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.
Point A to Point B
Scott9674, 02/05/2004
2001 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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From the outside you think wow, what a sporty ride? NOT The 125hp 5speed manual is very disappointing. I have drove automatics with smaller engines that are peppier. Going up a hill with the A/C on..forget about it. I realized I wasn't getting a "sports" car but come on Kia the gas mileage isn't terrific and the car weighs a little more than a cow here in IA and this is the best you can do? The interior is decent and clean. If you are over 6 ft be warned. After 40k miles no major happenings.Great car for a college student who just needs A to B trans. That is about all you should expect because that is all you'll get.
Don't buy a Kia
Hank, 06/06/2006
2000 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Sedan
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Buying this Kia was the worst mistake I ever made in buying a car. The problems started right from the beginning. The inside trunk release has never worked from the start. After several attempts it was never fixed. From there things were down hill; outside car parts like the weather seal around the back window melted and shrunk. The inside dashboard is coming unglued and the front of the dashboard is popping out. The seats are coming unsewn, the so called leather is not leather - it is wearing out. This list goes on and on.
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Bob Bell, 05/07/2004
2001 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had this car for over three years. The more I drive it the better it gets. It is the best highway car I have ever had and with Dunlop SA-2 tires it handles like a sports car. It can cruize on the interstate with the best of them and still get great gass mileage.
Still runnin' after 8 years
ASHBURN VA, 10/15/2008
2000 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Sedan
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I had been considering purchasing a '96 Camry used car but happened to see this Kia on the way to buy the Camry. The winning point was that the Kia was less than the used Camry and had an great warranty. Eight years out I have had no major problems with the car. The cv boots for left and right wheels had to be replaced in Aug '08 but it was covered under the warranty. It's a great commuter car. I have only taken it on long distance trips three times. Seats are very uncomfortable. All things considered it's a good little car. Had I purchased the Camry I would have over 125k miles on it.
Kia Spectra
FHarr, 03/31/2004
2000 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Sedan
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Overall I have found this to be a good car. Bought in 2000 and 44,000 miles later no issues still looks brand new. I always get compliments on the sporty look that is has. Great car for the family just starting. Great warranty!