2001 Kia Sephia review from North America
"Great car for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Have only had cosmetic problems.
1 rear seat belt jammed and had to be replaced, was done within a month of calling.
Seal on inside of back door needed replaced, was done quickly at dealership.
Seal of trunk needed replaced, was done quickly at dealership.
Console between front seats broke rather quickly and was replaced with new at dealership.
Stereo quit and was replaced quickly with new at dealership.
Many of items were done at one visit to the dealership.
At cruising speeds of 65-70 on the interstate has "cut-out" but never died.
Was no loner car offerred with KIA repairs. I had to take a day off work to sit with my car at the dealership. That has been my major complaint, the lack of customer service and lack of KIA meeting customer needs.
General comments?
The car has never left me stranded, has always started right up.
I am careful of long distance travelling because of the cutting out, but has never died or broken down.
All in all it has been a great car for the money.
There are good and bad cars from ever dealership and manufacturer. I got a good one and love it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33800 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Grand Voyager |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2003 |