Used 1998 Kia Sephia Consumer Reviews
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82,000 Miles Little Problems
Lawguy, 01/06/2003
1998 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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Yes there were some recalls. All of these were fixed at no cost to me, so why should I complain? Air conditioner hose broke at the fitting in only 2 years. Hose and repair cost me about $250.00. This item should not have broken quite so fast. Struts went at about 80,000 miles. The strut dealer (KYB) told me this mileage was very good, so again no complaint. Gas mileage around town 32 - 33 mpg Highway 37 - 38 mpg (std 5 speed and no power steering). Out the door in 1998 I paid $9,000.00 Lets see.... Toyota Corolla ... $13,998.00 Kia Sephia ... $9,000+250+180=$9430.00 Yup I'm still ahead even with air and strut repair.
Little Trouper
Happy Kia Owner, 08/05/2003
1998 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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I don't know why the some of these people has had problems with their Kia, but as far as I am concerned, mine is a little trouper. I bought her with only 7 miles on the odometer she has been great. My Kia Sephia has only broken down once throughout my entire ownership, and that was the timing belt pulley or tensioner. If it wasn't for that, my car, believe it or not still has about 90% of its original parts. This has truly been one of the best little car I have ever owned.
Ok overall.
alex_mosley, 09/23/2010
1998 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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I got this car when i was 16(so almost 2 years ago) with 48k miles on it, it now has almost 78k and it has been an ok first car. the main issues i have is, the relay to the fuel pump stopped working so sometimes if it doesn't have a good connection it wont start, it just turns over, and the poor wiring job kia did! the wiring is awful! some lights only come on sometimes but overall everything else is ok. Good starter car i guess, just go easy with it!
UNRELIABLE
Jennifer Deon, 12/02/2002
1998 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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I HAVE BEEN TAKEN FOR A RIDE. THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON USED KIA'S!! I HAD THE CAR FOR A YEAR NOW AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED!!! SAD, JENN
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.
Kia Sephia still Rollin' at 67K
R. Baker, 06/18/2002
1998 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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I have had my Sephia for four years and 65,000 and I would have to say that aside from a few problems with the gas gauge and wiring harness that were corrected under warranty, the Kia has been a great buy. Contrary to what a "major consumer magazine" may say about the Sephia, I say that it handles well, the interior is comfortable for me (6ft+, 225lb), and that it has great pick up. As when I bought this car newe Kia is a great bargain when compared to the Corollas, Civics, Proteges out there which are over- priced. After four years, 67k on the road, the body integrity remains great w/ no rattles or creaks that I may have feared/expected when I bought it.
1998 Kia Sephia
Jim McFarland, 09/04/2003
1998 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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I am generally pleased with the car, except have had a few mechanical problems. The most expensive being the air conditioning compressor. Fortunately I have an extended warranty coverage and it only cost $35.00 out of pocket. Other problems-(2) rear wheel brake cylinders replaced, also under extended warranty, minimal out of pocket expense.
My Favorite Car
Maggie, 10/17/2009
1998 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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I love this car. It was four years old when I bought it used with 30,000 miles on it. It is now nearly 12 years old with over 75,000 miles on it and with regular maintenace has never given me any trouble. Very reliable, parked outside and always starts on cold winter mornings. Have definately gotten my moneys worth out of it, if they still made them I would buy one new!
fantastic car
Dareba, 08/13/2009
1998 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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Had this car for only a year, tranny went but that was my fault. Left the e brake up. It's got a lot of power and it'll go forever if you take good care of it.
DONT BUY ONE OF THESE VEHILES!!!
jeff culver, 11/22/2002
1998 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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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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