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Used 2005 Kia Spectra

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2005 Kia Spectra
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$5,995
Consumer Rating
(68)
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Pros

  • Low price, spunky engine, well-finished interior, standard side-curtain airbags, excellent warranty.

Cons

  • Obtrusive engine noise at high speeds, ABS not available on LX model.

Used 2005 Kia Spectra for Sale

Kia Spectra 2005 LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
116,076 miles
Used 2005
Kia Spectra
LX
(27)
Fair Oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
9.1 mi away
List$4,100
Est.Loan: $84/mo
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Kia Spectra 2005 Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
159,949 miles
Used 2005
Kia Spectra
Spectra5
(2)
Thompson Toyota
67.8 mi away
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Edmunds' Expert Review

With its lengthy equipment list, high-quality interior and better-than-average performance, the Spectra sedan and hatchback are an excellent low-cost alternative to a Honda Civic or Toyota Matrix.

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68 reviews
185,000 Miles!! ***UPDATED*** 210,000 miles!!
Chad Stevens, 3/3/2015
I am the 2nd owner of this car. Bought it in 2013 with 160,000 miles for 3k. The car's exterior was in reasonable condition, minor wear and tears,dents and dings. Mechanically she was sound. After a few thousand miles, the radio went, Clutch went, brake caliper froze up, replaced the timing belt. However, at 160,000 miles those items are expected to be replaced. Since then, everything has been great, except the transmission synchronizers are starting to fail. I still use this car as my daily driver, and commute my daily 48 miles. To date i have 186,458 miles on it. Not bad for KIA. I may just buy another when this one finally decides to rest. And for sake of argument, i drive very spirited. ***Update*** Up to 210,000 miles. a small section of my exhaust rusted off, replaced it for $100. No other mechanical failures yet!!
More Pros than Cons
miandyv, 11/19/2011
Owned for 6 years, 88,298 mls. Purchased for $14,750. Pros: negotiated a very good deal with dealer, inexpensive maintenance, excellent in snow, excellent maneuverability on city streets and highway, spacious interior (my husband is 6 ft 5 in and my son is 6 ft 7 in) both can sit comfortably inside the car (we rode trip alot in the Kia). Now, here are the Cons: poor quality on interior and exterior components - paint peeling and chipping at less than 24,000 mls. Dealership does not want to remedy the problem, glove compartment fell off it's hinges (barely ever opened), Kia logos have unexpectedly fell off, steering wheel tilt handle fell off, hoods props came apart, trunk hooks fell off
2005 Kia Spectra5 5 speed FABULOUS!
Joe's, 11/14/2004
I drove the new 2005 Kia Spectra5, 5speed, Red with a limited graphics package! Smooth shifting, good on gas, lots of leg room (I'm 6'3"), and a great combination car for city and hwy. travel. I drove the Mazda3, Scion XA LTD, Scion XB, Elantra, and looked at a Civic. My office is 150 miles from my home, so my wife and I needed a good car for my travel and something sporty and fun. Turns heads with the graphics package, alloy wheels, and neat design. We traded our 2000 Dodge Interpid (great car, but our needs changed), I'm switching off this car with our 93' Protege w/150k miles on it to prolong the life of both. We also own a 2004 Kia Sedona Minivan.
Red Runner
poochie0513, 6/9/2009
In having my Kia for almost 5 years now, I can truly appreciate it. Gas mileage is wonderful and even without scheduled maintenance from time to time, it's a tough little car. It was announced totaled a few years back and still ran strong w/ no problems or major issues. I love this little car and would purchase another if needed.
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Features & Specs

MPG
21 city / 31 hwy
Seats 5
4-speed automatic
Gas
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
MPG
22 city / 30 hwy
Seats 5
5-speed manual
Gas
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
    OverallNot Rated
    Driver4 / 5
    Passenger4 / 5
  • Side Crash Rating
    OverallNot Rated
  • Side Barrier Rating
    OverallNot Rated
    Driver4 / 5
    Passenger3 / 5
  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
    Front SeatNot Rated
    Back SeatNot Rated
  • Rollover
    Rollover4 / 5
    Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
    Risk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
  • Side Impact Test
    Poor
  • Roof Strength Test
    Not Tested
  • Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
    Acceptable
  • IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
    Not Tested
  • Moderate Overlap Front Test
    Acceptable
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Used 2005 Kia Spectra Overview

The Used 2005 Kia Spectra is offered in the following submodels: , . Available styles include SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A), LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A), EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A), Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A), LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M), SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M), Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M), and EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M).

What's a good price on a Used 2005 Kia Spectra?

Price comparisons for Used 2005 Kia Spectra trim styles:

  • The Used 2005 Kia Spectra LX is priced between $4,100 and$4,100 with odometer readings between 116076 and116076 miles.
  • The Used 2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 is priced between $5,995 and$5,995 with odometer readings between 52943 and52943 miles.

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