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9 years and still going strong
nicegirl, 07/25/2009
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I have over 123,000 miles on the car and have had no major repairs, except while under warranty it was discovered that I had a faulty transmission. It was replaced immediately. I agree with an earlier post that repairs, tires, brakes, even windshield wipers are more expensive than they should be. My pain has begun fading as well, but it's been 9 yrs. since I bought it. Very reliable.
Great Car
Dorine, 11/16/2010
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this car 4 yrs ago, with 55K miles on it. I drive over 100 miles a day and it has never gotten stuck in snow, it starts every time and only left me stranded once (needed a torque converter). It's a great car, has been hit by deer, broken into, and hit while parked, it's only let me down once. It's time to move on unfortunately as it is needing a lot more attention simply because of the miles I drive, it now has 156,000 miles and keeps on going.
2002 Kia Spectra for sale near you
2 of 2 listings
- Base SedanMSRP: $6,5231,202 mi away
- FOR PARTS OR OFF ROAD ONLYMSRP: $9902,484 mi away
This is really a good car!
lv2run, 07/28/2002
2002 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I just drove it about 600 miles. I had no aches or pains when done- a major achievement on a 9 hour drive. The 5 speed is so responsive and I had no trouble at all with hills- even gained acceleration easily when needed. This is truely a lot of car for very little money.
good little car
sak713, 01/10/2004
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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so far the car has been good we had one recall something to do with something in the gas tank but we took it back to the dealer and it was fixed in less then 30 min. so far nothing else has happened. Tires are a different thing.they suck.they need to find a different kind of tire to put on the car they are fine if you dont have to drive in snow. but trust me dont drive the car off the lot in the tires that are on the car if it snowing out. but other then that it a nice car. theres plenty of room in the back for a car seat. but if you have to put two in dont plan on anyone else riding back there. but we like it.
Great car for the $$$
Jake Dailey, 01/06/2004
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I can't say anything bad about this car. I've owned it for 9 months and for basic reliable transportation, you can't go wrong. I wouldn't buy it new, since it depreciates so fast, but as a used car, it's not bad! It's fun to drive with the manual tranny, I took a 1st and a 2nd in the local autocrosses with only upgraded 17" wheels and kuhmo tires:) I also added a CD player.