2001 Kia Spectra GSX review from North America
"Lots of features and style for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All weatherproof Strips in door came off.
Shifter broke, wouldn't come out of park. Dealer replaced under warranty.
Back seat belts don't let go until you disconnect the belt.
Lot's of interior trim pieces have come loose or have needed replaced.
General comments?
Car has horrible acceleration. Hard to merge in heavy traffic.
Awesome features for the cost of the car.
Awesome on gas.
Very Stylish Car for the price.
Hard to find performance parts for vehicle.
Seats uncomfortable during long road trips.
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| A great little car for a teenager to abuse |
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| Better than it should be, easy on the eyes, fun and functional |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L DOHC I4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14421 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26128 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Sundance |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2003 |