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Used 2005 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

TLS, 07/17/2010
2005 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Love this Car. Had to replace a belt after 4 years, but no other problems. We have taken several trips both the the hot south New Mexico area and up to the high mountains in Colorado.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Spectra 5

wondering1, 04/12/2005
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I searched and searched for a car to replace my 96 Metro (191,000) and found the spectra to be everything I wanted in features and safety. I love the gas mileage and the way it handles on the highway. I recommend this vehicle to everyone no matter what the age.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

a lot of car for the price

masterpaula, 10/20/2005
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Have had the Spectra5 for little over a month. My wife and I are very impressed with the quality of the car. Fit and finish are excellent, the level of standard equipment found in the KIA is higher than its competitors and the price is lower. If you're looking for a small car with a lot room, great looks, a high level of standard equipment, an excellent ride and a decent price take a serious look at the Spectra5 and forget any preconceived ideas you might have had about KIA, it really is a great car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun to zip around!

Elaine, 01/12/2005
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Have not had any trouble getting up hills, keeping up with traffic. Love the ease of parking. The CD player is great. When I turn the heat or air conditioner on there is no long wait to feel comfortable. Most of all, the mileage is excellent.

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5 out of 5 stars

80,000 miles no work ever needed

yoyony, 07/29/2008
2005 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just change the oil and get a k and n air filter and drive it. I still have the same head lights since new after 5 years. I got 80,000 miles and only on the second set of tires, first set lasted 54,000 miles.

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