Used 2009 Kia Spectra Consumer Reviews
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11 years and going strong
JD, 02/05/2021
2009 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My dad bought his '09 Spectra used with 29k on it. After he passed, I started driving it. It's really phenomenal! It's cost pennies to run, it's comfortable, and it's surprisingly fun for an economy car with automatic transmission. It's got plenty of power, the heat and AC work exceptionally well, and at 11 years old and 127k miles, all I've done is regular maintenance with the exception of a $15 brake light switch. It's a tough little car that I've really grown to love.
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A Step Up
Derail, 10/31/2008
2009 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My previous car was an 03 Focus. The Spectra is much more zippy in acceleration, yet has the same size engine as the Focus. And fuel economy is 20 percent better. I like how spacious the engine compartment is, in terms of accessibility to hoses, belts, battery, etcetera. These items are easy to see and inspect. And replacement, when necessary, should not be difficult. What I miss about the Focus is the softer seats. The Kia seats are are quite rigid. What I have a concern about is the cable actuated gas cap door. Cables and plastic latches fail in cold climates. I may have to improvise a better system to insure I can refuel in the winter.
Impressed with Kia
Felt32, 02/07/2010
2009 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I wanted a fuel efficient, inexpensive vehicle, with all of the up to date features (such as cruise control, CD, aux outlet) and I got all of that in this Kia. My only regret is that I had waited until the end of the year to get the Kia Forte!!
Good Commuter Car
Alexmb, 11/14/2016
2009 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Over all really good car to go off to college with for what I paid. I bough it with 32,000 miles at the end of 2012 now end of 2016 around 60,000k. I have had no major issues with the car just I have done standard maintenance and only thing that I have replaced are headlights, tires and windshield wipers. Easy to control in tight spots. It still has the standard radio system which works well including the aux input and cd player. Really like having sunroof makes the car feel more open. Only complaint would be the clear coat which has started peeling.
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Great Value KIA
nolarobert, 07/02/2009
2009 Kia Spectra SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a new purchase. I was able to get the "Copperhead" color, so the car looks sharp & it has fog lights and a rear spoiler. Before you laugh at the spoiler, I was cruising the I-10 at 105 mph & this engine was up to the task. At 85 mph & below the cabin noise was minimal. I took some local back roads and the suspension was solid and the car felt glued to the road even as I took the curves at a goodly amount of speed. The brakes bring the car to a quick stop with no spongy fade. I look forward to taking my new Spectra on a long road trip to visit family in TN. The 700 mile journey will allow me to wring this car out & see if it holds up for the 11 hour drive.