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4.88 out of 5 stars

super ride and economy

Art Katser, 10/21/2005
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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As the price of fuel goes up, my attitude toward this car goes up appropriately. It's fun to drive and my Spectra5 looks as great as it rides.

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5 out of 5 stars

Lovin my Spectra 5

Robin G, 11/06/2005
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I looked for about 3 months, mainly at Corolla's, Civics, and Mazda's. The minute I got in my Spectra, I knew that was the car for me. This car is sporty, corners well, looks great, gets great mileage, and the standard features are incredible. The interior design was the nicest I saw during my car searching, and since I have children, I was thrilled with the 6 air bags. I have received so many compliments on the look of my car. What more could you ask for?

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4.88 out of 5 stars

WHAT A GREAT CAR - KIA

JACK FROM WA, 05/01/2005
2005 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is great for the money. Paid $9450 for it brand new. Comfortable, fun to drive, good on gas, turns the heads from the "Honda Punks". People can't believe that it's a Kia. The quality and performance is what you would expect from a toyota/honda. A great Bang for the Buck.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Value!

mike, 12/13/2005
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Got rid of my FORD Lemon and looked around. Was turned off by rude salesmen at Honda and went to Kia. Took the car for a test drive, loved it and bought it. Got a great deal. It gets better every week. Rides great and the gas mileage is above average. I recommend it highly (my kids think it's cool!).

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Too new to really tell

Renee McClain, 01/10/2006
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I just bought my Kia Spectra 5 and it's too new to really tell if I'm going to have any problems, but I do love the feel of the car, the style, the interior leg room and comfort. My only negative comment is the high whining at higher rpms. Once the car gets up there she really goes, but getting her there takes longer than I'm used to. From what I can tell, thus far I love it. Its got a great warranty which tells me that Kia is confident in their car, you don't see that often!

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