2004 Kia Spectra Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.03/5 Average
112 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Kia introduces a completely redesigned and much improved Spectra as a midyear 2004 model. However, both the old and new versions are available this year.

Pros:
  • Long range warranty, redesigned version sports a spunky engine, well-finished interior and standard side-curtain airbags.
Cons:
  • Suspension a bit soft, weak performance on outgoing model, ABS optional only on most expensive models.

User Reviews:

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  • If Kia keeps this up the Big guys better - 2004 Kia Spectra
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    My second Kia in one year. I bought a 2003 Kia Sedona and love it, now I looked into the All New Spectra. I love it. Looks great, good on gas and the engine is peppy. If youre in the market give Kia a try. I paid $10,900 for the EX need I say more.

  • KIA Motors Unfair to Consumers - 2004 Kia Spectra
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    I bought a KIA and had the thing for 1 year. An electrical fire behind dash destroyed car. I called KIA and asked them to correct this issue. KIA refused.

  • i love my kia - 2004 Kia Spectra
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    i bought my kia in august 03 as the first new vechicle i have owned since 1974. i am very satisfied with its performance altogether. it has very good furl economy, handles well,and good pickup. the only things im not crazy about is that there no ashtrays in the back seat and when in park the front ashtray is almost inacessiable.

  • Nice Car - 2004 Kia Spectra
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    its very nice, i had fun in it, its a fun car

  • kia spectra 03 - 2004 Kia Spectra
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    good family car for the low budjet

  • spectra - 2004 Kia Spectra
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    The kia spectra is a very nice car. It is the most reliable car that i have bought in a long time.

  • how my kia feels - 2004 Kia Spectra
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    this car is very low to the ground.had bad gas mileage. has no pickup for a 4 cyl. car.

  • my screamin spectra - 2004 Kia Spectra
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    so far at 3000 miles my spectra is on par with the 91 corolla i bought new then traded for the 05 kia. it has more power than i expected and highway manners are better than the 05 corolla i almost paid 2500.00 more for with less features than spectra. mpg hiway is now up to 36.8 i am looking for 38.5 @70 mph. great warranty on this car worth looking at seriously............

  • No Quality Control - 2004 Kia Spectra
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    I bought my Spectra brand new, the air conditioner went out on the drive home. Parked it on my driveway and noticed a puddle of oil under the car, after owning the car for 30 minutes!!! The car has been in the shop 6 times in 9 months, all different things wrong with it. Spend a few extra $$ and get something other than this car.

  • Not the best - 2004 Kia Spectra
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    Unless you get a newer model Kia, they are not one tenth as safe as they are supposed to be.

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