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Used 2002 Kia Spectra Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 stars

its all good

its all good, 10/15/2002
2002 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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i think this car is a good little car, there is a place for the cd's. what most dealers will call a tape holder is also a cd holder. some of the kias come with out a radio so u can get ur own and as far as speakers u can always change those out. overall i think its a decent car for the money ur paying and its got a nice look to it. its affordable for most and can be fun to drive (espcially with a manual!). i've driven almost 7000 mi in less than 4 months of having the car and i havent seenanything yet. and i dont have any special features.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Buy, Great Ride

Sheila Ann, 12/11/2002
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned my Kia Spectra for one year now and for the price, you can't beat it. Sure there were a couple of minor issues, however, I'm not sure why everyone has expected so much from a car with such a low price sticker. Basically, you get what you pay for. I'm very satisfied with the quality of my Kia and when it comes with a 10 yr, 100,000 mile warranty and 30 mpg on the highway, I can't complain! You won't go 0 to 60 in 1.2 so if you want that type of performance, write the check! I certainly would recommend a Kia to anyone who wants a sporty looking vehicle to get them from point A to point B.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

KIA

LANCEYOUNG, 11/15/2003
2002 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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WE WERE DRAWN IN TO THE DEALER BY THE LOW PRICED RIO, AND AFTER HEM AND HAWING AROUND WE TEST DROVE THE SPECTRA, AND THERE WAS NO QUESTION. THE VALUE WAS THERE

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4.25 out of 5 stars

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S.S, 04/11/2005
2002 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Thhe performance of this vehicle is quite good. It has good handling and good acceleration. As a result the mileage for city driving is around 19 mpg. However the mileage it gives on the hwy is approximately 30 mpg which I think is not bad. The quality and reliability however is not comparable to a Honda Civic.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

I am impressed

RubyRedMe, 09/27/2003
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my Spectra 5 months ago. I didn't expect much, considering the price I paid for it, but I am finding I really like it, and would seriously consider buying another Kia when the time comes. The inside is very comfortable, with thoughtfully arranged controls. My only complaint so far, is the paint job. My Kia seems to have a "bullseye" on it, as it has been "dinged" three major times in parking lots. Each time, I notice that the paint is flaking rather alarminly well beyond where the actual damage is! Also, the tires that come standard on it (Hankook) are really a joke. I've already replace them, and am much happier with the overall handling.

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