2006 Kia Spectra Consumer Discussions

Which hatchback is least likely to need repairs?

Re: Which hatchback is least likely to need repairs? [frank77]

Written by: sexymama208 on May 12, 2009 11:50 AM

i have a 2006 kia spectra 5 :) and it only has 26000 miles on it and it doesn't cost me that much for gas. so i would recemend the kia spectra 5 Read More...

Spectra Paint Quality?

Re: SPECTRA 05 PAINT [knowbtr42]

Written by: red01 on Apr 16, 2008 00:30 PM

I would be more than willing to help, I posted a while ago, I have a 2006 Kia spectra, mine is silver, I have had nothing but problems with the paint, the last time they fixed it (painted chipping on the rear quarters, behind the rear doors), they said they were doing me a favor, they painted it and put a chip guard on the area, well it hasn't been more than two months and ... Read More...

Re: Kia Spectra 05 paint problems [princessmeliss]

Written by: red01 on Jan 11, 2008 11:21 AM

I bought a 2006 KIA Spectra LX a 1 1/2 years ago, I bought it brand new, I have had my car into the dealer two times for rust on the rear quarters , behind the back doors, the first time was just about 6 months of owning it and I just took it in again for the same problem, apparently it is poor design of the car itself, the rear quarters sit out farther then the doors itself, ... Read More...

Kia Spectra Engine Issues

Re: KIAS in general [acm563]

Written by: abermaus on Dec 13, 2007 07:25 PM

I just bought a 2006 Spectra 5 and was told by Car Max, where i bought it, that the manufacturer warranty was still on the car, to 60,000 miles. They also sold me their own, 75,000 mile warranty but i have to pay a small deductible each time i let them fix the car. I noticed today after looking through everything that i have absolutely NO previous maintenance records ... Read More...

2006 Spec 5

Written by: jcj8008 on Sep 04, 2007 04:54 AM

My 2006 Spec 5 has around 16500 miles on it. It is highly customized, KFX Performance header, KFX Perfomance cold air intake, no cat, Kia OEM Cat back center exhaust, automatic tranny, and I get 31 MPG. I got that mileage before the header install and am still getting that mileage afterwards. I have had no problems with any part of the car. I change the oil every 3000 ... Read More...

Brand new

Written by: mamamiakia on Aug 02, 2006 11:34 AM

I just bought a 2006 kia spectra 5 and i am so far very happy. I want to put an intake, an exaust, lowering kit, and mabie a few other cool accessories. I dont know that much about new cars, all i have ever owned are old muscle cars. does anyone have any ideas or recomendations on what i should do? Read More...

Re: KIA Dealers too Shady [esfahani2]

Written by: troynall on Aug 15, 2007 03:39 PM

i owned 2006 Spectra EX(bought it off the lot with only 132 miles on it) for four months until it was totaled in an accident. i put 12999 miles on it in those four months. The tires showed 73% thread usage. The insurance people measured the tire tread depth. So the tire life on your tires is about right. Must have been one owner ? but sounds like a sweet deal. really. I ... Read More...

2006 Spectra5

Written by: 03roadstar on Feb 24, 2006 02:47 PM

Last Month, my Wife traded in her 04 Spectra GSX for a Black, fully loaded 06 Spectra5. She is really happy with it. I'm not much of a car guy at all. To me, a car is only for hauling stuff that I cannot fit on my Bike, or if the weather is too servere. Ive been around Bikes all my life and cars just don't excite me all that much. About a week after my wife bought her car, I took ... Read More...

Spectra5-Check Engine light at 725 miles!

Written by: troynall on Aug 12, 2007 01:46 PM

Bought my brand new 2007 Kia Spectra5 just 4 days ago. The check engine light came on and I hooked a OBDC-II to it and the code report it as an EVAP (small) emissions control problem. I owned a (2006)Kia Spectra for about 4 months until I got it totalled in a car accident(not my fault). Decided to go with a Spectra5. I loved the old 06 spectra. Had no problems with it at ... Read More...

Kia Spectra/Spectra5 Accessories & Modifications

my kia spectra 5

Written by: specblue84 on Jun 08, 2007 03:14 PM

whats up everyone my name is ruben santos and i bought a kia spectra 5 2006 blue i got it in october of 2006 i got all kinds of mods down to my car that it does not even look like a kia. in one week i will have a supercharger added to it and thats going to be fun to put on here are some pictures of my car under my name Read More...