Used 2006 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
Used Spectra for sale
Safety questionable
Heather, 09/30/2006
Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
I recently was in a bad accident with my Kia Spectra 2006 has no more than 9,000 miles. I hit an oncoming vehicle with my left front into their left front at 60 miles per hour. My front end is pushed in and ripped most of it off and none of the air bags deployed. The auto body shop along with the Deputy on the scene stated there is no reason that the air bags should have not went off. This incident is currently under investigation with Kia. I have three young children and I bought the car because it was supposed to be a safe car, and then this happens. I have a friend that also just got into an accident, rolled his Kia and the air bags in that vehicle did not deploy either.
Love it, but it's not perfect
eightthirty, 09/25/2008
Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love the almost every inch of this car. It has treated me very well over the past 2-1/2 years. I have about 21k on it. As far as gas mileage is concerned I'm not sure where I'm lacking because I only drive 50 miles per week and I use 1/2 a tank (about 19 stoplights though). It's all city, but that's horrible. For highway in moderate traffic I use a quarter of a tank over 60 miles. It's a great modest car, very reliable, low maintenance and very affordable. There are some features I would like to see standard on the EX, though. It's a great car for those who have young children due to it's safety features and it's got a killer warranty.
So overwhelmingly bland.
murraybs, 01/16/2008
Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is absolutely perfect for someone who does not want to stand out from the crowd, and revels in mediocrity. Though I'd imagine, with it's fuel economy, it would also be fantastic for college students, single mothers, environmentalists and those who are interested in saving money regardless of what the cost to style and performance is.
I bought a lemon 2
Carhen69, 11/16/2007
Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car in May of 2006 brand new off the lot for $17,500. After Driving the car for a couple of days I noticed a terrible vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. The steering wheel vibrated so bad that I hated driving this car. When I mentioned this problem to the dealer I was told that the engine was just to big for the car! I have had the car looked at by 2 different dealers in the last year and a 1/2 since I owned because of many issues, ranging from poor gas mileage, vibration and loss of power. My car has now been in the shop for over a week and am now being told that YES there is a problem but they simply do not know what it is. They are working to resolve....