Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  kias - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Mike99 - November 30 - 2:00 am

  they run nice...i won it playing horse against a friend of mine. he was baggin on the car but i think i really came out on top on this one.

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  dont buy a kia - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By cmlmal08 - November 24 - 2:00 am

  Bought a kia used it had 37k & remaining 5yr/60k warranty In 6 mo and 15 k it needed a new trans The Kia dealer refused to work on the car b/c I didnt have proof of maintenance on the trans at 30k b4 I owned it. they wouldnt take care of the work for me. after a call was placed to kia consumer affairs they informed me that the trans had already been replaced at 35k. Now at 58k my car is back again b/c a rod blew right throught the engine They are trying to get out of covering the car under the warranty Needless to say I am not driving this car again after it is fixed and in my lifetime will I ever buy a Kia again

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  GREAT - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By MOMONEY - October 31 - 10:00 am

  THIS VEHICLE HAS GIVEN ME NO PROBLEMS, AND I LOVE IT AND THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHACED IT FROM

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  2000 Kia Sephia LS - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Daryl - October 31 - 10:00 am

  This car has been a nightmare. Its been continously plagued with problems involving the transmission, a bad crank in the engine, and minor trim complaints. The dealer has no interest in taking care of warranty concerns after theyve sold the car. Theyll stall, misdiagnose, and threaten service fees. The Kia Corporate is no help either. The 1-800-333-4KIA is only useful to have the car towed to the nearest dealer. DONT waste your money on a Kia.

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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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  My first car - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By NoMoKias4Me - April 19 - 2:00 am

  I bought it brand new with 1 mile on it. 3 days after buying it, it was back at the dealer for 4 days. When I got it back, they had replaced the computer, the fuel injector and something else (cant remember). 2 Days later, back at the dealer. This time for about 1 week. When I got it back, they had supposedly put a brand new tranny in it. Well, just a few days later guess where it was? Yep! At the dealer for almost 2weeks. This time, when I got it back, I learned that last time they had put a reconditioned tranny in it and that this time they put a brand new one in it.

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  My Kia - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By Gina - April 4 - 8:36 pm

  I knew that I was not buying a luxury car, so I didnt expect it to be comfortable. But I did expect that for 20,000 (with interest) my 2001 Kia Sephia would be reliable. My car has failed on me 10 times in the past two years, all ten times the problem being my battery...dead, no matter the weather or how long my car was sitting. My dash lights also go out on occasion which really sucks because its usually nice to know how fast you are going. My Kia stinks.

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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.