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4.63 out of 5 stars

great car for a great price!

nedyarb, 04/28/2006
2006 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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If you're looking for a great car with excellent fuel economy, this is the one for you. I recently purchased my Spectra and so far I'm very satisfied with it. The only thing that caught my attention so far with it would be that it has a high rev in 1st gear before it shifts. Other than that it has been fun to drive, and for the price it's hard to pass up!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2nd one

Bill, 04/27/2006
2006 Kia Spectra SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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The 1st was hit in the rear by a Caddy in November and totaled. Bought Amanti, gave to wife and then bought 2nd. Great car and will hold its own against others in same class costing thousands more. Best is the warranty, 100K. Looks, features, economy (looking at $3 gallon gas), interior room. Fun to drive and not tired after driving 100s miles on highway for business. Should definitely consider in today's market.

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5 out of 5 stars

100+K miles later still love this car!

trina1987, 04/20/2010
2006 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my Kia brand new with only 51 miles on it. I've had no major mechanical problems whatsoever with it. Just keep up with routine maintenance :) I do drive way more than the average person (mostly from road trips of 300+ miles round trip), thus my poor baby has 114,400 miles (and counting) - and yet no break downs to date. Several of my friends have driven my car from time to time, and always ask to buy it from me should I ever sell it. But unfortunately for them, I plan to keep this car for good. I only paid about 16K and it was worth every penny! I recommend any Kia, but especially the 2006 Spectra <3

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Great little ride

2006 kia great car, 06/05/2010
2006 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Drove from NY to AZ in 2 days average speed of 80. took it up to 105 a few times with confidence. Great car for the money. Good gas mileage. $20 bucks get u at least a half tank! 400 miles to a tank.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love My Spectra 5

david, 04/04/2010
2006 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Hello. I bought my 2006 Spectra 5 brand new. I never owned a Korean made core but I am sold on them now. As long as they are made in Korea I would buy another Kia at the drop of a hat. If its made in USA I would have to give it some serious thought about purchasing it. I still don't think I would buy one if manufactured in USA sorry to say that but I just don't think the build quality will be the same. Look at Toyota its a nightmare. As for my Kia its never been back once to the dealer for any problems what so ever. I got the sunroof and its a five speed. I paid just about 15k and it was worth every penny. Love this car to death. If you're a single person it will work well for you!

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