes. Immediately after loading my car to their truck, I was handed the check, which I immediately deposited without any issues. My selling experience from being contacted by buyer to getting the check took just 10 days! (Would've been even faster if I was more timely with uploading my docs.) I'd highly recommend Carvana for selling your cars!

The car is everything I could have wanted - well built, compact, speedy, and a smooth drive. Definitely enjoying my first Kia! Also very affordable, which is always great!

Don't be shy with the gas pedal - this baby will fly up mountain passes. The speed that they are able to squeeze out of 130 hp is amazing. Get the S.

Considering how cheap this car is, it’s FANTASTIC. This is the first new car I’ve bought and I adore it. It’s actually pretty nimble and peppy for such a small engine. The gas mileage is the second-best I’ve ever gotten in a car (I used to have a Smart Car.). You definitely do hear the engine at higher RPMs, but I don’t mind at all. It’s obviously not a powerhouse, but it’s not meant to be. It’s very comfortable to drive and the interior styling is not cheap-looking in my opinion. I love it! I tell my family that I’m taking this car to the grave with me! Unless I eventually upgrade to an Optima...or a Stinger....

"K" so (inside joke with Mike) :) , my husband and I had a fantastic experience at Ball Honda on Saturday 2/17/2018. We had an idea of what we wanted to see (the Honda Odyssey) when we arrived. Mike Fitch was first to greet us and help us look at the cars. He was very knowledgable about the Odyssey and answered all of our questions. He spent several hours with us while we contemplated our decisions. He was very kind, courteous and fun to work with. Mike took the time to sit with us in our new Odyssey and teach us all about the new technology. Glad he was there when we found out there is no such thing as a CD player anymore! We will look to Mike for all of our future car purchases! Thank you Mike! We also really enjoyed woking with Joe Bizzaro as well! Everything was quick and painless!

This car is great on gas! Definitely a perfect fit for my little family. We only have the one vehicle and it is perfect for both of us commuting to work and great with our son for everyday driving.

Just got it yesterday. Wanted it because I had owned 2 before and loved them. Wanted to upgrade to one with the latest technology. That back up camera is great. Feel safer with it. Gas mileage is very good on my long trips.

I love it! Great gas mileage. Not cramped at all. Stylish. Handles well. I would highly recommend...especially for commuting. Holds a lot (Hatch). Way to GO KIA!

This is my first new car and I love it! It has everything I need and more. My favorite things about it are the Bluetooth and the gas mileage. I travel a lot for work so that us great.

Just bought yesterday as part of a one for two trade-in deal. I call this a luxury version of a basic vehicle, meaning you won't forget this is a budget vehicle, but it has some very nice touches that make me feel it's more than a bare-bones box. The rear camera is much better than the one on the 2014 Kia Soul! mid-package car I traded in, and the sound system, while a major step down from the Soul, delivers good quality sound. The ride is exceptionally smooth, even over potholes and other road dips and bumps. With just a handful of driving miles in this car, so far it feels like a very worthy budget-minded replacement for my almost 5 year Soul, which I loved.

This car has all of the requirements and some extras that make it great subcompact car!!! It has been highly rated in many lists of the best current subcompact cars and I am pleased with my purchase.

great for my needs. fun to drive.cup holders should be a little deeper,cups turn over.back seat has ample enough of space.we love it.we checked out several autos before selecting the rio

I love this car! It's my third one. Reliable, smooth ride, sporty,, comfortable, great gas mileage! Great buy! Always great service from Kia of Lansing.