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Great New Model!
R. Jones, 11/29/2004
2004 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We traded in our gas guzzler Dodge Ram Van 1500 for the new Spectra! I just figured I would be giving up power for gas mileage. The Spectra completely changed my mind. It has plenty of power! I have a lead foot and will not look the other way when someone is wanting to see what my car has, this one really gives great performance! It is priced thousands less than the competitors (ION, Civic), and you get more power or room, or both than the others. The only other car to really compare it to is the Accent...YUK! It has some road noise, but no more than expected from a compact. Lots of room for a smaller car.
The Totally Redesigned Kia Spectra !!!!
BaboonKikLore, 06/15/2004
2004 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The new cars that Kia is releasing are the best, like the All-New Spectra, Amanti and Sorento. The Spectra has more power than the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. I recommend it to the people who want a peace of mind, comfort and best of all great gas mileage.
2004 KIA SPECTRA EX
Agram, 07/31/2005
2004 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
2004 KIA SPECTRA EX Automatic. Bought May 2004 in Lodi, CA good buying experience. Good gas saver. Comfortable. Lazy automatic transmission. After just 10.000 miles my speedometer is dead. I ordered part; they say 7 to 10 days.
Don't trust their warranty
suckered, 07/18/2006
2004 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
They have two maintenance schedules. No one tells you that you are under the severe schedule until you need the warranty. Transmission failed at 38K. Kia won't cover because we didn't have the transmission fluid changed at 30K per the severe schedule. Normal schedule says look at fluid and replace if needed all the way to 105K. No customer support! No dealership support! A private transmission repair shop states that the fluid is fine & that the failure is due to part failure. Kia doesn't rebuild transmissions, they replace the whole thing and keep many in stock just for this reason. I think Kia is trying to avoid a recall. Wish superman would come to our rescue.
2004 Kia Spectra
kwitcherbytchn, 03/31/2007
2004 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second new car. I bought it for the warranty. And now I regret it. The gas mileage is horrible. I'm lucky to get 25 mpg. I had a Saturn and was getting 31 mpg. The trans kicks when accelerating, it makes funny noises on and off.