2000 Kia Sephia review from North America
"Not bad for under 10k"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Several things have gone wrong with the car:
1) A/C compressor replaced at 6000 miles
2) Radio replaced
3) Water Pump at 10K
4) Belts also replaced with water pump
5) Thermostat (car was always running cold)
General comments?
I love my Kia. It has given me some problems, but most of the stuff they replaced I didn't even complain about. Hey, as long as I am not paying for the repairs, why not!
The car gets great gas mileage and I got it for a really good price. I must say that the dealer service is also very good. Freehold KIA is more than happy to fix any problems I have.
All in all it is no Acura or Nissan, but you are also not paying the price tag for one so if you are looking for a car that is excellent on gas and is fairly reliable, Kia is the way to go.
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| A cheap mid performance economy car. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 18000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 25th February, 2002 |