Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  2000 Kia Sephia LS - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By pgluck826 - December 12 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car used with 19,500 miles on it for $8700. It has been reliable and gets great mileage (I average 23 MPG city and can get nearly 30 MPG highway). It performs well. I have had to do some minor repairs (alternator and A/C system). Its low on frills, but the engine and powertrain are still under warranty. I added a trunk-mounted CD changer. Overall, a great little car for not much money.

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  I really like both of my 2000 Kias - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Ed - December 10 - 1:30 pm

  Maybe Ive been lucky, but have over 50K on both of them. Only real problems were an initial coolant leak on thermostat housing (both of them) because of a poor gasket. And one had a bad plug wire. Very happy with the overall reliability and quality for the money spent - $8K and $10K (w/air, side moldings, spoiler) and these were out-the-door prices. I am actually considering buying another, hope its not a mistake and I was just lucky the first time. From reading all the other comments, I think some people expected Honda quality at Yugo prices.

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  Love My Baby - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By gypsy - July 6 - 10:00 am

  This is my first new car and I am happy with the choice I made. The car is economical and cute. I have had no major problems, just some cabin noise which was resolved within the first month. The brakes lasted two years and the tires are still the originals.

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  Transmission - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Jack - February 23 - 4:36 pm

  I bought the car in November; as soon as I drove off the lot I broke down. The car had a bad alternator. Luckily the dealer replaced it at no cost to me even though I bought it with no warranty. It ran great till two months later the transmission blew without warning; no prior transmission slipping or anything. With the bill running $2200.00 I was out of luck as far as the dealer was concerned. I only paid $1500.00; good deal at the time. I wouldnt pay $3700.00 for it.

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  2000 sephia 5speed - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By anniek1 - December 21 - 9:34 pm

  I purchased my sephia used in 2005 with 86k, it is now at 195,000 and i have loved it. i had a timing change about 2 years ago at 135k and a new starter, alternator which was expected b/c the car is 10 years old. And im lucky these are the only problems b/c i dont get the oil changed like I should. I have had 2 tune-ups so im averaging about once every two years for a tune up. I like this car it was cheap and convient and im a single parent of two so it helps. i have driven this car all over at least 300 miles round trip at the most. I am having a lot of problems with the ac belt squealing thats my only negative problem with the car.

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  Good Second Hand Car - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Stacia - December 21 - 5:50 am

  I bought this car second hand with 56k miles on it, paid only $4k. It now has over 110K miles on it. I need a reliable and good commuter car. I got it. I drive 100 miles a day to work. My car has been great for the price. It has had a few mechanical problems but overall I cant complain.

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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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  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