2005 Kia Spectra Consumer Discussions

Spectra/Spectra5 owners with paint issues, let's get together

Re: Spectra/Spectra5 owners with paint issues, let's get together [princessmeliss]

Written by: dawnmg on Jun 11, 2008 03:46 PM

I was so disappointed with the paint job on my 2005 Spectra5. Before I got home from the showrrom, I had 3 chips and never even heard anything hit the car. It just got worse as time went on. I am continually buffing out superficial scratches that are no more that shadows but very unattractive. I now see that it is not just KIA. Suzuki, and many other imports have the same ... Read More...

Kia Spectra5

generally disapointed so far...compare to nissan versa

Written by: esfahani2 on Oct 29, 2007 04:48 PM

a few months ago, i bought a 2005 spectra w/16k mi...it looked perfect. while i havent had any major problems, ive had some small annoying things that i feel a newish car shouldnt have (ive always had impeccable japanese cars with perfect fit & finish). for example, ive had the screws/bolts for driver's seat tightened (annoying squeaking noise), the passenger's ... Read More...

Spectra Paint Quality?

Re: Kia Spectra 05 paint problems [spectra1]

Written by: princessmeliss on Sep 26, 2007 02:39 AM

I wish I could offer a suggestion, but if you have read all of the other posts you will see that Kia is completely ignoring this problem. My 2005 Kia Spectra5 has had the same problems and they blamed it on everything but the paint. They even tried to tell me that this is just what happens to all cars now because paint no longer has lead in it. Now, in the last couple of weeks ... Read More...

Kia Spectra Engine Issues

2005 Spectra5 coupe

Written by: himi1 on Aug 19, 2007 00:20 PM

Congratulations on your new Spectras!Those are nice cars...you can have a look at the upcoming Kia coupe here. This might be the base for new 2009 Spectra. What do you think? http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2007/08/14/kia-releases-2nd-teaser-for-frankf- urt-coupe-concept/ Read More...

Re: KIA Dealers too Shady [caliberchic]

Written by: esfahani2 on Aug 15, 2007 08:59 AM

Im just about to buy a 2005 Spectra EX, 16k miles, and the front tires (stock manufacturer) are completely worn down, while the rear (Goodyear) is new. Dealer says stock tires are junk...they're throwing in 2 free tires. Just get yourself a reputable brand of tires (Walmart sells Goodyears now for $75 for this size wheel). Read More...

Spectra Paint Quality?

Re: SPECTRA 05 PAINT [amk2]

Written by: proudnani on Jun 21, 2007 09:26 AM

I Purchased a RED Kia Spectra 05 in August 2005, and I myself noticed right away, I had some spots on the hood of my car and I told the Kia dealer and they told me they were just smudges...LOL...and when the guy washed my car, he said they went away. Yeah Right... Ughhh... So the next time I went in to have the car serviced, the Manager tried to say, that because a rock had ... Read More...

Kia Spectra Tire/Wheel Questions

Re: Kia Spectra Tire/Wheel Questions [pf_flyer]

Written by: arb000 on Nov 05, 2006 05:03 PM

Hi, I am looking for winter tires/rims for my 2005 KIA Spectra 4-door. I'm in the GTA. Any ideas? I would prefer KIA rims or at least OEM's that fit. The dealers have been unhelpful. Thanks! arb000 Read More...

Re: Winter tires [geomatics]

Written by: arb000 on Nov 05, 2006 04:58 PM

Hi, I have a 2005 Spectra 4 door in the GTA and having a hard time getting winter rims/tres other than CT one size fits none - even from local Kia dealers who quote me $110 a rim from Kia plus tires etc - we're up to ~ $900. Please tell me which dealer in Ottawa has the winter tire package - I might even go there to get one! Alternatively which OEM rims did you get? (I am assuming ... Read More...

Spectra Paint Quality?

SPECTRA 05 PAINT CHIPS

Written by: hamlin04 on Sep 08, 2006 04:45 PM

WE BOUGHT OUR 05 KIA SPECTRA 5 IN SEPTEMBER 11 2005.THREE MONTHS AGO WE NOTIFIED RICART DEALERSHIP IN COLUMBUS,OHIO WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR THAT THE CAR WAS COVERED IN PLACES THAT HAD PAINT THAT LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN MELTED.IT STARTED OUT LIKE A PAINT CHIP BUT THEN BECAME WORSE ALL OVER THE CAR,BUT ONLY ON THE METAL NONE ON THE BUMPER.RICART FILED A CLAIM WITH ... Read More...

Kia Spectra Engine Issues

Re: Spectra5 is really Cerato [herotakesafall]

Written by: spectraman on Jul 18, 2006 05:35 PM

My point is that the number of next-gen Spectras sold since 2004.5 is closer to 130-170k. And as regarding the number of posts in *this* forum, I'm also including the numerous other KIA-centric forums I follow. I still contend that the number of paint issues I've seen online are low. That said, I'm not denying your empirical/observational data regarding bad ... Read More...