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Used 2001 Kia Sephia Consumer Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love my car

cubbie17, 03/28/2003
2001 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my Sephia new and have had it almost two years and I love it. I haven't had any problems with it. I will never buy a used car again.

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4 out of 5 stars

A good deal!

Sebastien, 03/17/2003
2001 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought a new 01 Sephia. An LS 5 speed version. White in color. I have no problems except the leatherette covering the shifter stick brokes by it self. The ride is good. It's a fair transportation vehicule. Mine is dealer maintened and yearly rustproof.

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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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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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3 out of 5 stars

2001 Kia Sephia - It's been a headache..

Mike, 02/20/2009
2001 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I would love to give the reader a thumbs up for this car. But I can't. Had to replace: tranny at 100k mi. $1000, serp belt (always squeaky!), spark plugs; wires, alternator $260, both headlights, all manner of front end work probably amounting to $1200. Sheet metal is easy to dent and scratch. Have to slam trunk to get it to latch. Parking brake needs replaced. Drivers-side strut&spring needs replaced. Wheel bearing going bad quick-like. Doors FREEZE open in winter (Michigan). This is so annoying. You cant even imagine until you experience having to use a bungee. Driver door lock stuck in lock position. Had to take off door panel to fix. Other than all this, it is a fabulous car.

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