Used 2005 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews
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Shaken, not stirred
Taken4ride, 07/04/2006
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car steering wheel shakes bad from 68mph and up; the dealership had car for a total of 19 days. They have replaced tires, wheels, had factor rep test drove my car, and now they are saying this is the way the car drives. When I bought the car they knew about shake and told me it would be fixed under factory warranty, not to worry. They kept the car and tried to fix the shaking problem, but now they are saying that it is just the way the car is designed. The service manager is now stating that they are no longer allowed to make anymore attempts to work on this problem as per the factory rep. They stated that it was only me who has complained about this shaking problem. The paint stinks, bumper too.
2 years with the new Spectra
Hans, 02/21/2007
2005 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got the 2004.5 in March of 2005. The paint is easily marked with fingernails at the door handles. Visibility is excellent with the height adjustable drivers seat. The 4-wheel disc brakes are very good. The manual shifter is a bit sloppy, and takes some getting used too. Service at the dealer has been very good. I also got a very good deal without having to negotiate, paying the advertised price with several thousand dollars off the sticker.
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Great car all around!
human, 09/07/2005
2005 Kia Spectra SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I never thought I would consider a Kia. But on paper, this car beat everything else in its class so I thought it was worth checking out. After the test drive I was sold! The ride is smooth and solid and the interior is quiet. Easily the best bang for the buck especially with the $1750 rebate. Image conscious drivers will have to pay thousands more for a similar performing car. "Reliability" = 9 because I haven't owned it for too long. "Fuel Economy" = 8 because Corollas and Civics have better MPG ratings.
Best Value on the Road
cubbyk, 09/08/2005
2005 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am a big man. There is tons of space. Got 24 mpg in the city for the first 700 miles. Now I am getting 27. The secret?. I never go over 3,000 on the rpms. My son has an '05 Hyundai Elantra and this little Kia blows it away. Can't go wrong.
Good Reliable Car
Gaby, 10/25/2004
2005 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just bought the 2004.5 model and I really enjoy it. It's a great, fun car. Though a bit noisy when above 60 mph and specially while going up hills, the car is really the best in its class and definitely out performs the 2004 Honda Civic that my husband bought in March. If we had known about the Spectra before buying the Honda, we would both be driving Spectra's. It's supposed to be more fuel efficient, but I don't find this to be the case. As a former 2000 Toyota Camry dirver, I used to get more gas mileage than I do now with the Spectra. The overall price, warranty, car design are PERFECT. I highly recommend this car and KIA to everyone. Go KIA SPECTRA!!!!