Overview & Reviews

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.

• Long range warranty, redesigned version sports a spunky engine, well-finished interior and standard side-curtain airbags.

• Suspension a bit soft, weak performance on outgoing model, ABS optional only on most expensive models.

User Reviews:

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  Car for those in the know - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By JWBB - October 17 - 6:20 am

  Its a 4D sports car with a sedan body like the BMWs, the Lotus Cortinas, Toyota Supra, but at a much more reasonable price. Yes, it has AC and few conveniencies. But its got the old soul: maneuverablility, torque and the tech. And, its durable and realiable. It aint no Cadillac or a tricked out pimp ride, and its 2L DOHC Vortec, IFE has what it takes. Good for short as well as long hauls. Mac struts, 4Discs, Ind. sus., and its amazingly quiet. If you arent a really experienced sports car driver, I might not recommend it. But its little sister, the Reo and bigger brother Amante are rated #1 for safety. Best ride for the money Ive ever had.

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  My cool kia - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By Chris hanaburgh - October 1 - 2:00 am

  I love my kia. A lot of people dont give enough respect to the kias but Ill tell you this much, when the gas prices rose I wasnt bothered by it. The spectra has to be one of the most comfortable sedans ever made.

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  21 year old whos content - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By Jeffd5151 - September 26 - 10:00 am

  as my first "real" car, I was quite pleased with not only the purchase, but the actual car itself; Im 21,which means I like fast. I got it. Im 21, which means I like safety, I got 6 air bags, and side impact bars. Im 21, and I love my car. Its stable in the wind, (upwards of 50mph winds today in austin,tx) and the design rolls the rain right off; no fear of water spots. fun to drive, weather its my friends, or (gasp) my family.

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  The Totally Redesigned Kia Spectra !!!! - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By BaboonKikLore - August 14 - 10:00 am

  The new cars that Kia is releasing are the best, like the All-New Spectra, Amanti and Sorento. The Spectra has more power than the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. I recommend it to the people who want a peace of mind, comfort and best of all great gas mileage.

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  black and fully loaded - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By pbsigma93 - July 3 - 10:00 am

  I love the newly redesigned Kia Spectra. I have a 2004 Black Sedan fully loaded with a sunroof and very stylish.

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  Overall good - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By L. Roberson - April 28 - 7:33 pm

  I like the car, although it fails to have enough leg room for medium to tall height drivers. It has a slow start-up speed but once it gets past about 30 its smooth sailing. For an economy car, its overall good.

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  Dont But a Kia - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By karen dowds - February 3 - 4:06 pm

  Experienced what felt like a transmission slipping problem before warranty was up - dealer test drove car with me and felt problem but wouldnt svc it without check engine light being on. Light came on finally and fun began. Murray, dealer, monkeyed with car 6 times and light kept coming back on - problem grew worse till car would stop. Had to go to Eastern Regional Office to open a case. After 6 more trips to dealer and a special kia tech having to come out to look at car (tech had to come out for other cars that Murray couldnt fix too) and replacement of wire harness ($900 part which did not correct problem), another tech FINALLY found o2 sensor problem, light off for 5 days.

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  Careful: The Bear Wants Christmas Money! - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By Jake - January 16 - 6:03 pm

  The compact hatchback is styled "right". The day I purchased my Spectra I had the check engine light reset. It has been back to the dealership two other times for the same thing, but I have been out in less than an hour each time. As a former line mechanic, I have reset the computer twice myself: once at high altitude above Sante Fe and the other on a foggy morning. It has a dash rattle which I may not get fixed unless it gets louder. I change my own oil and keep all receipts, but I really dont expect problems with the warranty. It is a great second generation vehicle which I rate behind a Corolla or Civic, but I paid an exceptional price-$3600 below MSRP-they met my earned interest rate!

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  NICE CAR FOR THE MONEY - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By LWC - January 2 - 10:00 am

  GREAT CAR FOR THE MONEY GREAT ON GAS HAS A LOT OF PICK UP FUN TO DRIVE VERY COMFORABLE TO DRIVE AND RIDE ITS A FUN CAR

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  Not A Bad Car For The Price - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By thj - December 1 - 2:00 am

  I dont care what anyone saids about Kia I think the spectra is a good car for the price.