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Used 2002 Kia Spectra Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my kia

Mac Daddy , 04/27/2002
2002 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Best and only car I have ever owned

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good enuff

mountainman3, 09/28/2002
2002 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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So far I have found my Spectra to be "good enuff"; transalation: good enuff that I don't mind a bit making that monthly payment. It's a blast to drive, gets 35 MPG in mixed driving, and in the Silver color I got, turns heads everywhere I go.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Not a Bad Econobox

nethed, 07/13/2002
2002 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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not bad at all for the price. Haven't had any major problems or any mechanical problems with the car. I drive a lot, and i mean a lot. pushing 30000 in just 6 months of driving. However, i have had a lot of minor annoyances with the car. Such as the stereo didn't match the Sticker, the Back seat doesn't latch correctly, the Truck Release is flaky at best. Overall Though its a good deal for the money.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

GSX rules

J. Schroer, 04/20/2002
2002 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had no problems with window seals or handling with my Kia GSX it took a while to get what I wanted and I still was not able to get the ABS that I wanted.My Kia looks sharp and gets good mileage. I also have lots of room in the trunk which is a major plus. I also like the warranty that comes with it! Thank you Kia!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Not to Shabby

Chuck, 01/02/2010
2002 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car w/ 49000 and now have 100000. I have had two wrecks with it and it looks terrible from the outside but I dont care since im a poor college kid. I love the fact that it has no auto locks, auto transmission, or power windows bc ALL of those features eventually go out so that was a plus for me. Of course great on gas, little to no maintenance, and great leg room being that I am 6'5". I have slept in it on numerous occasions on vacations with the seats folded down and is doable. At 98,000 my fuel pump went out and it cost me about $100 for me to replace myself. Timing belt lasted until 98,000 until i replaced it myself-$40. Fuel pump got clogged very early-$15

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