1999 Kia Sephia review from North America
"An excellent car for the money, Extremely Economical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car had been wrecked and totaled before we bought it. When we purchased the car, with a clean title, might I add, we fell in love with it. During the 1st wreck wires to the fuse box were severed and the fuse box and wires had to be replace because it severed the engine fan fuse causing it to overheat.
The car has been through 2 accidents since we purchased the car in 2002. Currently we are waiting to see if the car will be totaled. Small accidents can add up due to fast deprecation.
General comments?
This car has been an excellent car for me and my fiance. We have looked at several newer Kia's since our purchase.
The car is fun to drive and performs well on long distance trip.
The interior is a comfortable and very roomy space.
Full coverage insurance is a must with this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 31000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 7th September, 2003 |