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What were they thinking
Why, 04/09/2009
2009 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
As you approach this car it seems like a fairly handsome vehicle. It has clean lines, just a nice amount bling to it. Climb in and start going and you will quickly be disappointed. The wind noise is horrendous. That's ok though you can get used to it after a while, and the stereo can be turned up loud enough to overcome the noise. No, the worst part about this car is that in 2009 a car still has ABS as an option? What are they thinking? You get side airbags, but I'd rather avoid an accident by having ABS.
Totaled after one accident
chintanshah, 04/06/2011
2009 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car was pretty great for when I had it. I bought it used last year. There were no major issues and it was an overall awesome car. Unfortunately, I got into an accident a couple of months ago where someone hit my front right wheel/door side head on. I was going about 40-50 and he had just pulled out, so I'd say about 15 or so. The damage didn't look too terrible except that the wheel and door were bent inward, the center dashboard popped out, and the passenger airbag broke the windshield (no glass was actually shattered). It turned out that the frame ended up being twisted inside along with the other problems I mentioned which totaled it out. My passenger and I were safe at least!
Still going strong!
Gail Keirstead, 11/13/2022
2009 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2009 Kia Spectra in 2012 with 20,000km on it. Today it has 290,000km and still going strong! Has had basic maintenance done on it. Hubby drives it now and I miss driving it daily. 5 speed manual transmission. Best car I ever had!
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Get a fun car
Jill, 05/24/2009
2009 Kia Spectra Spectra5 SX 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just bought my first Kia. Usually as a workhorse we go with Hyundai (same company now) Love the Spectra5. The dealer was easy to work with, and after 40 years of buying cars, I had a good experience. I would recommend the buying experience alone, but the car also.
So Far So Good!
MJ DeYoung, 02/15/2010
2009 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought this car brand new last August, so this is its first winter. So far so good! Honestly, no complaints (-: