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| AUTOWEB CONSUMER REVIEWS OF THE Kia Spectra |
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(Based on 5 reviews submitted for this vehicle)
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| GENERAL COMMENTS |
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"I absolutely love my new Kia Spectra! A definate up from my last vehicle (it was a '97 Subaru Legacy Outback). The ride is amazingly smooth, the trunk space is enormous for such a small car, the interior is roomy, and it handles so nicely. I just can't get over how much I love it. My friend has a 2007 Ford Focus and she's jealous of my car. I'm so happy with this!"
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Amanda D. (Dallas , Texas - January, 2007)
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"I've had my KIA only about three weeks. Let's hope the fabulous warranty is truly honored and that little 'goes wrong' in the future. I'm told that past KIA problems have pretty much been remedied by KIA Company.
This car is a dream at the onset--a practical dream with a bit of style. Strong horsepower for a still-little car. Great for hill-climbing. Smooth ride too.
Both cute and elegant. The interior could be a bit more plush (especially the carpet), but it's nice. The interior's light beige (creamy) coloring and cloth-seats with trim in taupe-like brown -- is comforting and attractive.
Carpeting is very basic, little pile, but the mats make up for it. (I added simple plastic glow-see-through mats to protect the nice 'Spectra' mats!) The tire/caps could be better quality, but they're still nice. The 'hidden' roominess of the trunk is fabulous for this size car.
The sound-system is not completely top-of-the-line, though close, despite the six speakers; sometimes very good; other times, a little tinny for my 'musical taste'. CD player is usually very good.
Mileage is as advertised --- mid-20's in town; mid-30's on highways. I love the roominess of the interior, and the relatively quiet ride. At stops, the engine purr is hardly noticeable ('what engine?!'). And driving -- hardly hear an engine except for a very subtle windy whir -- which is actually quite pleasant!
As for resale value/depreciation: for some reason Kelley Blue Book has it depreciating about a third more than, e.g., a Toyota Corolla (yet I still prefer this KIA car).
Overall, it's worth a serious try. It has uniqueness. I feel it's a car you could say you 'love', even though it's an economy car! "
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Julieanna T. (Marina Del Rey , California - May, 2006)
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"I traded in my Kia Rio Cinco 03 the thing was a little small for me. I got the 06 Sprecta 5 .(classic red) . WOW! nice car .. ride is so stable the local RR tracks are like little bumps! The motor has a lot of kick and the things looks are super hot. I know 2 people with the VIBE (04 & 05) they and I like the 5 a lot better. The Vibe is so noisy..
The dealer said I got the last red one in the area .. so they may be hard to get now ... but well worth the wait!!! "
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Scott alan J. (Avon , Ohio - January, 2006)
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"Drives alot smoother than any small car i have ever had"
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Brian M. (Nashville , Tennessee - December, 2005)
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"Hmmm, The biggest drawback is that purchasing a KIA puts more Americans out of a job!! Why can't American auto mfrs produce a vehicle with the same quality and price? Was looking for a quality vehicle w/excellent gas mileage. Had a Mustang, & w/gas at $3/gal couldn't afford to drive it anymore. Excellent on hwy. A little 'doggie' in traffic, stoplights, etc. Interior (carpeting) too light of color. Gets very dirty easily."
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Peoria , Illinois - February, 2007
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"Heater (it's winter here)" "The roominess, quiet ride, yet strong ride." "Over all looks and smooth ride " "Everything" "Gas mileage"
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"Its used and the rear windsheild is really darkly tinted." "Cheap undercarpet." "Seatbealt is hard to reach when winter coat is on " "Nothing" "Interior too light in color--gets dirty easily"
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