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Used 1998 Kia Sephia Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Kia Sephia still Rollin' at 67K

R. Baker, 06/18/2002
1998 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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I have had my Sephia for four years and 65,000 and I would have to say that aside from a few problems with the gas gauge and wiring harness that were corrected under warranty, the Kia has been a great buy. Contrary to what a "major consumer magazine" may say about the Sephia, I say that it handles well, the interior is comfortable for me (6ft+, 225lb), and that it has great pick up. As when I bought this car newe Kia is a great bargain when compared to the Corollas, Civics, Proteges out there which are over- priced. After four years, 67k on the road, the body integrity remains great w/ no rattles or creaks that I may have feared/expected when I bought it.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Ok overall.

alex_mosley, 09/23/2010
1998 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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I got this car when i was 16(so almost 2 years ago) with 48k miles on it, it now has almost 78k and it has been an ok first car. the main issues i have is, the relay to the fuel pump stopped working so sometimes if it doesn't have a good connection it wont start, it just turns over, and the poor wiring job kia did! the wiring is awful! some lights only come on sometimes but overall everything else is ok. Good starter car i guess, just go easy with it!

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Don't Buy It

carl2fine, 07/12/2002
1998 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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I've had my Kia for three and a half years and I am starting to get real aggravated with it. So far the fuel pump has been recalled, the windshield wipers, and my air condition has broken down. The brakes were a constant problem as they are with most Kia owners. Spend the extra money on a Honda.

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4 out of 5 stars

My Favorite Car

Maggie, 10/17/2009
1998 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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I love this car. It was four years old when I bought it used with 30,000 miles on it. It is now nearly 12 years old with over 75,000 miles on it and with regular maintenace has never given me any trouble. Very reliable, parked outside and always starts on cold winter mornings. Have definately gotten my moneys worth out of it, if they still made them I would buy one new!

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4.13 out of 5 stars

fantastic car

Dareba, 08/13/2009
1998 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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Had this car for only a year, tranny went but that was my fault. Left the e brake up. It's got a lot of power and it'll go forever if you take good care of it.

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