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Used 2002 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Kia Specrta GSX

sporty90, Bluffton, SC, 04/07/2012
Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

All and all this car is great for the money, the performance of this car is amazing in my eyes. Fun to drive, with its rated 125 horsepower, add a little aftermarket adjustments this car could have a great future. never had a problem for the engine. now at 109,000 miles still drives like brand new!!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

just good car period

riskman, 09/01/2002
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

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3.63 out of 5 stars

I am alive

Charles_wr, 05/09/2003
Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

On May 1, 2003 I lost control of my car (my fault) traveled 30 feet off the road through a barbed wire fence, two tree and slammed into a utility pole head on at 70 mph and came to rest 150 on the other side of the pole. Three hours after the wreck I was at home resting with only a scratch on my elbow. Amazingly, NOTHING on the inside of the car moved from the impact. This car did save my life.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great car

Ropoca, 12/01/2002
Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Its a great car I've have'nt had any problems I love the car.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Possible Problems

Jack's kia, 04/17/2004
Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Problamtaic Car. I have had nothing but problems with this car. Had all 4 door sensors replace, throttle plate replaced, ORGR valve recall, seat belt unlatches, transmission problems they cant seam to fix, rear hatch seal wont stay on, cheap interior materials, already show wear, rear hatch never opens with release. Overall needed a inexpensive reliable car, and although it has never left me stranded, will NEVER buy a kia again, or from the dealership (taylor kia) in toledo.

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