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1.63 out of 5 stars

Poor quality and brake system

tootsietwo, 12/27/2003
2004 Kia Spectra GSX 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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This vehicle which I own 2001. The rubber seals around all doors was falling off when the car was 3 months old. The plastic inside door handles (can you believe plastic) have broken and I have replaced brakes around 10X and still are not good. I will never by this car again. Good price but I have put almost as much $$$$ in this car as what I paid for.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Wow

lesan6, 01/07/2004
2004 Kia Spectra GS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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I am impressed with this one! Gotta hand it to the Euro's; they can make a car; Kia's selling like hotcakes over there. My vehicle warm's up fast in the winter, idles quietly, handles well on the road, has good radio,sound quality! If the Koreans are offering a warranty like this, it tells me that they have engineered one heck, "see, we told ya' so!" of a car. Easy on the wallet! Maybe it's a "Honda clone."

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3.63 out of 5 stars

2004 kia spectra

jcjnt, 01/13/2004
2004 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Great warranty. Excellent price. But poor gas milage in first month. Not driving hard the gas mileage in regular conditions is 21-24 miles per gallon.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Kia Spectra

Jdowns37, 01/18/2004
2004 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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Slow Take off Speed Tire poor traction Lacks sporty look need two door version arm console weak needs beefed up

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5 out of 5 stars

2004 Kia

Mack, 07/06/2009
2004 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Excellent Vehicle!! I only had to buy new tires and perform the regular maintenance for this vehicles since I purchased it. Not a problem with it. If you take care of this vehicle, it will take care of you. Many people do not take care of their cars and expect them to last a long time. I tell you what, I am keeping my KIA and if I need to buy another vehicle, it will be a KIA! It is cheaper, I have all the toys and it rides great!

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