Used 2002 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews
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Jay Walker, 04/07/2002
2002 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car in the world, even worse than Jeeps. It gives the driver a poor feeling, and makes him wonder when it'll break down again. All the features are the bare minimum in quality and it is the ugliest car in the world. Please, KIA, get rid of this car...it is terrible.
Not good enough
No Please, 02/14/2003
2002 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
10 yr warranty? NOT!! I WAS CHARGED $1,000 FOR IT!! Want more? When I start it in the mornings, it makes weird sounds and TURNS OFF. I have to start it again! In the dealership they told me that Kia Motors knew about the failure and would fix all the cars...they never did. Headlights offer incredibly poor illumination...thanks to that, my husband crashed one night. Car design is ugly...it looks old. Too little features for the price. While accelerating, it jumps and feels weird. But the car build is very strong. One day, I crashed...nothing happened! Same thing with my husband. Cool storage spaces and interior lights. However, its not good enough.
Lots of life left after 100K miles!
kikithekia, 09/05/2013
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car (my first ever) with 100,000 miles; have put 4500 on myself. Anything I've had to do mechanically is to be expected with the high mileage and was coming eventually  replace OEM alternator and serpentine belt, plus timing belt as a preventative measure. Mechanic said the rattling I hear in the body of the car can be fixed inexpensively, but is mostly cosmetic and can wait. Very low to ground; be careful over even small speed bumps. Overall I love it, pleasantly surprised! Expected better MPG (22/30+) but fun and easy car to drive. Serves me quite well. It keeps going and I feel like it has lots of life left even after so many miles. I'd consider a Kia in the future!
To soon to tell, but
Yas, 09/20/2002
2002 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
at least no reviewers complaining about any major problems with this car. Recently paid 10,500$, taxes included for a 2002 Spectra LS with 5600 miles on it. First foriegn car ever and it's about what I expected. Bought it for my college bound daughter just for the warranty and I hope economy. Time will tell.
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