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Used 2004 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Better Than You'd Think

Vince Lucero, 02/02/2005
2004 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Traded my car in for this car. Very Happy that I did it. Great on gas, excellent handling. Can't beat the price and warranty for this type of car. All I have to say is that before you go and buy a Honda, Toyota look into this. I believe you'll be satisfied.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

21 year old who's content

Jeffd5151, 06/26/2004
2004 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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as my first "real" car, I was quite pleased with not only the purchase, but the actual car itself; I'm 21,which means I like fast. I got it. I'm 21, which means I like safety, I got 6 air bags, and side impact bars. I'm 21, and I love my car. It's stable in the wind, (upwards of 50mph winds today in austin,tx) and the design rolls the rain right off; no fear of water spots. fun to drive, weather it's my friends, or (gasp) my family.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Bust with Kia

terri, 06/17/2004
2004 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Was in shop 3 times before 3000 miles. Nothing but trouble at 14,000 now. Will never buy another, will not recommend anyone buy a Kia.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

my new kia has bad wiring

DIXIE BELLVILLE, 01/21/2004
2004 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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when ibought my car the clock did not work, after fighting for 1 1/2 mo i am told the wiring is bad . then i have to take a full day off work because they can't work with me for repair. i don't feel i should have to pay a deposit on a rental car when it's not my fault the wiring is bad. i lose $100 because i have to take aday off work. i would not recomend this dealership to my worst enemy,also i will tell anyone who ask me what ithink of it

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Best deal we ever made

ry-guy, 07/04/2004
2004 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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We used to have a 2000 Corolla without any extras. For some reason the check engine light kept coming on and we had to keep paying $80.00 to get it checked out. We finally decided to trade it in for the Kia with an awesome warranty and so far we have loved it. It has been the best deal we ever made. We got everything on it including sunroof, foglights, keyless entry, 6 airbags . . . the works! And we lowered our payments by 20.00 a month. It is a tad louder than the Corolla and the gas mileage is not quite as good but it definitely was worth the trade. Intererior quality is superb. Attention to detail is outstanding. Good job Kia!

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