2000 Kia Sephia Base review from North America

First of all at 20 miles the transmission had to be rebuilt do too bad berrings. (so they say).

At 200 miles the clutch started slipping. And the tranny was leaking fluid.

At 200 miles the tranny was rebuilt again and twoo of the bolt hole had to be tapped because dealer overtightened and stripped them.

I have blow numerous head lamps (cause unknown.) (no not because I touched lamp with hands)

At 30000 miles had to get master cylinder replaced and power booster at 34000 miles.

Door handle broke off in my hand.

64,000 miles later my brakes again very bad, I called to get the parts so I didn't have to be taken to the cleaners by the dealer. And wouldn't you know it, All the brake parts are dealer only parts. I was going to replace the pads and shoes and flush the lines. Yeah right, 564.00 bucks later. It makes me so sick to know people actually can sleep at night ripping people off. I'm not stupid I know I didn't need new rotors and drums, give me a break. These people are a joke. But because my sticker had been over due they wouldn't let me take it. So I got the shaft. Oh well.

This car has been nothing but a complete headache. I guess that's what I get for thinking I could actually get value for under 10 grand.

On a scale of 1 to 10 for this cars value I give it a _10 and I'm being serious. Spend the extra 2 or 3 grand and get a chevy or ford. These imported pieces of junk will nickel and dime you to death. And the dealers will find every reason as to why a certain problem isn't under warranty. My best advice is you get what you pay for.