Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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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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  KIMS KIA - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By KIM - February 8 - 10:20 pm

  The drive and passenger doors power lock freeze up in the winter making it impossible to get in or out of. The car is very light which makes it hard to handle in the snow or ice little to no traction even with winter tires. The fuel economy is great though. This car runs the best in the summer. The car heats up and cools down very quickly never had a problem with the a/c or the heat.

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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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  so far sogood - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By marrero - August 7 - 4:00 am

  sofar so good

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  Dont know about this one - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By CC - August 7 - 1:10 am

  The car has had its share of breakdowns and I will be glad to get my new car next week. You can feel the bumps on the road and the rubber around all four doors is coming off. I tried to get a CD player and the panel would not come off because the screws would not budge. Lately performance has been okay but I have not forgotten about the past. I guest you get what you pay for.

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  Great car for the money - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Dana - May 8 - 2:46 am

  I got this car new. Seven years later, the only problems Ive had are replacing the battery after 3 years ($53) and replacing one of the connecting wires (twice, first for $60 after 4 years, then for $110 at another shop after 6 years) because the plastic degraded, caused a short, and told me to check engine. The plastic started degrading before I left the dealer, so the middle console lock, both air/heat grates on the upper dash, and the window sealer have broken. But replacement parts for this car are cheap! A windshield was $212. Handles best at high speeds and has a lot of pep!

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  3rd Transmission and other stuff - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By R&B - January 29 - 10:00 am

  1st Tranny was retired at 250~ miles. second lasted untill 3 weeks ago. A Tranny control module was replaced under warranty in the carolinas and Kia has yet to send reimbursment for roadside warranty. Bad thing is I like the car but this thing has had more problems overall in two years than all my cars Ive owned in 18 years driving! I do not like Kia service, sales, or their customer NO SERVICE.

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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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  Dont Buy! - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By vj - November 30 - 12:50 pm

  I had problems from the beginning. The car overheated at 200 miles. Started with 16 mpg, but after several gas treatments and cleaning fuel injectors never got better that 19 mpg. All parts are made cheaply. Ive had MAJOR repairs: CV joints (65,000 mi), transmission (75,00 mi), ECM (90,000 mi). This doesnt include the starter, water pump, valve cover gasket, rotors, and several batteries. I cant wait to trade out! Save yourself the grief - dont buy one.

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  NEVER AGAIN! - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By lizzie - October 16 - 10:20 pm

  You get what you pay for. In KIA terms, inexpensive means cheaply made. The gas mileage stinks for the car size. This car will nickel-and-dime you to death! The latch on the drivers door has been repaired at least 6 times. The doors freeze and wont shut (if you can even open them) if the temperature dips below 30. The engine is so loud, it sounds like a full-size pick up on the road. The body is cheap. It chips and dents very easily. When youre driving, the doors are like tin foil - you can actually hear the wind outside whistling through the door seal. I will NEVER buy another KIA again. If you need a small, inexpensive car, go for something with more substance.