Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Watch Warranty - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By DLaPrade - August 30 - 10:00 am

  This is the third new vehicle I ever owned. Of the three, this vehicle has been the most dependable. The only drawback is the warranty is not what it is made out to be. I was told if I didnt service the car with all KIA parts, it would not be covered. Needless to say only the Dealership provides these parts at an inflated price. I am happy with the car but very disallusioned with the Dealership and bogus warranty. Carry your warranty book with you as they will try to tell you things arent covered unless you show them proof from the manual. Customer Service with KIA needs major improvement.

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  What a great car! - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By chikinblack - August 7 - 10:00 am

  This car was great for me. Peppy, comfortable, and very reliable. I changed the oil, kept an eye on the fluids and never had a problem with the engine/tranny. Dealership had to change the heat shield, and that was the only thing that "went wrong" with the car...thats something you have to look foward to on most cars anyway. There was a comment about www.streetkiaz.com/streetkiaz3.html and yes, that site perfects owning a kia. I would recommend anyone looking to tune one of these, go there! Awesome people! This is a great car for the money and I love it!

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  2001 Kia Sephia - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By whburroughs - August 2 - 10:00 am

  10 Year Warranty-what else can you expect? A quite, inexpensive little car that has "good" gas mileage and an low cost of ownership.

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  Crap-ola - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By jrevier - June 28 - 10:00 am

  In the almost one year that I had this car Ive replaced 2 transmissions and had many scratches buffed out. THis is the worst car Ive ever bought and the dealership I bought it at wasnt any better. Stay away from kia

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  Stay as far away as possible - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Jenny - June 27 - 1:16 am

  Within the first year of purchasing this car the battery died. Metal exterior very susceptible to dings and scratches that wouldnt normally happen on cars like Hondas. Major brake repairs nearly every year, costing me about $300+ a pop. TERRIBLE handling in snow. Interior parts (heat pipe) got loose. Transmission problems with only 60K miles on it (luckily it was still under warranty). Really good on gas, but that doesnt make up for the thousands of dollars youll have to make in repairs and maintenance (and Im not talking about your average oil change). Also note, I was in an accident and it was TOTALLED only going 30 mph.

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  The worst piece of crap every made!! - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Tracy - May 31 - 2:13 pm

  I have had this car for almost 10 years now, I am counting the days until I can afford to purchase a real car. At present the locks consistently freeze in the winter.The doors will not close until the car warms up a little. The windshield wiper fluid spray hasnt worked for years creating dangerous driving situations at times. The interior around the odometer has pulled apart, the vents to defrost the windshield broke spontaneously making defrosting a nightmare. Now the heating system has stopped in the dead of winter. Im amazed that it made it this far. So I couldnt get out as planned this morning because without no heat I couldnt see out of the windshield!

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  Poor Poor - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Neil Wright - April 25 - 8:43 am

  I bought this car new in 2000,the first things to go before 400 miles were the battery twice.Then the alternator the rubbers around the doors is constantly coming off,oh how about the one around the front windshield that blew out on the highway the second day we had it. the color just rubbed off when you hand wash it These cars were built cheap it has no pick up dont try to merge into traffic from a ramp because you will not make it there are no pick up power. i have a 1995 Toyota Corolla with 226,875 miles and the KIA SEPHIA is no match to it.last but not least gas mileage is lousy for a four cylinder we went trade it with only 48,000 miles recently they only want to give us $1,000.

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  Off lease bargain? - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Matt from Florida - February 9 - 2:00 am

  Bought a Sephia LS 5 spd off lease, 32k for $3600. Replaced the horrible Hankooks with Yokohamas, set off on a cross Florida tour (leap of faith). Nothing broke in our 1.5k tour, but the car is only a city car. Steering is numb at highway speeds, and the car tracks poorly. Shifter is balky, and the engine drones so you short shift and wont drive over 70. That said, its comfortable enough and the price is right. Reliability is a question.

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  Okay Car for Price - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By latingirl4evr - February 5 - 1:52 pm

  I purchased this car 4 years ago at 38000 now it has 114k. Have to replace spark plugs & wires often, door freezes in cold weather. Also replaced battery, brakes, belts, both front axles. I have alot of common issues as others on the reviews. Its a cheap car & you get what you pay for. I got it manual & it seems like automatics are having engine trouble, currently my signals do not work. So I am waiting for the next thing not to work. But despite the car issues its an okay car to have but i will not buy another one.

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  Its a decent car for now - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By FirstKiaLastKia - January 17 - 10:00 am

  Have over 28,000 miles now. It hasnt given me problems yet. Did have a burning smell when we took a trip over 300 miles. What I dont like is the excelleration. Trying to get on the interstate using an uphill entrance ramp I need to stand on the gas to merge into traffic without looking like an 80 year old driving. I plan for my next car (not a Kia) to be another car with more oomph