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Used 2002 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Spectra's are POS

pizz, 03/09/2004
2002 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased my Spectra in July of 2003. I have had so many things wrong with it since I got it. Right now my clear coat is coming off my car. They are not a good car in the winter because they are so lite. The total amount of time I have taken my car in to get fix in the short time that I have had this car is seven. They might have a good warrenty on it but they wouldn't need to if they made a good car. I know many other people who own a 2002 Spectra and one had to but a new motor in it at 44,000 miles and another one has to get a transmission in the car. No wonder why these cars are cheap.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

basic transportation

beauty, 04/26/2002
2002 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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basic car to get from point a to b. Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my Spectra

kialover15, 09/17/2009
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I finally purchased my own car, and the Kia Spectra was a great choice. I love this car, it has great A/C, automatic, and I just bought my own stereo for it, and now it is perfect. This car is very comfortable (coming from someone with a bad back) and it also gets great MPG!!! I average close to 30 mpg everytime, and that is 80% city! The lowest that I have ever gotten was 23 mpg, and I'm still happy with that. The trunk is very nice sized, and it has great visibility. Very well designed car!!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Value/Not What I Expected

Niteman, 07/31/2002
2002 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I had a Ford Ranger for 5 years prior to this purchase. I must admit how wary I was to buy Korean, my doubts were proved wrong. This car has alot of 'bang for your buck'. If you're in the market for a small sedan you should definitely take this one for a spin. I fell in love with this car once I drove it. Whoever gave this vehicle a bad review must have either gotten a lemon or expected to get a luxury car on a small budget. For the price you just can't beat it! I expected an economy car, and got much more! p.s.- it's peppy too!

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2.63 out of 5 stars

My clutch went out

estradac17, 03/15/2004
2002 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I got this car new and have only put 40000 mile on it the clutch went out my goodyear did the work i have the parts they told me that the clutch was deffective i called kia no help take it to the dealer took it to the dealer just as i thought . its not the clutch it was the way i drive .. im 39years old and have had sticks all my life my nissans have all gotten 150k before they go out ... so much for the long haul warraniy

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