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Used 2001 Kia Sephia Consumer Reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

So far so good

skiir, 09/11/2010
2001 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought my Kia on Valentine's Day of 2008. It will be paid off in Feb of Next year (2011). When I bought it it had 30,000 miles on it and the dealer said I would thank him in a year after buying this car. So far I have had to replace the battery like 3 times (no big deal), the belts because the AC belt broke so I just replaced them all. I have put in new spark plugs and they say that I need to re-gasket the tranny and engine. So I just have to watch the oil levels and I will get the tranmission reconditioned as soon as I can afford it. I also need to replace the timing belt so far from what I have read about the car. It gets great mileage, it has been very reliable, and the sound system rocks

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Steak on a hamburger budget...

Friendship Auto, 11/22/2009
2001 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I had a $50,000 BMW 330 Convertible which got repossesed when I went belly- up in the stock market. After scratching together $2500 over 3 months, I went and bought a 1999 Sephia LS with 84,000 miles on it. I had it for 3 years and spent a total of $300 on service and minor repairs. After 130,000 miles, the timing belt finally went and since I was already back on my feet, I sold it AS IS for $500. Sure it is not a Lexus, but for the money one pays, it is damn well worth it. And people should remember to judge accordingly. I now own a car dealership, and do not hesitate to sell this car or to recommend it to the cost-conscious.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

2001 Kia Sephia

whburroughs, 08/19/2004
2001 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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10 Year Warranty-what else can you expect? A quite, inexpensive little car that has "good" gas mileage and an low cost of ownership.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

First Car

Class of '09, 09/14/2008
2001 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This was my first car given to me by my mother.She bought a Ford and handed me the Kia. So I had nothing to compare it to. I would have to say it was and still is a good car. It's never broken down, or had any major problems. Only regular maintenance. My only complaint is that when i have the heat or a/c on the car's acceleration is greatly slowed. This may be due to its age but at times it can be annoying.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Happy

snowie2day, 12/18/2008
2001 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my Kia as a college student and was very happy all 7 years I owned the car. Though I am not in the market for another compact car I would and have recommended my Kia to my friends and family.

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