2001 Kia Spectra GS review from North America
"Good cheap Corolla alternative"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The remote hatch release broke and was taken care of by dealer without argument. I got blamed for it by primary driver, though.
Fuel economy is somewhat disappointing.
General comments?
I love the feel of that big honkin' twin cam engine!
It took five and a half big people, and all of their luggage from Savannah to DC, averaging 90 mph and 26 mpg. (500 miles or 800 km.) Not as comfortable as a big minivan, but not bad either.
Pretty interior.
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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 |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 DOHC gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 53000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Voyager |
| Date of Entry | 7th April, 2005 |