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Keep in Perspective
ericdunham, 02/02/2012
2001 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used for $800 with over 200k miles on the odometer, a wreck in the near past and work to be done in the near future. I knew it wasn't a great car, but I needed a carI was broke. Well over a year later, this little thing is coming up on 250k miles and until today I had no major work done on it. I replaced an alternator belt a couple months ago and that was it. The bill today was $660a price I would normally never consider on a car I bought for $800. But this car just takes a beating and keeps on going! I'm awful about maintaining my vehicles and I hate to spend money on them, and yet this little car has never faltered. As long as you know it's not a BMW, you'll be happy!
Good alternative to a scooter
libby, 12/23/2005
2001 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a good little commuter car. It is perfect for tooling around town in, but gets rather noisy/buzzy when at higher speeds. The ride is okay at slower speeds, but gets the small car choppy ride on the highway. It is a commuter/errand runner and no more. Have only had a few minor electrical problems (fuse box, starter, and alt) in the 48k miles I've owned it, but nothing major. Follow Kia's recommended maintenance carefully if you want the warranty, and change the auto transmission fluid sooner than what Kia recommends, as I had a hard shift problem that a fluid change fixed (15k before recommended change). It fits both tall and short drivers well.
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A Great Alternative to Civics
SuperSephia, 05/06/2002
2001 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my KIA Sephia in April of 2002, with 9,000 Miles on the odometer. Since then I have added over 1500 more, and never had as much fun doing so. Very fast, for a 4-cylinder (I outrun my friends souped up Cavalier) and that's bone stock. Look out Civic boys...here I come! Very dependable. Great warranty.
2001 Kia Sephia- A good car & good price
orion, 07/12/2002
2001 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm a satisfied Kia customer. My car brand new with taxes & fees was about $12000. If you're deciding between a cheap new car and one that costs just as much used then buying new is well worth it. My first 3 cars were used, that meant in addition to having a car payment there was also the repair bill every month. Sure newer cars have a larger insurance cost but with no down time, meaning you don't have to constantly wonder if your car is going to make it to work or school every day. There a dozen or so 'cheap' cars out there. The Hyundai Accent was another one I considered, but stay away from Dodge/Plymouth Neons. My Kia is dependable.
best value out there
adam, 03/03/2002
2001 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
best bang for the buck. I got my car for $ 6995...can't be beat on price..change the oil every 4k and you will have reliable transportation for 100K. Put the money you save in the bank and watch the $ grow....