Used 2000 Kia Sephia Consumer Reviews
Think twice
My first car. It had problems with the breaks squeaking from the day I picked it up. Didn't have any problems with it until recently. It's been having problems starting. The engine will rev, but it won't fire. The local dealership doesn't quite know what's wrong. I think it's time to say goodbye. Which is sad since it's got less than 70,000 miles on it. I'll try to afford a Civic this time.
Good Second Hand Car
I bought this car second hand with 56k miles on it, paid only $4k. It now has over 110K miles on it. I need a reliable and good commuter car. I got it. I drive 100 miles a day to work. My car has been great for the price. It has had a few mechanical problems but overall I can't complain.
I kind of like mine
Granted, the body is cheaply made and the paint is very poor, But I did not expect much for the price. I bought it for disposable transportation. It runs very well, is comfortable adnfairly roomy. I drive the living daylights out of it and it has never given me any problems. i did replace the very bad original tires and spark plug wire, but other than that, I change the oil, put gas in it and go.
Don't Buy!
I had problems from the beginning. The car overheated at 200 miles. Started with 16 mpg, but after several gas treatments and cleaning fuel injectors never got better that 19 mpg. All parts are made cheaply. I've had MAJOR repairs: CV joints (65,000 mi), transmission (75,00 mi), ECM (90,000 mi). This doesn't include the starter, water pump, valve cover gasket, rotors, and several batteries. I can't wait to trade out! Save yourself the grief - don't buy one.
Small Things
I bought the car new from the dealership. This car was my first brand new car. I was blind to all that goes into buying a car. If I had to do it again I would not. It ran well for the most part and it did have a roomy interior but the attention to details was lacking. The engine was really loud on the highway and its handling was bad. The body was made of very weak metal that showed the smallest of dings. It seemed to me that alot of quality was comprimised when they were trying to be "economic."