I have to try twice on cold starts, but it always goes on the second try.
You need to try out this car if your in the market for economy and reliability!
I've been driving this car for 5 months. The high point is it's reliability and that it's cheap to repair.
I busted the side mirror parking against a wall. It cost only 30$ to repair. However this is in Korea and its much cheaper here compared to North America.
The steering is rough, you need to be a confident driver. Don't be afraid of the squirrley sensation. The car's not going to role; hopefully.
I'm 6'4, but I'm still comfortable in the drivers seat. Even after long drives, I'm not cramping. Compared to the old Century this is great.
It takes a lot of time to hit 100km/h, but it gets to 50 quickly, which is all I need driving in a Korean city. I didn't get the car for performance anyway. I hardly ever see 4th gear even.
I enjoy the small size of the car it makes parking easy and getting down 1 way roads a cinch.
The stereo is the best I've ever heard for an entry-level vehicle. It's much better than the crappy Civics, and Proteges.
Look at this car or it's U.S. model the Aspire! They are great reliable, cheap to fix cars.
The previous owner is a friend of mine and spent little money on repairs over 80 000km.
I hope they did as well on the Sephia, I'd like to check that car out too.
The Korean fuel sticker on the car says it's official rating is 17km/litre. One litre of gas is about 2CDN. Ouch.
Hi been looking into this car lately I personally think it's a cool car economical wise, but I have been wondering about speed I know it probably isn't very fast, but I mean if I were 2 reach 110 km/h would it start 2 shake or do other weird stuff?? I just need sum more details on the car help please.
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I have driven the car at 110km/h for short periods of time only. When I did get it that high, it didn't shake. However you hear a lot of noise in the cabin, compared with other cars. If you are commuting to work on a freeway or something, I would probably go after the 1.6 and not the 1.3 (which I have).
I have driven this car at speeds of over 140km/hour. At 110km/hour I don't hear any noise. The car feels unstable around turns with the factory wheels, but buying alloy wheels did the trick and now the car feels unbelievably more stable.
I own a 1998 1.3 four door KIA Avella and I am having trouble finding parts for it in the US. Is this car the exact same thing as the ford aspire? Can I purchase Aspire parts to fit my KIA with no problem?
My Kia Avella is used vehicle in Korea brought here in the Philippines. Everything is fine: fuel economy, handling, gauges among others, considering its price and size. However, I noticed that the doors easily dents when lean and that corrosions starts from the inside.
Hi, I'm from the Philippines. I just bought a Kia Avella, and I'm just wondering what kind of fuel we're going to use.. is it special gasoline or unleaded gasoline?... Hear me please!!! Thanx...
I have a KIA Avella Delta 1.5. It's second hand from Korea. It's my first car and we all love it.
It can zoom past bigger and more expensive cars in an uphill climb, and can wiggle through traffic.
There's just this bothersome shaking noise when I'm in first gear and just starting to move (it may be my driving though).
It's dirt cheap and parts can be bought anywhere.
My wife and I own a Kia avella since 2004 we bought it here locally (surplus from Korea), the car has good air-conditioning unit, considering that its very hot here in Davao. the parts are all over the place and cheap, its been used as taxis' here. the interior cabin has much more room compared to our other car. When we travel out of town, hwen speed reaches 110km/h it tends to shake my wheel size is 165/65 r 13, I just don't know if I should have a bigger tire size my, engine is b3.
Hi I got a second hand surplus (from korea) kia avella 1999 (A/T) and I love the sporty look of this 1999 model and the A/T is a plus. Seldom we find Kia Avella A/T here in Davao, Philippines and am lucky to have one as I am an A/T person. With the compact design I could very well maneuver it around the city and parking is no problem at all. I had it repainted royal blue and added orange and silver stripes on it and man! my baby's cool!! with a regular tune up and maintenance, my kia avella 1999 would be hot as hell!
I'm an owner of a second hand B5 engine KIA Avella which I bought in 2007 from a local Korean dealer here in Davao. I have not encountered any problem on its engine and running performance since I acquired it. However, I noticed that a power steering oil has been leaking at the assembly. Is there any possibility that the power steering wheel assymbly could be repaired? Or, do I need to replace the whole assymbly because the surplus unit will cost only from P2,500 to P3,000? Also, please help me find a good machine shop here in Davao that could give the best service for KIA avella car. Anybody please?
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