Used 1999 Kia Sephia Sedan Consumer Reviews
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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.
Great suspension & space, quality horror
hwyhobo, 11/09/2002
1999 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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Comfortable, peppy with a stick, *great* suspension, and a quality control disaster. Poor mpg (23/29). Brake rotors replaced after 10K miles, interior sounds like a circus marching through town with all the squeeks and noises, and at 30K miles clutch release bearing failed with a high-pitched whine. I've driven stick for 20 years and didn't realize that such a part existed, but according to Kia it's a "normal wear item." The bearing costs a few dollars, the repair $500+. Their "customer service" will NOT take responsibility. So much for their warranty. Forget this POS. For a few thousand more buy a Honda or a Toyota that will serve you unerringly for many, many years.
Kia is made by Coke can
delden, 07/12/2002
1999 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
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i have been driving Kia Sephia for 3 years. After first 10 months (20000 miles), the battery went to death. at 36000 miles, the water pump had leakage. front brake rotors were changed at 56000 miles. there are tints all over my cars. Exterior is made by Coke can.
Piece of S%#$ car
tooshort, 11/13/2002
1999 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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I have had this car for 2 years now and I've had more trouble with it than I have with anything I have ever owned. these forign cars a really a piece of S@#*. The check engin light has been on for about 4 months and we take real good care of the car.
it's reliable despite some issues
mike a, 09/21/2008
1999 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
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I purchased this car from a friend at the dealership used and so far this is the most reliable car I owned. The check engine loves to stay on no matter what you try to fix. I've had the transmission problems and all but just replaced a sensor and seems to work for now. I've had bad luck with cars but this is the best car I've ever had. It will get you from point a to point b. It's a budget car for sure. You get what you pay for. Cheap body as well wouldn't hold up in a crash
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