2016 Kia Rio Sedan
Verdict #140 · 165,000 miles · VIN Not listed · Stock #Not listed BUY
“165,000 miles is a lot, but $4,899 is exactly what a high-mileage Rio should cost — and the price already came down.”
Pros
- $4,899 is at or below market for a 2016 Rio with this mileage
- Simple 1.6L engine, no CVT — the drivetrain that survives high miles
- Price already reduced from $5,900
- Great fuel economy for a commuter
Cons
- 165k miles means wear items everywhere; repairs will come
- No VIN published, so no independent history check before visiting
- Pearl white base trim — nothing exciting, strictly transportation
Analysis
This 2016 Kia Rio sedan is priced like it knows what it is: a high-mileage commuter. The asking price is $4,899, reduced from $5,900, and comparable 2016 Rios with 140k–165k miles are listed around $4,995–$5,899 — so this one is sitting at or below the market line for its mileage band.
The Rio’s 1.6L is a simple, proven engine with no turbo and no CVT drama, which is exactly the formula that survives past 165,000 miles. The trade-off is obvious: at 165k miles, every system is on borrowed time, and there is no VIN published to run a history check before you visit. If a mechanic signs off on the basics — brakes, suspension, cooling — this is cheap transportation that does what it promises. That is a BUY for the budget-minded, with a pre-purchase inspection as the price of admission.
Market Comparison
Comparable 2016 Kia Rio listings with 140k–165k miles are priced ,995–,899 (Edmunds fair price ,995 at 142k miles; ,899 at 156k miles). At ,899 with 165,000 miles, this one is at or below the market line.
The Original Listing
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