2000 Kia Sephia LS review from North America
"Thrifty, but expect repair costs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to replace brake pads/rotors three times - the first time at 7000 miles!
Shifting assembly got stuck (might have been the victim of a coffee spill)
Alternator just went at 85000.
The dashboard padding is sticking out at the vents.
General comments?
Just drove her cross-country with no problems.
Absolutely no pickup when the a/c is on.
I think whatever I have spent in repairs is more than paid for in the money I have saved from getting such good gas mileage.
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| A cheap mid performance economy car. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | ? Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 85000 miles |
| Previous car | Kia toyota tercel |
| Date of Entry | 25th July, 2006 |