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Reliable, good handling, low mantainance, fun.
kingwong234, 04/29/2014
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I own one since 2005, after 8+ years, 220,000km it still running great! I'll make it 30kkm+. Changed oxygen sensor last year, new stunt, changed front bearing half year age; brake and rotor.... Never down, just oil change and the timing belt. Cd player fail after 2 yrs, got a new one for free. Cheap but comfort and quiet. Small outside big inside, big leg room. Fun to drive, not the best for gas. Want to find a better car after this one, may be a Camry or KIA again.
2005 Kia Spectra5 5 speed FABULOUS!
Joe's, 11/14/2004
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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, 06/09/2009
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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.
great car
dparent, 10/13/2011
2005 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had my 2005 kia spectra for 5 years, the car had 148,000 miles on it and it had never let me down. 2 weeks ago my wife and I and our 2 sons were rearended buy a fullsize suv we were waiting to turn into a drive way and we were hit. The driver of the suv didnt even try to stop he hit us at at least 55 mph. my 9 yr old son and my 6 year old son were in the back seat. and even with the impact we all walked away without injurys. after the accident the car still runs great. I will find a new body to the motor into.
what a car for 12,500
yankee1957, 04/02/2012
2005 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
bought the car with 12,000 miles on it in 2006. We have really run this car. 140,000 and just oil changes ,tires, batt, and t belt regular required up keep. sits great in front needs more padding in back. 34-36 mpg to florida. window swithes could you some work also but for a cheap car can't complain about it. If I buy another it would be sorento; just like them and the dealership at tullahoma tn was great haven't seen them much but always helpful. Just drive it you will like it
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