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Used 2003 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

Well, it wasn't expensive

Bexley, 05/14/2007
2003 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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For an inexpensive car, the reliability has been outstanding, but over time the "little" things have crept up. Seat(s) have become rather uncomfortable, wind noise is more pronounced, and now a disconcerting noise is coming from the front end, as if a strut is loose ore something. Also, little bits of trim have fallen off, but mechanically, only the brakes have been replaced, at 55,000 mi. I might keep it longer if it weren't becoming so unpleasant to sit in for more than 1/2 hour or so.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great

Angela Martin, 05/12/2003
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had a great experience with it

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my kia

John Murdock, 05/16/2003
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This car saved my life when i was flipped 3 times. Thank you kia.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my kia

Bill, 03/04/2018
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought this car used with 103000 miles on it. Drove it as my daily commuter car for 6 years. Thru rain, snow,heat,cold always started,ran great. I really enjoyed this car esp on crowded highways as the visibility is excellent. Never an issue with AC, heater, radio etc. reliable! I got up to 39 mpg. Can’t say enough good things about this car and I’ve had a driver license for 53 years. Sold it when I retired, wish I had kept it!

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