Used 2002 Kia Spectra Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Peg, 04/17/2002
2002 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Looked at several other similar cars including Elantra and Focus but Spectra drove and felt better. The price was lower and the dealer was much better to deal with. KIA offers the best warranty and the car is well enough equiped that there are only a few options.
Never again
anti-kia, 11/16/2004
2002 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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The Kia was the right price at the time for a college student. However, in driving the vehicle it was not worth it. The trade in value was only 3000 after a year and a half of driving. I was upside down by 6000. The interior was cheap and all the buttons were chipping paint. The exterior paint could be scratched with a finger nail and then rust immediately. The drivers seat broke and some metal rod was sticking out into the middle of your back. The check engine light kept coming on and the dealer could not find anything wrong. It turned out to be the exhaust system causing the problem. The cover for the speaker broke, as did the weather stripping across the hachback trunk.
Spectra "toad"
dirtyface, 10/25/2002
2002 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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We bought this car to be a dinghy for our motorhome. Can be flat towed. Easy hook-up, tows well because of its weight, doesn't bounce or sway, pulls very nice. Starts easy, runs good, drives easy, good mileage, easy to park, easy to maintain. We feel its a good choice for a "toad". G...
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
Fun, Fun, Fun...
DaMan, 07/20/2002
2002 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Car is fun, sporty, and affordable. With 17" aftermarket wheels, no one knows I spent as little as I did for a sharp looking and very reliable vehicle. Does the warranty get any better?
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