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Used 1997 Kia Sephia Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Lou's Review

Louis E. Niedermeier, 02/22/2003
1996 Kia Sephia RS 4dr Sedan
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I haven't had too many problems with the Kia Saphia other than the engine light tends to go on if you accelerate too fast with it... I have beaten a Ford Mustang with it, Acura Integras, Honda Accords, and Honda Civics. Now if you don't think thats all that great, well, the car is all stock. If you buy one of these im sure you will be pleased.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

The reason for aspirin invention.

Rs driver , 04/28/2003
1997 Kia Sephia RS 4dr Sedan
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I bought this let's call it a car April 5 01. After a week something went wrong and the *Check Engine* sign came up. It is still there.After two months the left rear tire blew up. I changed the whole set of tires. And then I don't remember when but the car started dying on the road. When I make right or left turn, it makes an annoying noise. I had my good times and bad times with this car. I live in Denver Colorado. One day driving to the mountains I raced a ford escourt and I passed him like a bullet. The car runs good but too many engine problems.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I Have Been Very Pleased With My Kias

zyxw, 08/15/2002
1997 Kia Sephia GS 4dr Sedan
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I was sorry to see that some of the other Kia owners have not had as good as an experience as I have had. I was a little nervous about buying a Kia Sephia in April, 1998, because they were just being introduced to my area of the country, and I seldom saw any others on the road (I see lots of them now). I liked my first Kia well enough to buy a second Kia two years later, and both have been reliable so far (one has about 59,000 miles and the other has about 19,000 miles). Hopefully they will continue to be reliable as their mileage increases.

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4 out of 5 stars

Ilove kias

locky, 08/27/2002
1996 Kia Sephia GS 4dr Sedan
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Very good auto for a very good price

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Owner

Greatfoo, 05/15/2004
1996 Kia Sephia RS 4dr Sedan
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The car has proven to be dependable with limited problems. Fuel cell or computerized fuel system has to be repaired as did the hydraulic clutch. Next will be the timing belt. It has been a very good car and has needed only basic maintenance and clutch hydraulics.

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