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Second time around!
Franco, 06/28/2022
2006 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Had to buy this car (my second car ever, hence the review title) after the previous Pontiac G6 I owned ran into transmission issues and worsening EVAP issues. This Kia Spectra is a slightly smaller, yet way more maneuverable car than the previous one. Way more affordable on gas, capable of cruising the highway and the pothole filled streets of Philly alike. Given it's a used car, there are slight issues (driver inside door handle needs replacing, and I need to possibly check the timing belt). Having said that, I've owned this for a week and a half as of this review and i can tell you there are significantly less issues. Oh and it had relatively low mileage at time of purchase (100,693)! Solid 4 banger car and proof that Kia makes good cars!
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1 week = My Life
Bill, 10/14/2005
2006 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had my 2006 Spectra for about 1 week and owned it for 2 days. Lot of fun and will be buying a 2nd one. The first was rear ended at a full stop by a full size Cadillac at about 25 mph. May be totaled but the cabin interior withstood the impact. No gas leakage. The seat belts worked perfectly and the headrest really helped my neck and head. I really believe that if I had been in many other cars, I may not have been as lucky. The Caddy sustained major front end damage (radiator leak, engine damage, front quarter, etc.) so the impact was major. For a car its size and price, it is well constructed with safety in mind.
Excellent
huffette, 04/04/2009
2006 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my kia in 2006, new. I loved the way it drove, and with the manual transmission, I managed to get 40 miles per gallon with it. I loved the way it handled and the horse power I got from it. I had no problems getting up to speed with it, and I had no service issues with it. When I was rear ended in February, it was totaled by a Toyota Tundra, going 70 mph, and even the passenger compartment was protected. I didn't have any rear passengers, but after the way the car looked, if it had been another brand, I'm sure someone would have been hurt worse or even killed. I bought another spectra to replace it, and would gladly do it again.
Great little car
Bunny67, 11/19/2017
2006 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this for my daughter as a first car and she loves it. Runs great, very nice interior for the price....nicer than I expected. I’m very impressed.
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I love my new car :-)
adamsmith2306, 10/27/2009
2006 Kia Spectra SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I needed a safe, reliable, fuel efficient car, and needless to say I got it. I get about 33 mpg, great space for a small looking car. I have a black '06 spectra sx 5 speed stick shift, w/tinted windows, rims, and a spoiler. It looks very sporty. I love my car and would highly recommend it to all