2001 Kia Sephia LX review from North America
"Great car for the insignificant price we paid"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not many things have gone wrong yet.
The engine sometimes doesn't want to start when the outside temperature is extremely hot and the car has recently been shut off.
Strangely, the only trip to the dealership so far, has been, to remove a rock that somehow got itself into one of the front brake rotors. This makes an annoying racket a low speeds.
General comments?
The handling feels good, at normal driving levels, but this is no race car.
The acceleration is slow, but the engine performs well at higher revs.
Adults should try and stay out of the back seats, the seatbelts are kind of a pain. They lock too easily, and restrict movement.
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| Solid basic transportation |
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| Buying this car was a big mistake! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 16000 kilometres |
| Previous car | GMC Suburban |
| Date of Entry | 10th August, 2001 |