Used 2001 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2001 Spectra, so we've included reviews for other years of the Spectra since its last redesign.
2001 Kia Spectra GSX
RollieB., 04/24/2018
2001 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We've owned ours for 17 years now. It's a little beat up. Wish it had a little more drivera leg room.Upholstery apart at the seams, dash buckled from the heat. Hit a deer 15 years ago. That being said, maintenance is minimal. I've changed the up and downstream. O2 sensors and the timing belt. This little toad keeps on running. I just hit 220,000 miles and I still get 30-32 mpg on the highway. We bought another kia, a Soul this time. Impressed beyong measure with that car. Took a trip recently in the soul. 2955 miles round trip. Total cost for fuel: $197.00. My next purchase is a kia Sedona. I love my kia spectra. Still has plenty zip. Makes me feel again
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2001 Spectra GS
Ricky, 02/28/2008
2001 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Other than normal wear parts like brake pads, I've had problems with the motor mounts (4 of them) and the upper power steering hose. It has good fuel economy, about 22 mpg city and very good handling, especially when you upgrade the wheels to 15" and sport tires.
Best car I've ever owned
stevecobb12550, 06/06/2011
2001 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the Kia used at 18,000 miles, and then drove it for almost 150,000 without a problem. Gas mileage was about 33 mpg highway, and it was rock solid. Sure, the sheet metal is so thin that you could dent the car just by breathing on it, and the rear defroster was useless, but the car was a real trooper. Hatchback was very useful, too, I could load all kinds of things in there. The only mistake I made was not changing the timing belt, and it broke at 145k miles, ruining the engine. At 145k miles, the CV joints needed replacing, and so did the struts, but it was a great car.
Hercules Unchained
Mr. GSX, 04/27/2002
2001 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this Spectra GSX in August of 2001, I received a strong rebate of $1500.00 cash back, along with a strong warranty, i.e., 100K or (10)yrs., this really eased my apprehension of purchasing a Korea Made Car. Now! The performance suits my liking, 125HP is sufficient for freeway driving. The 5sp manual works well for controlling the vehicle. The GSX Trim level gives an abundance of goodies to enjoy while you drive. Overall I have had very few problems, some shifter Buzz while in third gear, this was corrected with new parts after two visits to the Kia Dealer. After I drive another 50k in this car I will know if I have received my monies worth. I do enjoy this car.
Fun to Cruise
EB, 03/30/2008
2000 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive! You feel like a speed racer! Consider something new as it approaches the end of the warranty. Very spacious interior (long boards fit inside)! Great for traveling students. Needs more reliable parts inside and out; very flimsy. Dashboard comes unglued, interior trunk latch doesn't work well, sits rather low to the ground, bolts welding to axle in wheels, okay gas per mile, several blinds, paint is thin, handles great on curves...
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