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I bought a Lemon
Garcia, 03/22/2006
2004 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
This would have been great, especially for the price. Unfortunately, I bought a lemon. The car needed an alignment when we test drove it. That should have been a sign. But we liked the car and what it had to offer compared to the other compact cars. So that was the first thing wrong with this car. The O-2 sensor has gone out twice in the car. The odometer messed up so the whole dash had to be replaced. Countless times the check engine light has come on supposedly because the gas cap was not closed right. When you'd think we'd learn the by the second time how to put on a gas cap. Now to top it off right now our car is in the shop because the transmission needs to be replaced. LEMON!
High gas use
Martha, 08/31/2009
2004 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car but it uses a lot of gas. I take very good care of the car and go every 3 months for oil change and maintenance. When I drive long distance I get 32 miles a gallon and that is nice but most of the time I drive it in town not more that 8 miles each time and I get only 18 miles a gallon.
Cleaned out my wallet
Bernice, 04/23/2010
2004 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this Spectra used at 32,000. Following year we put in a new clutch. We had 4 CV joints put in and now the Rack and Pinion is gone. Car is at 64000 miles. The dealership wants $1200 to replace. Called Kia and they offered no help. Have spent tons of money on this car and it always makes funny noises. I found a friend to replace rack with a used one for $250.00. I am stuck with this car for now but would never buy anything from KIA.
Love my little imported sports car
flipper, 04/29/2004
2004 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We went on a 1400 mile trip with 300 hundred pounds of luggage and still got great gas mileage. This baby has more pep than my S10 BLAZER(V6)ever had. We are very satisfied.
Kia rocks after 5 or 6 Toyotas
Pontiacprince, 11/09/2004
2004 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Much better quality than any of the Toyota Corollas I've had over the years.Bought i for the many extras at a much lower price than Honda or Toyot was charging for similar vehicle.Gas Mileage is not the best..average 25-27 in city.Car seems heavy at times.Seats need another few inches extension for comfort.Very smooth and ideal on open highways.