Used 2003 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews
Used Spectra for sale
Good and cheap to fix if you Know
Antonio Colon, 11/15/2010
2003 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have it since new and i am a drummer and have to travel a lot in PR the only problem that i had with it was the window that broke the power window cable and a small damage on the material of the seats that is weak.but for the rest is ok.
Nothing but problems
msbolshevik, 04/19/2012
2003 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 03 Spectra new from a dealer, and I have driven it for 9 years. When I drove off the lot, IT DIED at the 1st intersection. They had to replace the entire computer system because it was faulty. Luckily, that was covered under warranty, but everything that followed was not. The entire engine seized up for no reason about 3 months later. I had to replace the transmission within the first couple years (and then a second time about 3 more years down the road). There have been several other smaller issues, but these are the majors. I don't know why I kept it so long. I guess the last 3 years it was somewhat more dependable (because I had replaced everything inside)!
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Cheap and reliable
Andrew Dietz, 05/27/2008
2003 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I put almost 120,000 miles on this car before I traded it in for my new car (not a Kia). The price was cheap and for the cost, the car ran pretty reliably. I never had any major repairs needed - just normal maintenance stuff like the timing belt. The brake systems needed a LOT of repairs over the years though. I had to replace rotors with every set of brakes and I had the brake calipers replaced once as well. I was told it was due to Kia's "small parts". The car was fun to drive, and I felt like I could drive rough with it when I needed to and it would hold up well. It blows around a little too much in the wind though. I did find the seats very uncomfortable, though.
KIA Spectra
Robin Skipper, 05/26/2009
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car has been a nuisance since I bought it. I liked the look of it but I wish the people who sold it to me were a bit more honest. I think it had been in an accident and they didn't tell me. It was not detailed very well. The car itself has been nothing but trouble. I have put quite a bit of money into it. I will have it paid for in Oct. However, it now needs a catalytic converter. It's time to get rid of it. I hope I can get a decent price as I do not want a car payment. Thank you
Love my Spectra
mikewilks52, 06/25/2012
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2003 Spectra used, it had 120,000 miles on it when i bought it. It now has 171,674 miles on it. Have only had to replace the water pump. Runs great, drives great. Have never had a problem with it. Keep up your maintance and i've heard it's nothing to get 500,000+ miles on a KIA.. Love my Spectra.. My next purchase will be a KIA Soul.. Very happy with KIA's.