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Used 2006 Kia Spectra Wagon Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Cute But

Margie, 08/20/2008
2006 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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The car handles nicely and has great acceleration. It has great leg room for passengers in the back seats as long as the front seats are not all the way back. You can pack a lot of items in the back and with the seats down it's even better.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

It's money in your wallet

Blackstealth, 07/23/2006
2006 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought a 2006 Kia Spectra manual, ABS, sunroof, black. For a foreign car it's great. Of course it is small but everything else is great. This car is the greatest on turns buta little slow on the go. The dealer though ripped me off!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I'd buy another one!

Jonny, 06/06/2007
2006 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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I love this car and would buy another one. Great car for customizing and modding. Gas mileage is 30 MPG. I'm 58 yrs old and have owned Jags, MGs, Triumphs, Sunbeam Alpine and Tiger, Austin Healey 2+2, Piper GT to name a few and this car is just as much fun to drive as any of those. But you don't have the high maintenance on it. Just get in and drive the Kia. Most reliable car I have ever had. I recommend Kias to everybody I meet. And it will outrun some of the Hondas, Mazdas, Toyotas, and Nissans.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun Little Car

smartie pants, 08/04/2006
2006 Kia Spectra Spectra5 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
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We were downsizing due to rising gas prices with no end in sight, and the current Middle East crisis. We are both tall, hubby 6'6" and me 6' and we fit well with room to spare. The latch lock and rear anchor tether system for child seat is great. With all of us in the car, it is not too quick off the mark, but it is great for what we use it for, commuting to work. The hatch back has a ton of room. I managed to fit 2 big boxes and a black bin bag full of recycling in there the other day and I could still see out of the rear view mirror! For the price this car is a lot of fun to drive and has all we need for a comfy ride to work.

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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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