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Kia Spectra 2002-2013Change

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2007 Kia Spectra

by dutche on 10-19-2017
great family car
Picks up speed nicely. It is a nice quiet car that is great for a family of five. Large trunk is quite useful to carry bigger items and opens up to backseat. Great on gas. KIA is great about letting their clients know when work is due. CD player fails after a couple of years. Starts to decline more rapidly once warranty is done.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
3/5
Reliability
4/5
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2007 Kia Spectra

by kia2694 on 09-15-2017
dependable and comfortable ride
love this car and hope that I have it for years to come. Travelling with this car is dependable and very comfortable wish it could be a bit cheaper on gas though.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2009 Kia Spectra

Trim: LX
by Sharrifa2017 on 06-16-2017
Can be Reliable
I have had my car for 2 years hasn't broke down i am the third owner other then some rust the exterior is very nice. I am having issues with the starter now but parts are affordable tire size is very easy to find.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 Kia Spectra

by Cars4656 on 06-15-2017
It works
It gets me and my children from where I am to where I need to go and then all the way back home safely. It's decent on gas and I have never had any problems with it in the entire time I have owned it just had to keep up with oil changes and keeping the inside clean.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
4/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 Kia Spectra

by Sambest on 01-15-2016
Its Teriffic ride
I purchased this car in Aug.2015 and its run very smooth average fuel is 8.5/100(city) to 11/100(Hwy). Good car for small family.
Overall
3.0
Comfort
3/5
Performance
3/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
3/5
Reliability
3/5
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2007 Kia Spectra

by Very-Satisfied on 06-23-2014
A good comfortable car.
Very comfortable to drive with great visibility and lots of headroom. This car handles very well with good cornering and lots of pickup.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2004 Kia Spectra

Trim: GSX
by Dwayne1258 on 06-02-2014
Great Family Car
This family car seats five, has plenty of room for a baby seat in the rear, with easy access to the back seats because of being a 4dr model. The hatch back allows this vehicle to carry large items during a move, much bigger than other vehicles of a similar size.

The car is peppy, and excellent on gas.

Overall
4.5
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 Kia Spectra

Trim: LX
by l_d_m on 04-27-2014
Roomy and great on gas
I bought this car when I started University, as I needed a car that was reliable, spacious for carpooling and good on gas. This car has been great to me. I have never had any issues with it. The extent of the money that I have put into it has only been for general maintenance and upkeep.
It drives smoothly and handles great.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
5/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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2002 Kia Spectra

Trim: LS
by Lucan01 on 10-09-2013
Very comfortable ride
Despite of it's MPG rating, it only takes $20 to fill up half of tank for 200-300KM of trip depending on driving conditions.

It don't gives me any problems as I takes it out for a smooth and soft rides.

it will gives you some lags for tranny to catch on when you push pedal to metal so please do not try and pass the other cars using this car. it was meant to be just driving softly back and forth to home from work every day.

129 hp sounds little small, but quite enough for this car, trust me! $20 bucks for half tank of gas sounds very very good to get this car started. It wasn't even time for the car to break down at 208K yet.
Overall
3.5
Comfort
4/5
Performance
3/5
Fuel Economy
2/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
2/5
Reliability
5/5
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2013 Kia Spectra

by carmama1970 on 08-08-2013
nice ride...
very nice car,comfortable and not bad on gas.Purchased new in 2013..Excellent millage,I love the comfort,lots of room...seats 5 and love the bucket seats and everything else about this car.Highly recomend it to everyone...great starter.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
4/5
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2005 Kia Spectra

Trim: LX
by Mswainson2 on 07-24-2013
I'm a Truck Girl and I loved this car.
Owned one for 2 years while in college. I'm a truck girl through and through and I absolutely loved it.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 Kia Spectra

by singingcanuck on 03-26-2013
good enough
IT is a good enough car to drive around and get you from point a to point b. It isnèt overly stylish and it isnèt something you want to show off to your friends, it is a god little car though for your every day needs.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
4/5
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2006 Kia Spectra

by KiaSpectra2006 on 03-25-2013
Kia Spectra 2006
I bought this car used in 2010 with 58000km and now I'm almost at 100000km and it still runs great!
I only drive it to go to university (round-trip total of 60 km) and the occasional work day, since I am a full time student.
I fuel up for gas every week/week-and-a-half (~50L tank), and usually doesn't cost me over $60 at even the highest gas prices. Exterior and interior design is a bit outdated and it does not have automatic locks/windows but it's still reliable.
Great trunk space and leg room for a car like this.
I would definitely buy another Kia car in the future.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
3/5
Exterior Styling
3/5
Reliability
4/5
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2005 Kia Spectra

by ladyrose on 03-09-2013
Practical
Practical car. With regular maintenance it lasts a long time. Great for long drives on the highway, however sometimes protests on hills.It is user-friendly cabin design, decent build and materials quality, smooth ride and competent handling. Criticisms included the engine's lack of pep at high speeds, disappointing real-world fuel economy, and steering that was a tad slopp
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
4/5
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2009 Kia Spectra

Trim: lx
by techniciannum1 on 02-02-2013
Kia reliability
I've owned this car for four years with zero problems. It now has approx. 130000km. It was inexpensive to purchase and is proving to be inexpensive to operate. It is also great on gas. During summer months I've gotten 46 mpg on more than one tank of fuel.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
3/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
3/5
Reliability
4/5
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2012 Kia Spectra

by angel54565 on 01-14-2013
smooth ride
the ride is smooth, seats are comfortable, interior is leather and nice. only think that not great is the color. black always gets hot to quick in the summer. exterior is beautiful. it is good on gas.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
3/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
3/5
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2005 Kia Spectra

by Mike8523 on 01-12-2013
It was great buy
I never had any major troubles with this car. It's the best car I ever owned. It's very good on gas. It has 250000 Kilometers on it. The body is in the greatest shape. Very little rust on it. It handles great in snow storms. It has still have the power when it was new. Hit the gas pedal and your moving. My only regret is I won't be able to buy another new spectra Kia. They stop making them in 2005.It's been a really reliable car. Not scared to go on long trips. Very easy to maintain.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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2006 Kia Spectra

by duckswife on 12-28-2012
Better than I expected
I bought a Kia because it was cheap. But I am amazed at how long it is lasting with very little work. I do a lot of traveling so it has 250,000 and is still going strong. I am very impressed with this company and I think I might even buy a new one in 2013
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
4/5
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2006 Kia Spectra

by LvF on 12-18-2012
Love the exterior but performance is lacking
My 1st car - basic no bells and whistles...good to get me from Point A to B..will I ever buy a Kia again? I do not think so...
Overall
3.5
Comfort
5/5
Performance
1/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
1/5
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2006 Kia Spectra

by carmama1970 on 12-18-2012
nice ride
very nice car,cheap on gas...took me whereever i wanted to go with no problems....nice interrior and had her for a few years,....
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2005 Kia Spectra

by singingcanuck on 12-18-2012
Good car
Its a good car in a pinch. We have owned it for a few years, and it is reliable enough, its stylish and gets us where we need to go. No definite problems with it.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
4/5
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2005 Kia Spectra

by singingcanuck on 12-17-2012
Great Car
Its stylish and it is comfortable inside and out. Even buying it used it is a great car that has gotten us where we want to go even across thc ountry.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
4/5
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2008 Kia Spectra

Trim: SX
by Locker1145 on 12-12-2012
Love my kia
After 4.5 years, I've got 130 000 km on my kia, and the only real issue I've had with it is the radio. CD player and aux port both stopped working. I've taken it on several 3-5 thousand km trips with my wife, and we've never had a problem
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
3/5
Reliability
5/5
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2004 Kia Spectra

by laurawill on 12-09-2012
Great Value for a great car
This car is so reliable, and affordable. Not hard on gas and easy to drive. Many extra features as well
Overall
4.0
Comfort
3/5
Performance
3/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
4/5
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2008 Kia Spectra

by 369 on 12-09-2012
Smooth Ride
This car has never really given me any trouble. It works well in the winter as I passed my G2 test with it during December. It looks sleek from the outside and really helped me to do well with the babes.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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