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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  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.

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  VERY ECONOMICAL - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By JUMPINSTEVIEG - October 14 - 10:00 am

  I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR WITH THE NEW BODY STYLE AND ITS A BIG MAKEOVER FROM THE LAST ONE

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  Will stay with Kia - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By sargrebe - June 7 - 8:06 am

  We bought our first new car in 04. It is technically an 04 model, with an 05 body style. We loved this car so much that when my husband wanted a new one we bought an 08 manual for him. Great Gas mileage! Great starter car for a young family. The only cons are that the gas tank straps failed after 5 years, and I had to have those replaced, scary! And the interior after 8 years is failing, seat is falling apart.

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  Not Bad! - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By twhnumber1 - June 2 - 10:00 am

  I was very impressed with the warranty offered, as well as the price--the main reason I chose this car. I bought this 5/04 and already have about 6700 miles on it and average about 31-32 mpg. My fiancee is 66" and fits very well in the passenger side with plenty of room. The car has a different look to it, so I have lots of people checking it out. I am so far very satisfied with this vehicle! The back seat room is decent for a compact car and trunk space is pretty good as well. All buttons are easy to read and the night lights arent too bright.

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  Decent car - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By cayley6 - June 2 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car thinking good gas milage and so far I was wrong. Kia says 25 in city 34 on highway. Im lucky to get 24 on the highway. Interior design is great and has way more power than the Rio.

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  2004 kia spectra - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By jcjnt - February 5 - 2:00 am

  Great warranty. Excellent price. But poor gas milage in first month. Not driving hard the gas mileage in regular conditions is 21-24 miles per gallon.

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  my magic kia ride - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By marc the shark - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car for approx. $10,000 after the discounts. It is very comfortable and performs well. I do not notice any significant lack of power or braking deficits as reported. It came equipped with a cd player, auto and air and for my money is a better bargain than many of its counterparts. I have had the car for a year and I have had no problems with it.

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  Its a great little car - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By mark frye - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Its my wifes car for her work,but we took it for a little vac,& everything was fine.

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  No Brainer - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By Mike - January 9 - 8:40 am

  We bought this car with a considerable rebate, and to date it is an excellent value. Outside of a couple of minor trim issues on the inside, and malfunctioning of an interior warning light which were promptly fixed, the car has been no problem whatsoever. The car looks nice, is comfortable, and does what it is supposed to do. With the warranty, it is a no brainer.

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  Good Car for the Price - 2004 Kia Spectra
  By lorijohnston - August 26 - 4:05 am

  I am surprised at some of the other reviews. I bought this car used with 16,000 in early 2005. At the time, I needed an inexpensive and reliable car to get me back and forth between work, home and school. Six years later, I still own the car and I still love it. The only major expense was a timing belt change at 102,000 miles. Over the years I have had only one mysterious problem. The transmission at times would stick in one gear. Every time I have encountered this issue, I simply pulled over, put the car in park for a second, returned the car to drive and the problem ended. I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone who needed reliability & affordability. I own 2 Kias today!