2001 Kia Spectra GSX review from North America
"A better than average car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cracked tail pipe.
Replaced driver-side rear door molding.
Replaced front doors window molding.
Rebuilt clutch.
Replaced driver-side front tie rod.
Driver side seat has worn through the upholstery in one spot.
Dashboard below windshield is beginning to pull away due to heat.
Lost cylinder one spark plug at 84000 miles.
General comments?
In general this car has been very reliable, very economical and all around a good choice for my family. We have had a mixture of mechanical and cosmetic defects, but it has served well. We are considering replacing this vehicle with another KIA, the Sedona, as our family has grown, but would own another Spectra if it were feasible.
We have been extremely satisfied with this vehicle as it has served us quite well.
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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? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 2nd June, 2006 |