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#12#_70Sport Rookie Author Denver Posts:2 Points:440 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 22, 2005 5:56:31 PM Ignore #12#_70Sport Report Abuse ...you call that a car?

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...you call that a car?

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jmill Rookie Author Ontario Posts:81 Points:13,540 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2008 12:31:14 PM Ignore jmill Report Abuse Still have our 04 Sedona. 71,000 Kms Still perfect. Our dealer maintains it and stands behind it for any very minor problems which have been very few. I'll buy another.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,735 Points:3,108,125 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2006 8:51:01 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse Just purchased a 2004 Rio...really liked the new ones but 2'nd vehicle will need replacing within a yr plus couldn't pass up the depreciation aka value on the used ones. Still has 2.5 yrs bumper to bumper warranty (almost that of most major makers warranties) or 72,000 km, great shape & good interior room for a commuter car. Will let you know in about a yr. what I think.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,735 Points:3,108,125 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 30, 2006 9:07:59 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse I'm considering a used Kia Rio 5 as replacing my commuter car. As for comment on safety, even the older (2003+) had frontal crash ratings top in the class (side impact another issue but addressed in the remodelling). As for crap at first then never touch (burned once.....?), remember that Honda's and Toyota's used to be considered sub-standard 'Jap Crap' for which these same people pay high re-sale prices for now. It's all in the timing & the models ie. from what I read, I would not touch the older spectras but the new ones may prove themselve.
jmill Rookie Author Ontario Posts:81 Points:13,540 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2006 3:23:24 PM Ignore jmill Report Abuse We bought a brand new 2004 KIA Sedona van. It has been perfect.
csj315 Veteran Author Jacksonville Posts:260 Points:6,340 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2006 10:29:44 PM Ignore csj315 Report Abuse my friend just bought a kia and loves it
ChapJohn Champion Author Tampa Posts:14,040 Points:2,184,770 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2006 11:15:20 PM Ignore ChapJohn Report Abuse Had a 2000 Rio - put 113,000 miles on it - no problems. Have a 2005 Spectra now with 14,000 miles and no problems. My wife liked how my Rio did so much, she sold her Buick and bought a 2005 Spectra on the same day. It was the salesman's first day and he sold two Spectra's!
BB1957 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,563 Points:187,045 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 15, 2006 7:20:50 AM Ignore BB1957 Report Abuse Bought Kia-Reo in 2002. No problems. Runs like a charm.
itsa40 Champion Author Kansas City Posts:50,676 Points:3,090,030 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2006 4:39:05 PM Ignore itsa40 Report Abuse K (Killed) I (In) A (Action)
yankeegirl89 Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:60 Points:96,625 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2006 11:48:22 AM Ignore yankeegirl89 Report Abuse Had a Sephia that ran fine...Got a Sedona last year, it runs fine....it gets 20-21 MPG
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2006 6:04:27 PM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse kias really suck i was told that i can only get 5000 bucks for my 2002 spectra. in a trade..... terrible resale value i had to but extra warrenty. i computer went after 40000kms, driver seat broke after 45000kms, lifters in my engine gone after 65000km, and my tranny went at 95000kms. Can you say a peice of shit????
remichal Champion Author Maine Posts:27,188 Points:2,757,035 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2006 7:56:54 PM Ignore remichal Report Abuse Kias also have among the lowest safety (crash test) ratings too. Sorry, zero tolerance for crap. Burn us once and you're out for good, no going back. The only Kia dealer in our area, who ironically is primarily a very prominent GM dealer, is even considering dropping the line.
UCCcougar Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,075 Points:393,200 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2006 12:38:23 AM Ignore UCCcougar Report Abuse The 2003 Spectra belongs to the older generation (A POS!). 2004.5 Spectra and up is the current generation and I have heard pretty good review about them and test drove one. Check out carsurvey.org for owner's opinion and google it for commercial reviews by car magazines etc. The chaissis and engine both are different between the 2 generations and there is simply no comparison. Resale value will remain low until Kia establishes a better image, but this is true for all KIA/Hyundai, not just the Spectra.
remichal Champion Author Maine Posts:27,188 Points:2,757,035 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2006 10:49:46 PM Ignore remichal Report Abuse We just traded my wife's '03 Spectra GSX for a Toyota Corolla LE. The Kia was the worse piece of junk we've ever had the displeasure of owning. Entire new front brake job (rotors, calipers, pads - the works) at only 30,000 miles, 80% of which is highway mileage. Front end was tight with good, even tire wear but sounded like it was coming off the car with every little bump (and I mean little). The list goes on and on. And forget the 10 yr, 100K mile warrany. It's a joke. The warranty that really counts (bumper to bumper) ends at 36K/3yrs. The 10yr warranty is a come on that only covers very minor items. The mileage rating was 32 but 25 was all she could get under the best of conditions. The car had no body damage and had an almost perfect interior but we took a terrible beating on the trade (32,000 miles - $4,000.) because Kias have a very low resale value. The dealer told us they wouldn't even put it on their used lot but would wholesale it instead. Then, I heard through the grapevine the only Kia dealer in our area is considering dropping the line because of so problems. Think three times before buying any Kia. [Edited by: remichal at 3/1/2006 10:51:57 PM EST]
HootyHoot Rookie Author Madison Posts:6 Points:1,995 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2006 12:43:48 PM Ignore HootyHoot Report Abuse I recently bought a 2006 Rio. My wife & I love it. It is very roomy for a small car, has a very peppy four cylinder engine, is comfortable, and it's rated at 38 MPG. It also has LOADS of safety features.
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2006 7:13:35 PM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse i think you should go buy a hybrid, dont buy a spectra
oldtrout03 Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:17,520 Points:2,992,900 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jan 31, 2006 6:34:32 PM Ignore oldtrout03 Report Abuse Came to this topic looking for some serious info.on the spectra, am considering getting one to replace my 99 saturn which is A piece of crap.Anyone who has either A spectra or rio and can give me some info. would be appreciated.
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2006 6:11:17 PM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse i have a pectra gsx but everything broke down on it
lively13 Rookie Author Omaha Posts:41 Points:32,760 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2006 5:16:34 PM Ignore lively13 Report Abuse Hey! I drive a KIA SPectra. It's a great little car. Gets great gas mileage. I've heard the new 2006 Rio is even better. and if you really want a beautiful luxury car, look at the Amonte. It's gorgeous & not pricey.
ives Sophomore Author Gary Posts:157 Points:77,985 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2006 9:27:34 AM Ignore ives Report Abuse That Kia Concept Cross-Over Utility Vehicle at the auto show was pretty neat.
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2006 5:31:55 PM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse kia needs a sports car
mwrobe1 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,948 Points:274,835 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2006 2:17:25 PM Ignore mwrobe1 Report Abuse Whoa, for some of more childish posters here, it might be interesting to know that Honda's and Toyota's used to be considered sub-standard automobiles as well.
ives Sophomore Author Gary Posts:157 Points:77,985 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2006 8:38:03 AM Ignore ives Report Abuse Everyone is intitled to change their mind. My wife does it every day.
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2006 2:36:57 AM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse i changed my mind kia is a good car if u dont by itin its first year
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2006 3:25:53 AM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse well i think you should just stop being a baby and stay away from this kia forum
UCCcougar Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,075 Points:393,200 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2006 12:20:21 AM Ignore UCCcougar Report Abuse Gee, there's the "Just for Fun" section if you are posting garbage for points.
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2006 12:16:54 AM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse hey hyundia
ives Sophomore Author Gary Posts:157 Points:77,985 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 8:01:51 PM Ignore ives Report Abuse HEY soupy699 So do Fords & Honda's. HaHa
dqsdad2001 Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,231 Points:632,995 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 4:29:11 AM Ignore dqsdad2001 Report Abuse HEY soupy699 GMC SUCKS [Edited by: dqsdad2001 at 1/9/2006 4:29:43 AM EST]
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2005 12:54:00 AM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse go ford
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2005 3:27:17 AM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse go GMC
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2005 12:20:27 AM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse buy a honda
ives Sophomore Author Gary Posts:157 Points:77,985 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2005 9:50:48 AM Ignore ives Report Abuse soupy699.........We get the message you are trying to convey!!!!Thanks for your thoughts...All of them...
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2005 7:41:01 PM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse kia is crap
Kiasaregreat Rookie Author Dallas Posts:15 Points:365 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2005 3:40:47 AM Ignore Kiasaregreat Report Abuse I am on my 3rd Kia. I have an 01 Sephia, 03 Optima , and an 06 Sorento. they all run great and I have had no problems with the first 2. The Sorento is still new but I love it. I think Kia will end up being equal to Honda and Toyota within 5 years. The first Toyotas and Hondas were garbage when they came out.
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2005 2:38:05 AM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse i dont like kia cars
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2005 5:56:18 PM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse kia is crap
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2005 11:27:34 PM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse never buy a kia car
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2005 8:13:05 PM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse hey kia sucks forever
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2005 10:36:45 PM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse kia vans are the probably only the ones that are the best in ther kia line
soupy699 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:95 Points:163,595 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2005 9:42:12 PM Ignore soupy699 Report Abuse never buy a kia kia spectras are lemon vehciles
Derbydo Sophomore Author Texas Posts:186 Points:43,305 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 5, 2005 7:56:24 AM Ignore Derbydo Report Abuse Kia Sephia....great car!!
Azndude99 Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,900 Points:1,639,650 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2005 7:22:32 PM Ignore Azndude99 Report Abuse yes.