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4.13 out of 5 stars

Kia Spectra - So far so good

padrig, 08/06/2003
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this car as an inexpensive alternative to other models in its class. The car lacks power in acceleration when using the airconditioner. The engine runs well and gets somewhere in the high 20's to low 30's on the highway and mid 20's in the city. I am satisfied with the overall performance of my car, but I have only owned it for about a month. So far so good!

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1.25 out of 5 stars

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!

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5 out of 5 stars

very nice are for the price

darkdrone, 09/03/2003
2003 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
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I just bought my first new car a month ago and it was the 03 kia. I have really enjoyed driving it and not to mention what i am paying for it was also very nice of the wallet.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

4 OC/7yrs

Gen, 05/25/2010
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

kia's are more impresive from 02 to 03

renee , 01/28/2003
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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The kia spectra that i own now is being very good to me I have had no problems with it and when I purchase another vehicle I plan to purchase a kia optima sev6 only because I have four daughters and a wife so if you are in the market for a vehicle that is good on gas and reliable and has the biggest warrenty. If you think that kia is crap think again. They would not be able to stay in business if they always were brakeing down. Look at the quality workmanship that went into the new sorento and the price what more can you ask for and why would you.

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