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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  Pick of the Litter - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By Saberus - February 21 - 3:36 am

  A steal for 11k new. My little red Kia wouldnt quit. I wasnt faithful in changing the oil after 18k miles, but the engine didnt seem to notice. Dealership mistakenly put in ATF instead of 5w-30 on that change, and ran for 9000 miles on it before I changed it myself and found out. The engine was stronger than ever. I dont know or understand how, but it was dynod after that at 240hp, and was getting 35ish mpg. She was unbeatable. But I couldnt keep up the payments, and she was repod in 2004. Never had a problem with her. Willing to bet that little car would have outlasted me if I still had her. I miss my car.

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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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  I Love It! - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By Love It! - October 11 - 7:10 am

  I have owned quite a few different cars. I bought my KIA from a used car dealership the 1st of February. It only had 86,000 miles on it. I love this car. I have not had any problems with it. It has some minor hail damage but all in all, it looks and runs great. I am a mother of three teenage children so a lot of horse power in a vehicle is not necessary for me. My children and I both love this car.

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  A Great Alternative to Civics - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By SuperSephia - September 11 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my KIA Sephia in April of 2002, with 9,000 Miles on the odometer. Since then I have added over 1500 more, and never had as much fun doing so. Very fast, for a 4-cylinder (I outrun my friends souped up Cavalier) and thats bone stock. Look out Civic boys...here I come! Very dependable. Great warranty.

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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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  Dependable, excellent mpg, amazing value - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By desita - July 23 - 2:13 am

  I have nothing to say but good things about my KIA Sephia 2001. Got the car at 42 000 miles for $3,100 and sold it at 134 000 miles. I owned it for 8 years and during this time there was manor repairs/maintenance - alternator, break pump, rotors, breaks, spark, plugs, ext. However the car is dependable and just kept going without major issues. Very economical on gas. It was basic, manual transmission, locks and windows, but that never bother me. Overall, best value for the $, would recommended for anyone who values dependable and economical over convince.

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  Do not buy this car - 2001 Kia Sephia
  By kia sephia - May 11 - 10:00 am

  Engine and transmission so far reliable. Brakes, electrical, air conditioning, body, interior, are bottom of the barrel cheaply built. HORRIBLE in the snow. I have been driving many years in winter conditions and this is hands down the most dangerous car I have ever driven in the snow. Brake and electrical problems have been since day 1, numerous trips to shop. Worst car I have ever owned, wish I could have my 13 year old nissan sentra back!