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Used 1998 Kia Sephia Consumer Reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Is not worth it

Gabriel, 08/21/2023
1998 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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If you want a car from this year, you should get a 98 Toyota Corolla or a 98 Honda Civic. The car might give benefits in value or oil, but you will need to spend a lot of money and time due mechanical failures.

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4 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
1 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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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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1.5 out of 5 stars

DONT BUY ONE OF THESE VEHILES!!!

jeff culver, 11/22/2002
1998 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my kia 2 years ago, it has been nothing but problems, its been in the shop about 10 times for sevral repairs,the fuel pump, the windsheild leaking,recalls on the wipers,rear window defrost stopped working,horn stopped working,the o2 sensors went out,afters all of these repairs the check engine light is still on.Now it trys to stall at intersections,and is hard to start after getting fuel \,i WOULD HIGHLY SUGGEST NOT BUYING THIS VEHICLE, BECAUSE IT WILL LEAVE YOU STRANDED

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good Car Experience

chance89, 02/25/2005
1998 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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I have had my Kia for 8 years since I bought it new in 1998. It has been a great reliable car that is fun to drive, even in not so great weather conditions. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a good car at a great price. This car has taken me up and down the east coast several times and I have only had trouble with it last year when I had some problems with the fuel injection. Had no problems before or since.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Not Too Shabby!

ken1, 12/31/2009
1998 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Owned since new--11.5 years now. Only lightly used, but fun and peppy engine with manual (Mazda made I think.) Had brake recall and exhaust repair made under warranty. Other than that, only had to replace old battery. Some of the interior fittings are a bit too cheaply made, but if you take care of it, it will take care of you. Very inexpensive to own; costs almost nothing to insure. I have read that due to relatively high HP to weight ratio (125 HP vs 2400 lbs.) some convert this model to rally car. You could not find a less expensive platform than this one!

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