1994 Kia Sephia GX review from North America
"Bargain price, bargain car, runs good, fairly reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery gone out at about 70k.
Alternator gone out at about 80k.
Starter replaced at about 95k.
Timing belt changed at 115k.
Axle boot replaced at 80k, 95k, 115k. Maybe I was getting ripped off by the mechanic. I fixed the thing and the wheel starts to go "clock, clock, clock" when I turn a month later.
Burned and wrinkled dash, I thought I was the only one until I read this forum.
Don't sit in the seat for a long time, your butt, back and neck will hurt.
Passenger door lock broke at 80k.
Driver side door lock broke at 95k. I have three keys...
General comments?
Bought the thing used for $6000 out the door.
I drove almost 60K miles on it so that comes out to 0.1 cent / mile. Not too bad.
It's not a quality car, but consider the cost. It's pretty decent as a mode of transportation.
What's with all the dash messing up?!
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| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | Standard Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Suzuki Samurai |
| Date of Entry | 23rd February, 2004 |