2000 Kia Sephia Base review from North America
"For what you pay for it, you get a lot out of it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
MY automatic transmission was replaced at 15,000 miles, give or take a few.
My automatic transmission was replaced at 27,000 miles, give or take a few.
General comments?
Automatic transmissions from KIA are of poor quality.
The cabin is quit roomy for a compact car.
The seats can get quite uncomfortable on very long drives.
The overall cost and efficiency of the vehicle was well over my expectations.
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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 | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31085 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2002 |