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Used 1998 Kia Sephia Sedan Consumer Reviews

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Watch the tranny

chgobrd, 03/17/2006
1998 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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I have replaced the transmission 4 times on the '98 KIA. I even had to replace the dashboard because it warped. The fan switch has gone out a couple of times.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

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.

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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
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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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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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