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3.88 out of 5 stars

Price and warranty

Jim, 05/12/2007
2006 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Have had it for 3 weeks. It's solidly built, feels planted on the road. Gas mileage just o.k., 34 once and 29 once. Only have 1400 miles on it. I like it. People need to realize it's an economy car. If you want all those gadgets so they can cause trouble for you, go pay 3-4 thousand more for a more upscale ride!

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5 out of 5 stars

Nice Car!

Mike M., 09/23/2006
2006 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just bought my Kia during Labor Day weekend, and I am very happy so far with it. I get way better mileage than I did with my F-150, and am spending only half of what I used to on gas. I use this car as a commuter, and plan on turning it over to my son when he turns 16 in 5 years. Best part about that is, the powertrain will still be under warranty, which is the key reason we bought this car! I compared the Kia with Toyota, Hyundai, and Chevy cars and they just don't compare with options and price.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Kia Spectra

cynthia, 02/13/2006
2006 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Cute car, good gas mileage, fun. I really love this car, the basic features are great! We bought 2 of them at once. The Spectra would've gotten 10's all the way down if they wouldn't have charged us six-thousand over market value each.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My last new car before I retire.

Huibert Venema, 08/20/2009
2006 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was in the market for a new compact station wagon. I drove by a KIA dealer and saw a red Spectra 5 on display, it was love at first sight. Test drove and purchased it within a half hour. The sales transaction was flawless. My Spectra 5 fits my lifestyle perfectly. I enjoy camping and drive the back roads with gusto, never a squeel or out of control. 30,000 miles and 3 years later, I still hand wash it (2 bucket style) with love and care. Thank you KIA.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Awesome Car

Paul in Hickory, NC, 05/19/2006
2006 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really did a lot of homework before I decided to make a purchase. I compared it to the Toyota Corolla, the Honda Civic, and the Nissan Sentra. For the money and the warranty, I could not have gotten a better car. I really enjoy driving my Spectra5, it turns a lot of heads. It is in the red color... and I will be having the windows tinted on it with vent visors. I highly suggest this car to anyone. A very fun car.

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