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Used 2004 Kia Spectra Sedan Consumer Reviews

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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

GREAT VALUE - GREAT CAR

JACK IN TACOMA, 05/01/2005
2004 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Drove off the lot with a brand new 2005 Spectra LX, 5 speed - paying only $9450. What a deal !! The car drives great. The comfort and quality is on par with Toyota. My friends say "you bought a Kia" BUT when I show them the car, take them for a ride, and then tell them the selling price, they simply can't believe it. Everyone who sees the car is shocked by the quality, craftsmanship and the BANG for the BUCK.

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2 out of 5 stars

No Quality Control

tschux, 02/24/2004
2004 Kia Spectra 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my Spectra brand new, the air conditioner went out on the drive home. Parked it on my driveway and noticed a puddle of oil under the car, after owning the car for 30 minutes!!! The car has been in the shop 6 times in 9 months, all different things wrong with it. Spend a few extra $$ and get something other than this car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my 2004 Spectra!

MLom, 02/28/2004
2004 Kia Spectra LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I am shocked to see what a lame review was left on the Spectra. That is what prompted me to give you my HONEST opinion of the 2004 Spectra. Its fun to drive, handles really well, has a great sound system, no rattles, very reliable, quiet, and cute to top it off. Not to mention the warranty is the best you can get. I LOVE MY KIA!

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Overall good

L. Roberson, 05/21/2006
2004 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I like the car, although it fails to have enough leg room for medium to tall height drivers. It has a slow start-up speed but once it gets past about 30 it's smooth sailing. For an economy car, it's overall good.

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