Used 2003 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews
Used Spectra for sale
Good car for small budget
Luthy, 11/28/2002
2003 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I really like the way the engine accelorates. I have been having fun racing other people in much faster cars. People are so surprised when I keep at least a whole car length ahead of them for a quarter mile. The high red line sure helps out a lot.The fit and finish is just about par. You will see better in a Honda or Toyota. I think that this is a wonderful car for $13,000 loaded.We will see how it lasts.
Impressed
Happy KIA owner, 01/06/2003
2003 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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Having owed several makes and models of cars that fall into the same category as this KIA, I have to say that KIA is the best hands down. The features are arranged comfortably and ergonomically. The power and punch at take off is impressive and the warranty cant be beat for the price I paid. Finally, I have to say that if youre looking for a car and you dont at least test drive the KIA you get what you deserve
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Five years later!
lovemykia!, 11/12/2008
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car new in 2003 and I still love it! One review said it doesn't have child locks, but it does! Only a couple repairs and this car has been driven to death with very little maintenance. Had to take it to the dealer early on, forget what it was for but they fixed it at no charge. At 100K mi I just replaced the belt. It's needed five or six new headlights, brake pads at 60-70K, a new battery earlier this year, and only fully replaced tires once for wear. And my sun visor is broken. The car sucks up gas with the AC on high, even on the highway. Other than that, no trouble whatsoever and I give it a dependable rating of "10"
Go have 10 root canals!
dean_o, 04/01/2011
2003 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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This was the most painful vehicle I have ever owned. We bought it used, and with in the first month had to have 2 transmissions put in. What kind of car needs that? The interior is just an awful design. The alternator went 3 times! The front wheel mounts on both sides were shot. The seat belt buckle broke, come one. The cruise control worked went it wanted too. And for 3 years the check engine light was on and after numerous checks by mechanics no one could get it to turn off and stay off. If you have a choice of someone giving you a Kia Spectra or having to pay for 10 root canals... take the root canals!
4 OC/7yrs
Gen, 05/25/2010
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I have had this car for almost 7 years now and have actually only changed the oil 4 times. (Yes I know very stupid.) But here is the cool thing, it still runs great. I just hit 100,000 miles and no major problems. Have to change the headlights about every 6 months and the AC has a mind of its own but other then that really dependable.