2000 Kia Sephia Base review from North America
"Deathtrap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brakes failed completely after I had been driving the car for only eleven days.
The structural components of the bumper were too low to catch the bumper of the van that I hit, so the radiator was pushed back into the engine and the vehicle was totaled.
One speaker was out.
The engine temperature gage was dead.
The wiper fluid pump was out.
The cigarette lighter didn't work.
General comments?
This was a very comfortable car, which I quite enjoyed until it tried to kill my family.
Handling was good, though not wonderful.
Mileage was pretty good, around 31.
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| A cheap mid performance economy car. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 43800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45811 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2003 |