Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Never again! - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By tamos - November 20 - 12:56 am

  I bought my Kia less than a year ago. I cannot even remember all of the times I have had to take it to be fixed. I have replaced the timing belt, fan motor, front tires etc. etc. I also had problems with the doors not opening and sometimes not closing in the winter. I was told it could be fixed for about $314. I would never buy a Kia again. I remember the old Kia adds that boasted that Kias would last for 200,000 miles. I cannot believe that mine will last for 150,000. Next time I will buy American!

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  What a hunk of junk - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Mike - June 29 - 6:06 pm

  By the time I bought my Sephia new in Sept 2000, Consumer Reports had already slapped the tag worst car ever made on it. Had to have the fuse box in the engine compartment replaced because it melted. Annual brake work, emergency brake cable snapped, sun visor spring snapped, inside driver door handle snapped, battery died, new tires every 18 months, its LOUD, struts were in dire need of replacement at the time I dumped it. Thankfully I had a base model, or Im sure Id be sitting here reporting A/C, automatic transmission, and power lock/window problems, too.

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  The Warranty Was A Necessity - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Not Happy - November 29 - 4:16 pm

  I bought my 2000 Kia Sephia new from the Kia Dealership in Grand Rapids and my first transmission went out before 30,000 miles. I am currently on my fifth transmission. I have had the exhaust system replaced and countless brake jobs. The first four transmissions were replaced in Kalamazoo (while I was at college), and the service was less than stellar. I was never offered a rental while the work was being done on the car. While living back in Grand Rapids I must say that the customer service has been much better however the car continues to be a gamble. Will it get me where I need to go?

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  DON"T BUY KIA - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By kmb08 - May 28 - 10:00 am

  I bought my car used... in less than a year it has been in the shop 5 times for major repairs... at 52,000 miles (2,000 miles after the transfer warranty) the transmition went out.... since then I have been broken down/ unable to drive my car 3 times... in 2 weeks... DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!

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  Small Things - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By jreynard - October 14 - 2:00 am

  I bought the car new from the dealership. This car was my first brand new car. I was blind to all that goes into buying a car. If I had to do it again I would not. It ran well for the most part and it did have a roomy interior but the attention to details was lacking. The engine was really loud on the highway and its handling was bad. The body was made of very weak metal that showed the smallest of dings. It seemed to me that alot of quality was comprimised when they were trying to be "economic."

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  Check engine light - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Cruz - March 1 - 5:46 am

  The vehicle that I bought has given me nothing but problems. After my warranty expired, the check engine light came on and after over $5000 in repairs, its still on. Had the catalytic converter replaced 3 times, even got a new transmission. Had the fuel filter changed, the coil pack changed 4 times. Changed the spark plugs and numerous other things. The engine diagnostic says that its the coil pack. But every time its replaced, the engine light only stays off for a couple of miles.

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  dont buy a kia - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By cmlmal08 - November 24 - 2:00 am

  Bought a kia used it had 37k & remaining 5yr/60k warranty In 6 mo and 15 k it needed a new trans The Kia dealer refused to work on the car b/c I didnt have proof of maintenance on the trans at 30k b4 I owned it. they wouldnt take care of the work for me. after a call was placed to kia consumer affairs they informed me that the trans had already been replaced at 35k. Now at 58k my car is back again b/c a rod blew right throught the engine They are trying to get out of covering the car under the warranty Needless to say I am not driving this car again after it is fixed and in my lifetime will I ever buy a Kia again

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  2000 Kia Sephia LS - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Daryl - October 31 - 10:00 am

  This car has been a nightmare. Its been continously plagued with problems involving the transmission, a bad crank in the engine, and minor trim complaints. The dealer has no interest in taking care of warranty concerns after theyve sold the car. Theyll stall, misdiagnose, and threaten service fees. The Kia Corporate is no help either. The 1-800-333-4KIA is only useful to have the car towed to the nearest dealer. DONT waste your money on a Kia.

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  Cheap - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By kia lover - September 12 - 4:10 pm

  I have had this car for a while now since 2003. I have had to do some minor repairs. I have also driven this car all over. Its a cheap car. You get what you pay for. I still have it and it still gets me from point a to b. I accidentally hit the garage with it once all down the side. Its only cosmetic and it still runs.

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  Killed In Action - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By petralyn - March 19 - 10:00 am

  Dealership cant repair clutch properly. The floor mats have worn through in less than 20K miles. Gas Mileage is good but the rest is just a CHEAP car.