Used 2003 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews
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More than you'd think
mlerlie, 08/14/2007
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This was my first Kia. Bought it solely because it was the newest car with the best warranty I could afford. I drive a lot so a new car with warranty was critical. In the past 3 years I've put on over 75000 miles and have had to do very little maintenance. But I don't feel safe in it at all - the littlest gust of wind tosses it around - not fun on highways during blustery blizzards! I actually had a panic attack while driving it through the W.V. mountains (Talk about a very long trip!) I get about 31 mpg most of the time and with the miles I put on, that's a definite bonus.
Good deal.
braedyn, 04/26/2003
2003 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Don't pay attention to the editors. They think everyone can afford a BMW. I have a 2002 Spectra GS, with air, auto and a nice sounding cd player. With incentives, I paid less than $13000 for the car out the door. I've put over 18000 miles on the car and have not had a single problem. The car is comfortable to drive, handles quite well, and looks very nice inside and out. If you don't have alot of money to spend, but need a new car, I highly recommend looking into a Kia.
Bad credit but I'm driving a new car.
Silky99x, 06/28/2003
2003 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was skeptical at first about buying a Kia but it's an OK Car. Using premium gasoline I got 205 miles to 1/4 tank. If you run the A/C it drinks gas like vrazy. My co-workers talk about how cheap Kia's are but at least I'm driving a new car. Although, one co-worker said, it's good quality with low price. It's growing on me.
fun new car experience
duane.p, 01/18/2003
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Ive owned one other new car A 1997 mazda protage and and was disapointed with the mazda before the new car smell was gone. the kia spectra is a better car as far as Im concerned I felt scared at 80 mph in the mazda but the kia Ive had to 105 mph and felt safe the mazda got poor mpg until 13,000 miles the kia has been very good on gas 28mpg to 33mpg from day one 87 miles on odometer and $7600 less.
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.
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