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money pit
disappointed, 08/09/2008
2000 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 38,000 miles on it. The check engine light came on as soon as the 3 month warranty was up. I've replaced the transmission and the check engine light was still on as it was after the 3 times I changed the catalytic converter. Doesn't accelerate going uphill and slow merging into traffic. The inside is cheap plastic.
The worst piece of crap every made!!
Tracy, 01/12/2010
2000 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for almost 10 years now, I am counting the days until I can afford to purchase a real car. At present the locks consistently freeze in the winter.The doors will not close until the car warms up a little. The windshield wiper fluid spray hasn't worked for years creating dangerous driving situations at times. The interior around the odometer has pulled apart, the vents to defrost the windshield broke spontaneously making defrosting a nightmare. Now the heating system has stopped in the dead of winter. I'm amazed that it made it this far. So I couldn't get out as planned this morning because without no heat I couldn't see out of the windshield!
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warrtaylor, 12/15/2007
2000 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I drove this car as a commuter car 100 miles a day round trip. Rear defrost, radio, and the blower motor have gone out. The rear brakes squeal like mad, even when new and the E-brake sticks. Timing belt went out at 100,000. Front wheel bearings are pretty loose. The only thing is, I only paid $3000 for it. Other reviewers seem to of been expecting a Honda or even a Toyota. This car is neither. Its a Kia and it is cheaply made (big surprise!), but if you are willing to put up with some minor annoyances, this car will get you from point A to Point B at least til 100,000 miles. I've probably only spent about $1000 in unusual maintainance. I consider it a great investment.
You get what you pay for
Bob M, 10/26/2008
2000 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle new. We needed basic car, not fancy. Manual tranny is a plus as we expected to move to the snow belt. My records since purchase have shown consistent 31-34 mpg for all driving. First major repair was brakes at 85,000 miles. Second was ball joints at 127,000 miles. Now at 149,000 and going strong; however body is showing rust and systems are starting to fail. Great car for us and worth the minimal $$. Not for all drivers, but regular maintenance gives solid transportation.
OK for a while or in the warm climates.
Dont want no more!, 02/26/2009
2000 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Its ok for the first 3 yrs then if it freezes where you live beware. Doors a major problem every winter getting worst every year. resale pitiful $$
Gary
littlerok, 06/21/2009
2000 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is the best car i drove. when u are accelerating u can hear the gears changing automatically. so it seems like you are in a racing car. Love this Car.
Never again!
tamos, 01/25/2010
2000 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Kia less than a year ago. I cannot even remember all of the times I have had to take it to be fixed. I have replaced the timing belt, fan motor, front tires etc. etc. I also had problems with the doors not opening and sometimes not closing in the winter. I was told it could be fixed for about $314. I would never buy a Kia again. I remember the old Kia adds that boasted that Kia's would last for 200,000 miles. I cannot believe that mine will last for 150,000. Next time I will buy American!
My little Kia
just_asks, 06/20/2002
2000 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Watch out for the OVerDrive components, but the car is otherwise great!
Cheap
kia lover, 04/29/2010
2000 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for a while now since 2003. I have had to do some minor repairs. I have also driven this car all over. It's a cheap car. You get what you pay for. I still have it and it still gets me from point a to b. I accidentally hit the garage with it once all down the side. It's only cosmetic and it still runs.
Love My Baby
gypsy, 07/22/2002
2000 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my first new car and I am happy with the choice I made. The car is economical and cute. I have had no major problems, just some cabin noise which was resolved within the first month. The brakes lasted two years and the tires are still the originals.
3rd Transmission and other stuff
R&B, 08/27/2002
2000 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
1st Tranny was retired at 250~ miles. second lasted untill 3 weeks ago. A Tranny control module was replaced under warranty in the carolinas and Kia has yet to send reimbursment for roadside warranty. Bad thing is I like the car but this thing has had more problems overall in two years than all my cars I've owned in 18 years driving! I do not like Kia service, sales, or their customer NO SERVICE.
Off lease bargain?
Matt from Florida, 11/04/2002
2000 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought a Sephia LS 5 spd off lease, 32k for $3600. Replaced the horrible Hankooks with Yokohamas, set off on a cross Florida tour (leap of faith). Nothing broke in our 1.5k tour, but the car is only a city car. Steering is numb at highway speeds, and the car tracks poorly. Shifter is balky, and the engine drones so you short shift and won't drive over 70. That said, it's comfortable enough and the price is right. Reliability is a question.
2000 Kia Sephia LS
Daryl, 06/05/2002
2000 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been a nightmare. It's been continously plagued with problems involving the transmission, a bad crank in the engine, and minor trim complaints. The dealer has no interest in taking care of warranty concerns after they've sold the car. They'll stall, misdiagnose, and threaten service fees. The Kia Corporate is no help either. The 1-800-333-4KIA is only useful to have the car towed to the nearest dealer. DON'T waste your money on a Kia.
GREAT
MOMONEY, 06/05/2002
2000 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
THIS VEHICLE HAS GIVEN ME NO PROBLEMS, AND I LOVE IT AND THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHACED IT FROM
Pretty Good Car!
American Eagle, 12/28/2002
2000 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Even though this Kia Sephia isnt a Mitsubishi Eclipse or something off the Fast and Furious, it is overall a GREAT vehicle, and will get me where I need to go. I plan on putting an aluminum wing on it and making it look very nice. Just a few little things mess up every once in a while, but since i have had it for a year, the only problem i have had on it is the coils (spark plug coils) go out, and it was only a 200.00 fix, and it runs better than it has - i believe that is the way it came from the dealership, but other than that it is a great car, and recommend it to anyone who is thinking about it.
2000 sephia 5speed
anniek1, 05/24/2011
2000 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my sephia used in 2005 with 86k, it is now at 195,000 and i have loved it. i had a timing change about 2 years ago at 135k and a new starter, alternator which was expected b/c the car is 10 years old. And i'm lucky these are the only problems b/c i don't get the oil changed like I should. I have had 2 tune-ups so i'm averaging about once every two years for a tune up. I like this car it was cheap and convient and i'm a single parent of two so it helps. i have driven this car all over at least 300 miles round trip at the most. I am having a lot of problems with the ac belt squealing thats my only negative problem with the car.
2000 Kia Sephia LS
pgluck826, 02/08/2003
2000 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 19,500 miles on it for $8700. It has been reliable and gets great mileage (I average 23 MPG city and can get nearly 30 MPG highway). It performs well. I have had to do some minor repairs (alternator and A/C system). It's low on frills, but the engine and powertrain are still under warranty. I added a trunk-mounted CD changer. Overall, a great little car for not much money.
don't buy a kia
cmlmal08, 02/12/2003
2000 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought a kia used it had 37k & remaining 5yr/60k warranty In 6 mo and 15 k it needed a new trans The Kia dealer refused to work on the car b/c I didn't have proof of maintenance on the trans at 30k b4 I owned it. they wouldn't take care of the work for me. after a call was placed to kia consumer affairs they informed me that the trans had already been replaced at 35k. Now at 58k my car is back again b/c a rod blew right throught the engine They are trying to get out of covering the car under the warranty Needless to say I am not driving this car again after it is fixed and in my lifetime will I ever buy a Kia again
Killed In Action
petralyn, 06/01/2003
2000 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Dealership can't repair clutch properly. The floor mats have worn through in less than 20K miles. Gas Mileage is good but the rest is just a CHEAP car.
Mia the Kia Sephia
Marti Espy, 07/15/2018
2000 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well I would say its well worth it. I have 246000 miles and shes still going strong. Only minor repairs and great on gas mileage.
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