Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  decent car considering the price - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Dirk - March 1 - 11:40 pm

  Bought the car used in 2004 with 50K miles on it. It was really cheap, and so Im fairly satisfied with it since it proved to be pretty dependable. The brakes are very squeaky when cold, i.e. just after starting the car, but they behave normally after a mile or so. Minor annoyances so far were a faulty battery cable connection, and a defective spark plug wire that cost about $100 to fix. Wouldnt hesitate to buy one again.

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  Think twice - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Henry2 - January 17 - 10:00 am

  My first car. It had problems with the breaks squeaking from the day I picked it up. Didnt have any problems with it until recently. Its been having problems starting. The engine will rev, but it wont fire. The local dealership doesnt quite know whats wrong. I think its time to say goodbye. Which is sad since its got less than 70,000 miles on it. Ill try to afford a Civic this time.

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  excellent car - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By sizzle777 - December 12 - 3:33 am

  when my wife and i purchased this car it had 26000 on it now there is 86,000.since purchase the master cylinder went and the two catalytic converters.At that time i had a 60,000partial warranty so they were covered. nothing major since then except up keep maintenance. my secret change oil and use 87 gas and once a week put fuel injector cleaner in my engine purrs. another thing keep it washed an waxed to protect the body especially korean made cars. if youre buying used make sure its good see if you can take it for a day heat it up real good big hills or take the vin off the car and run it through car fax .com

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  Nice car for great price. - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By rangerdopp - October 10 - 2:00 am

  I have looked at the other reviews and have come to realize that Kia makes some really great cars and some really bad cars. I guess I lucked out because I got this one at 7,000 and have had little problem with it. It drives well, has good steering and great gas mileage. My only problem is that my foot falls asleep on long distance drives (its a standard) and the radio doesnt have an automatic search button. Otherwise I love it.

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  My Kia - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By KIA Driver - October 1 - 9:43 am

  I bought this car used with about 70,000 miles on it. I now have 95,000 on the car and I still like it. Ive had to replace the complete front brake assembly and had to replace the rear brakes. All of this replacement is a cause of the previous owner neglect. Anyway I like this car a lot, its very comfortable, gets good gas mileage, and is very reliable. The only mechanical problem Ive had is the fuel pump needs to be replaced very soon, and the exhaust is rattling a little. One thing that is extremely annoying is a sharp loud metallic rattle coming from the automatic shifter inside the car. I cant figure out what it is, I just know its very annoying.

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  Cant beat it - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By ramer1 - August 14 - 8:40 am

  Purchased the car used in a pinch. The car had 40,000 miles on it and now has 180,000 miles on it. Only paid $3000 for it when it was 2 years old and said that I would drive it till it dropped. Still going!! Right after it was purchased, the car was driven for 40,000 miles without an oil change... still no problems. You cant beat the price, the gas mileage or the insurance, although parts are sometimes hard to find. Nothing but general maintenance since purchased. I now have a new truck, but will probably buy another Sephia after this one dies to have another 35 mpg road car.

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  sephia racer - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By sephia racer - August 8 - 2:00 am

  Damn good car for the $$$, 2 yrs 51,000 miles no problems. Also a nice car to pimp out and mod up.

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  KIA Sephia-Pretty good - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By cody92 - July 20 - 12:24 pm

  I had one of these for driving to school and work. It wasnt real fancy, but thats fine because if I wanted luxury I wouldve bought a cadillac or something of that nature. The KIA Sephia is a simple commuter car, nothing more or less. Its got a basic 4cyl and doesnt have a whole lot of horse power but itll get you where youre going. My Sephia was undyingly reliable and never put me in a pinch after all the abuse it took from me learning how to drive manual on it and generally just driving the thing like I stole it. I reccomend the KIA as a first car or for anyone who needs a commuter thats reliable and gets good MPG.

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  Pleasant surprise - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By the v - July 3 - 7:33 pm

  I had very few expectations of this car, but it has really grown on me. It is excellent in every way. Reliable, fun to drive, very zippy (except when driving over 80 mph. It gets a little scary at that point, but what do you want for the money?). I would definitely buy a Kia again. But, this car has over 85000K miles on it and shows no signs of stopping, so I will keep it until the wheels fall off!

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  I Love My Kia! - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Kizerkitty - June 24 - 7:30 pm

  I have owned my Kia since 2001 and I love it! Its been wonderful and I havent had any major problems with it. Yes...there are some things that I would change about the model. For instance, the paint quality could be better and the brakes tend to squeal. BUT... the car has been great! My car now has 72,000 miles on it and I intend to put 70,000 more. The Kia dealership/ maintenance dealer is most helpful and accommodating! GO KIA!