Used 2002 Kia Spectra Sedan Consumer Reviews
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nice little car
dwaters1, 12/17/2012
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I have had this 2002 spectra for several years and it has performed well with very few issues. There are some basic issues that I have not fixed but do not cause a problem, such as a shock housing that allows the shock to rattle a bit. It not very powerful but for small city driving its fine and a bit fun. Not the most comfortable, it is a cheep car. Turning on the air conditioner will result is a noticeable pull on the engine. The interior is ok to look at but is mostly hard plastic. Starting in 2011 the summer heat from in the south has cause the plastic parts inside to start failing, things just randomly break or fall off or appear to disintegrate. Just replace belt for $600.
A good car for a good price
TH, 04/21/2002
2002 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I had a Kia Rio before the Kia Spectra .I diffently prefer the Spectra over the Rio.For the money you save, the purchase was well worth it. You can not beat the warranty and reliability of this car!
Don't Do it
Gen , 01/20/2009
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I got a brand new 2002 Kia Spectra. And b/f I was off the lot a headlight was out, it should have been an omen. The windows never worked right, and there was a weird knocking when it rained. And, the alternator was going after only 6 years. Last week, the transmission just went out! We were not going anywhere. $2000.00 worth of repairs on a car with only 136000 miles on it. I have a Subaru Impreza with 196000 miles on it that is 13 years old that is still working great! I only got 400.00 for the car b/c it was just so broken down! My two cents is if you want a car that will give you your moneys worth, buy a Subaru. I had only paid the car off one year b/f it died. Never again!
Good Value
Mark B, 04/25/2002
2002 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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The car runs great I haven't had any problems yet. The warranty is killer. I use the car as a second vehicle. I would recommend this car tomy friends and family.
She's snarky, but a good friend.
Aenari, 03/08/2009
2002 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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It was my first car, and I was pleased. It worked, and the warranty is phenomenal. My power window motors were constantly iffy, but that's small potatoes - it drove, and drove consistently. The dash and what have you are fairly boring. The CD player developed an interesting quirk where it sucks the cd back in when you eject it before you can grab it. That was fun. But it was a dang good value with cruise control to boot. Keep up on the maintenance and she'll behave. She is snarky; it never let me get too attached emotionally. But it was there for me.
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