2007 Kia Spectra Consumer Discussions

Spectra Paint Quality?

Re: 2007 Red Kia Spectra5 Paint Issues - Canada [ipwinsor]

Written by: debora1 on Sep 18, 2009 02:50 PM

My Spectra 5 2007( I bought this car new) is chipping the painting showing circular white primer in a 20.000 miles. The dealership said that is normal, said those are stone, he came with a paper tape to remove more of my car painting, of course he can not remove a car painting with a paper tape, just so irritating. Then, he use a pen to show me 3 stone chipping that my windshield ... Read More...

New 2008 Kia Spectra....Owners..So what do you think?

RE: Window Tint

Written by: ikillbugs on Aug 09, 2009 09:17 AM

Hi Marley, Thanks for the compliment. Just so you know, the Kia Spectra is identical from 2007 - 2009, virtually the same car with a different model year stamped on it. Now the Forte is replacing the Spectra for 2010 (I WANT A FORTE!). Anyway, I think the brand of tint is SolarGard. I had it done at a local shop for about $150. The tint is 35% on the doors and 20% in the back. ... Read More...

2007 Kia Spectra

Re: 2007 Kia Spectra [oryu]

Written by: jaytee111 on Mar 12, 2009 11:06 PM

You can try automotiveforums.com I've had some pretty good luck there with another car of mine. Read More...

Re: 2007 Kia Spectra [Ripp1971]

Written by: oryu on Feb 20, 2009 01:42 AM

I bought an 2007 Spectra and don't know where is the most activated internet forum. I think most sites don't have enough articles to read. where could i find one? please recommend me. thanks in advance Read More...

Re: 2007 Kia Spectra [Ripp1971]

Written by: Ripp1971 on Dec 15, 2008 02:07 PM

Hey not a problem. Have a good one :) Read More...

Re: 2007 Kia Spectra [Ripp1971]

Written by: felixvah on Dec 15, 2008 01:52 PM

Hey, thanks for the info. I realized that sometime it would be off with someone sitting there, but sometime it's still on. I guest, I would keep an eyes on it, and it becomes more and more on then I'll have Kia check it out. Thanks again. Read More...

Re: 2007 Kia Spectra [felixvah]

Written by: Ripp1971 on Dec 15, 2008 01:36 PM

It will show "off" until someone sits there. It detects someones weight. If it still shows off when someone is sitting there have Kia check it out. Cody Read More...

2007 Kia Spectra

Written by: felixvah on Dec 14, 2008 04:25 PM

Hi everyone, I'm really new to Kia Spectra and I have no research about the car before buy it. I saw it with a great deal so I just bought the car. What I experienced was on the passager side kept pop up Passenger Air Bag Off. Does anyone know what that mean? and was it normal to showed up like that? that pop next to the clock. You answer really be a great appreciate. Thanks Read More...

Spectra Paint Quality?

Re: 2007 Red Kia Spectra5 Paint Issues - Canada [prairiewriter]

Written by: ipwinsor on Apr 24, 2008 09:36 AM

Hey Prairiewriter, et all, Apparently this is not a unique for Spectra's or red. My black 07 Magentis with just less than 20,000km on it is similarly afflicted. I dread talking to Kia after reading your experiences. Ian in Ontario Read More...

Re: 2007 Red Kia Spectra5 Paint Issues - Canada [prairiewriter]

Written by: knowbtr42 on Apr 16, 2008 11:01 AM

Hi PW, I appreciate your re-capping these events. And nobody beleives you as much as I do. My hood, the front panels, side door panels and the roof all chipping as we speak. If you could send me photos via email that I can use in court to prove you and your car are real. The name of your dealership and even your name if you do not object. I will gladly provide you my information. ... Read More...