Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  reliable, fun to drive transportation - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By slick - February 1 - 7:33 am

  I bought the Sephia brand new in 2000 with 6 miles on it. It now has 140,000 miles on it and still going strong. Ive abused this car beyond belief during the past six years and it has held up to the challenge. Ive had few problems with the engine, which happens to have a lot of potential for modification like its Civic rivals. Overall, its dependable, good on gas, and performs better than the day I bought it.

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  This is a great car - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By bobdabuilder - January 14 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car 9 months ago and have loved it since. The dealership I bought it from overcharged me, but thats okay... I couldve bought a honda for more and gotten less. This car is well worth the money, and despite other reviews Ive read, has been extremely reliable. My only complaint is that some of the plastic parts in the interior were poorly designed and are already broken. Remember to change your oil every once in a while and stop ruining these great cars.

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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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  OK for a while or in the warm climates. - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Dont want no more! - July 9 - 10:43 pm

  Its ok for the first 3 yrs then if it freezes where you live beware. Doors a major problem every winter getting worst every year. resale pitiful $$

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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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  GREAT little car! - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Josh - May 14 - 5:26 pm

  This is my first car and I absolutely love it. Every time I get in and turn the key, a huge grin appears on my face. Its peppy, responsive, reliable and very fuel efficient (I average 29 mpg in around-town driving). I have heard horror stories about sephias, but I have yet to have a major problem. I mean, it was tough enough to survive a 16 year old learning to drive stick:P My few complaints are the easily dented body panels, terrible cup holders, cheap tires, and engine noise on the highway (the final drive gear is very low, giving it great acceleration but poor top speed). I may be the butt of a lot of jokes, but when I see my friends volkswagens, old BMWs and toyotas dying early, I grin

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  Great Car for the money. - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Barry Reeher - February 20 - 8:56 am

  This car has about the same quality level and price performance as the early toyotas did in the early 1980s. I paid 10,335 out the door.

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  I kind of like mine - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Clayk - February 8 - 10:00 am

  Granted, the body is cheaply made and the paint is very poor, But I did not expect much for the price. I bought it for disposable transportation. It runs very well, is comfortable adnfairly roomy. I drive the living daylights out of it and it has never given me any problems. i did replace the very bad original tires and spark plug wire, but other than that, I change the oil, put gas in it and go.

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  best car I ever owned - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By waya37 - January 19 - 4:36 pm

  Bought the car as a repo, it had 33,000 miles on it. I drove it to New York and back several times, and numerous trips to Texas. The only thing I had to replace on this vehicle until this year was the power steering pump, and normal upkeep items like filters and belts etc. It still hardly uses any oil or other fluids for that matter, had to replace the the rack and pinion this year, but I feel that was due to the rocky roads its driven on on a daily basis. Over all its the best car I ever owned, and I would highly recommend it. Im no doubt going to buy another one when this one goes down for good.

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  My little Kia - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By just_asks - November 24 - 10:00 am

  Watch out for the OVerDrive components, but the car is otherwise great!