Used 2002 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews
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Lori, 05/18/2006
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
New transmission at 2000 miles - fighting with Kia at 60,000 for 2nd transmission. I like the car fine. It runs well (most of the time), gets ok gas mileage. Only problem I have is at 60,000 miles have to replace timing belt. Warranty does not cover car if this not done at 60,000. Getting ok from KIA for dealer to fix my car is a nightmare.
Son's second car
alshoe, 12/12/2011
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased our 2002 Spectra 11/23/2011 for our son. Our son had a 2002 Saturn SL that was totaled in a accident. This Kia is very much like his Saturn, a basic car, no power windows, door locks or cruise control. Body has some dings and scratches but overall paint, body and interior in very good condition. Never owned a Kia, but good experience at Kia dealership. Clock was not working so they will replace it at no additional cost to me. I also purchased a two year warranty to cover all major components.
just good car period
riskman, 09/01/2002
2002 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
No reason to buy $5000 more expensive Honda Civic. Spectra has just same power and feel as Civic and I felt it was even peppier and handles better. New Honda is just too boring
It's a car
watobot, 09/21/2013
2002 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Slow but practical. The automatic transmission is probably one of the worst ones I've ever seen. I've had mine for almost 2 years, and it's never left me stranded, so it's more reliable than you would expect from a Kia. If you put the back seats down, it's surprisingly big inside. Interior isn't worth mentioning.
Love my kia
Mac Daddy , 04/27/2002
2002 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best and only car I have ever owned
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