 I needed a very inexpensive, fuel 
effiecient vehicle since I drive over 
600 miles per week. After checking out 
Honda's, Toyota's and Nissan's, there 
was nothing in my price range except 
the Rio. I purchased a base Rio with 
A/C and put in a stereo myself. Great 
for a first car or a commuter car. The 
only complaints I have about the car 
is that the drivers seat is not very 
comfortable on long trips. It 
definately needs a more comfortable 
drivers seat. The clutch was very 
stiff, even after 9500 miles. The body 
metal is thinner than it's 
compeditors, hence easier door dings, 
which I caught a few.  