1998 Kia Sephia review from North America
"Money Pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission dropped before 60,000 miles. Various recalls. Left rear wheel broke off (luckily while parked) at 85,000. Timing slipped (without any break in the timing belt) at 98,000, destroying the entire engine. Parts would break off the car seemingly every five thousand miles, starting with the plastic interior.
General comments?
Although cheap, and decent mileage, you will more than pay for the car in repair costs. Should have had the 100K warranty a year earlier.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Good for the money, better than American cars |
| Damn good car for the money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2005 |