Used 1999 Kia Sephia Consumer Reviews
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fingers, 07/19/2002
1999 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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THE KIA SEPHIA HAS BEEN A SOMEWHAT RELIABLE CARE EXCEPT FOR THE FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS THAT THE CAR HAS EXPERIENCE SINCE BUYING IT. MY INTERIOR DASHBOARD HAS A CRACK IN IT BY THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CARE IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD(PURE INTERIOR MATERIALS). THE INTERIOR SEATS HAVE FADED AND THE CRAFTMANSHIP OF THE VEHICLE IS ALL AROUND POOR. SO FAR THE CAR HAS HAD JUST MINOR MECHANICAL DEFECTS, IN WHICH THE DEALERSHIP WAS ABOUT TO FIX WITHOUT CHARGING ME.
Love my economy car
danielajr1, 05/09/2002
1999 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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I have driven my car for three years and so far it has been wonderful to me. I have kept doing my normal maintenance and the performance has been satisfying to me.
Worst Car I Ever Owned
Dennis Nolan, 08/27/2002
1999 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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After suing Kia and settling for a few thousand dollars, I still was thoroughly disgusted with this car. It was the LEAST economical car I ever owned. In three years, 20 sets of brakes, 4 batteries and a new transmission, 3 radios, cracked door panels, headlights filled with water, original tires only lasted a few months, trim fell off, doors would not work properly. The dealer gave me 900 dollars for it in trade and really did not want it. We owed much more than that on the car loan but I did not care I had to get rid of it for health reasons. Junk, Junk, Junk, it should be banned from the United States. Without a doubt the last foreign car I will purchase.
Not a bad car
daritari, 08/11/2009
1999 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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I really don't understand why everyone has so many issues with these cars. I've had mine for four years, and it still runs and drives great. No fluid leaks. Engine is clean. I have had the problem with the rolling dash by the vents, and some of the interior plastics have taken a beating. The biggest issue I have had is with the exhaust. I have had to replace the front catalytic converter twice because of it breaking off directly below it. The second time was due to poor service by the shop I had it fixed at originally. These cars are nice little machines, if you take care of them. Run Synthetic oil and make sure you change it regularly. Maintenance cannot be passed over.
Never had a problem (knock on wood)
Nito, 10/25/2002
1999 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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I have had my Sephia for over 3 years now and the only problems I've ever had were that my airbag light stayed on (faulty wire:fixed) my console dial got stuck (fixed) and my door seal was coming off (fixed). I have never had a major mechanical problem with it. I take it for scheduled oil changes and tune ups and it runs great. I think it's a really good car for the money, but it comes with a bad rep.
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