1998 Kia Sephia review from North America
"Great fixer upper, even brand new... should have been built by Americans."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust system has blown, then the "transmission" starts slipping. Found out that the speed sensor is fowling.
There is an oil leak which drowns the third spark plug causing it to miss.
The air bag light is constantly on.
The o/d light continually flashes.
And the check engine light hasn't went off since I bought it used.
The electrical system must have been installed by a monkey, when the interior light failed, so did the radio, as well as the cigarette lighter.
General comments?
Even with the faults and all it's problems it has been a fairly descent vehicle. The problems it has and will have can be "gotten used to".
I suppose that I have adapted quite well to knowing that when one thing is fixed, something else will always tear up.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Good for the money, better than American cars |
| Damn good car for the money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Auto/od Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 48562 miles |
| Most recent distance | 117528 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2003 |