2001 Kia Spectra GSX review from North America
"I am scared to have my 5year old in the car with me."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Faulty back hatch.
Spark plugs fail every 5000 miles.
Engine light turns back on within 30 miles of the repairing dealership.
Power supply weakens.
Paint chips easily.
Emission system problems (apparently cannot be identified)
General comments?
This car is a financial wreck.
The car has wiped out my savings just on repairs not covered (but what is covered?)
Recommended reviews
| A great little car for a teenager to abuse |
| Better than it should be, easy on the eyes, fun and functional |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3900 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota 4x4 |
| Date of Entry | 28th March, 2005 |