Used 2003 Kia Spectra Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used Spectra for sale
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)!
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.
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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.
Mountain man
Matt, 02/25/2016
2003 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had a 2003 Kia spectra and I drove up Tennessees tallest mountain with it. There were no other cars on the road and I think it took me an hour to get up the mountain. I almost thought I was going to to have to turn back. I had my foot full th royal on the gas and she was doing 30 but she made it up the mountain. I was scared. And one time I lost the front bumper and she ran like a kitten. The Japanese make a really good car and they don't screw me by trying to put sythetic oil in my car. I hate my 2003 Volkswagen all I've done since I had it is repair it.
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