Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  A good solid car - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By TANSTAAFL - October 2 - 10:00 am

  I have owned my Sephia for 3 years and 45,000 miles have never had any problems or had any real repairs to perform (other than scheduled maintenance). It has always been reliable and responsive. I had looked at a number of other cars but this one was the best deal and has proven to be a winner. Only real problem I have had is that people like to back into the car with SUVs but I think that is my bad luck and wont blame KIA. I would definately buy another car from them.

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  Simply Amazing! - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Davester - September 17 - 8:00 am

  This is the third car that I have ever had and all I can say is, wow! This has to be the single most economic car that I have ever owned. I have put 20,000+ miles and not one single problem. Have driven it New Jersey to Florida with no worries. This little speed demon has the right handling, acceleration and packs a mean punch. I do have one complaint about the car though, I cant stop driving it! Highly recommend this car to anyone who wants a fun, reliable, safe, and down right incredible vehicle to own!

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  Kia = Bad - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Morgan - June 5 - 6:40 pm

  My dad bought me this kia from one of his friends and i have never driven a more horrible car. It goes in the shop for engine problems almost every month. Gas will last me maybe a week not even. And it is rusting horribly. I hate this car. In the winter the door locks freeze and my doors wont shut, i have to drive while holding my doors shut trying not to let them swing open. The car is so noisy, the muffler is loud, just the whole car. It goes 0 to 60 in like five minutes. Not an exaggeration!

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  Good little car for the money - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By warrtaylor - February 4 - 7:00 am

  I drove this car as a commuter car 100 miles a day round trip. Rear defrost, radio, and the blower motor have gone out. The rear brakes squeal like mad, even when new and the E-brake sticks. Timing belt went out at 100,000. Front wheel bearings are pretty loose. The only thing is, I only paid $3000 for it. Other reviewers seem to of been expecting a Honda or even a Toyota. This car is neither. Its a Kia and it is cheaply made (big surprise!), but if you are willing to put up with some minor annoyances, this car will get you from point A to Point B at least til 100,000 miles. Ive probably only spent about $1000 in unusual maintainance. I consider it a great investment.

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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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  Toy car - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By kia_sux - November 12 - 10:23 pm

  What a piece of junk. Poorly made in EVERY sense of the word. Cheap paint, cheap interior, cheap everything. Youd be better off buying a pony. Dashboard warps severely on driver and passenger side. Although it has been a problem for several years Kia REFUSES to do anything about it.

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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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  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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  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.