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4.75 out of 5 stars

One sweet import.

Devin, 07/07/2005
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After looking at Civic, Corolla, Cobalt, Mazda 3, and Spectra5, it was a pretty easy choice. Cheaper, more features, better warranty, and a hot looking car to boot. And it's always nice to be able to pull up along side some little punk in a Corolla or Civic, and blow him away off the line. They don't seem to appreciate it as much as I do though....

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Gerald Sewell, 01/13/2005
2005 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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It has been a great car for the price.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

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nguyen, 06/29/2005
2005 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this car to replace my 2002 Kia Spectra hatchback, plus I needed something a little newer. I travel alot and use of my car on the road is a must for everday usage. It ride an d handle very good, excellent fuel mileage, getting somewhere around 26 in the city and 35 on the highway. I have this car for almost one year and already have close to 24,000 miles on it already. Check engine light came on one time, took to dealer and they replace the sensor for me, but I did not break down anywhere. Check engine light will come on if you try to top this car off, I did this twice already. I have no bab say about it, I go to D.C. and Baltimore area almost every other week with no problem.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Spectra 5

Julia, 07/09/2005
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I just bought this car in April. I love it! Its fun to drive. Good brakes, speeds up quick. Great stereo system and factory speakers. Great car for your first time driving teen too. Very reliable and sporty looking too!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

New Spectra = Great purchase!

SpectraMan, 02/01/2005
2005 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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This is my first foreign car, and so far the experience has been very positive. My car has performed flawlessly during the first 6 months / 7k miles, and I have had only one minor repair made to the LED 3rd brake light. So far I am very pleased with my Spectra, and have made that known on the Edmunds forums.

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