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2012 Kia Rio 5 Automatic 1.6l 4cyl Eco Mode Usb/aux/cd/mp3,, Kia Rio Hatchback on 2040-cars

US $9,988.00

Year:2012 Mileage:33864 Color: White /
Black

Location:

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed
Engine:1.6L
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): knadm5a30c6093550
Year: 2012
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Kia
Model: Rio
Trim: LX
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 33,864
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
Sub Model: Hatchback
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Unspecified

2012 Kia Rio 5 LX Hatchback GDI with ECO mode 5-doors 1.6L 4CYL Automatic 33K miles A/C/USB/AUX/CD/MP3/SiriusXM Satellite ,,, Power windows, power mirrors, power door locks, Keyless Entry, ABS, There is airbags in front and seats. Runs and drives like new! I just did the oil change. Needs nothing, just seat and drive. Comes with cargo cover, OEM floormats and keyless remote. Over 30 MPG. I'm selling it for such a low price because of Oregon branded title (regular title with salvage history) due to tree damage that did not effect airbags, did not effect engine and did not effect radiators. There is a little dent under gdi sign in the back, and that is all. Paint job been done by bodyshop and vehicle was inspected by Oregon DMV! I would love to take it for you to local Kia dealer for prepurchase inspection. Title on hand. Make sure to scroll all the way down to see over 65 pictures. If you are from another state, I can always meet you in PDX (Portland Oregon airport) so you can drive it home. Or I can arrange a transportation anywhere in US. The prices are around: OR to CA $400, OR to TX $750, OR to FL $900, OR to IL $850, OR to NY $1000,,, I can always arrange a transportation to other country from Port in Seattle WA. If you got 0 feedback or from another country, please don't buy or bid on my car prior contacting me. I have been an EBay member over 11 years. Please see my %100 positive feedback and be confident in buying this car. Thank you. Please contact me at 917-586-5798. You can't pay for the car using PayPal. Because PayPal will charge me over %3 and that is lots of money. Payment is due within 10 days of the auction end. Please don't bid or buy if you got no finances on hands. Thank you.

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