Used 2001 Kia Sephia Consumer Reviews
Used Sephia for sale
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.
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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My second worst car
Joe, 03/13/2010
2001 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought the car new for $11000. The first thing that went wrong was the passenger side air scoop liner fell out on the road somewhere, Then the radio quit working. The warranty is practically useless unless you follow directions explicitly. Replaced the engine with a used one at 63,000. O2 sensors replaced three times, throttle body sensor went bad,ignition coils replaced twice. Shifter skirt fell down. Rear brakes hang up. Check engine light comes on unexpectedly, then goes out. Have spent $4300 in repairs in the past three years. Gas mileage 25 mpg winter, 31 summer, doesn't compare with my old 91 Mercury Tracer of 36 mpg. Conclusion: I will not buy another Kia.
Not too bad for a cheap car
devs Mom, 08/04/2008
2001 Kia Sephia LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Purchased my kia new in 2001 as a commuter car. Kia just turned over 51000 miles after I had traveled from St. Louis to Woodbridge, VA (30 miles S of D.C.) in 16 hours and only used 2 tanks of gas on a 800+ mile trip (son was impressed). Have also gone to tx, ar and ms with no problem and minimum gas besides regular maintenance, a right front strut assembly, tires and brakes, my only problem is crossed wires which make my windshield wipers come on when I turn on the a. C. (happened after jack leg body work) still not bad for a cheap small 4 cyl. Runs good but is starting to show age. Engine heat shield rattles constantly.
rhonda hill
rhonda hill, 08/23/2003
2001 Kia Sephia 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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i was pleased with my kia and would like to purchase another i have had no troubles with it since my purchase in 1999.