Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Small Things - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By jreynard - October 14 - 2:00 am

  I bought the car new from the dealership. This car was my first brand new car. I was blind to all that goes into buying a car. If I had to do it again I would not. It ran well for the most part and it did have a roomy interior but the attention to details was lacking. The engine was really loud on the highway and its handling was bad. The body was made of very weak metal that showed the smallest of dings. It seemed to me that alot of quality was comprimised when they were trying to be "economic."

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  KIA Sephia LS - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By LeAnna Hendrix - April 25 - 2:16 am

  Very reliable and dependable automobile, vehicle is very easy to clean, maintain, drive and gas mileage is outstanding. Vehicle is comfortable, and is very acceptable on long trips. Trunk space is acceptable. The only negative comment is there is no place to set a coffee cup, or soda, without the gear shift or emergency brake being in the way. CD player exceptional, rear defroster really works well. Price of vehicle acceptable for what you get. Tires that came original on the vehicle OK, could be a better tire, original ones seem to dry rot after a couple of years. No noticeable blind spots.

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  Ive had 2 and theyve both been great!! - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By rjordanski - April 14 - 2:20 pm

  Before I ever owned one, I would have told you (ignorantly, of course) that KIAs were like YUGOs of yesteryear... you know, "you go, but you dont come back." Anyway, I needed some money real quick to get my daughter to college, so I sold my Nissan Maxima. But, I still needed something to drive so I found a 2000 Kia Sephia for $1000. It wasnt the prettiest car Ive ever seen, but it has done a good job of getting me from point A to point B. Have not spent much money on it at all and have had it 2 years now. Liked it so good that when our old van pooped out, we bought a 2nd one!

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  Check engine light - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Cruz - March 1 - 5:46 am

  The vehicle that I bought has given me nothing but problems. After my warranty expired, the check engine light came on and after over $5000 in repairs, its still on. Had the catalytic converter replaced 3 times, even got a new transmission. Had the fuel filter changed, the coil pack changed 4 times. Changed the spark plugs and numerous other things. The engine diagnostic says that its the coil pack. But every time its replaced, the engine light only stays off for a couple of miles.

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  After 6 yrs, I still LOVE my Kia Sephia - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By Goldie - December 20 - 10:40 pm

  I enjoy the handling of my Sephia. Turning around in small areas is a snap. The seats are nicely padded. The comfort of driving it long distances without feeling stiff has been wonderful. Accelerating onto a highway is great. The trunk really holds a lot. Passengers have felt comfortable. It is great on gas. It has been very reliable. I just love driving it. My husband and grown daughter enjoy driving it when I will let them. ;>)

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  money pit - 2000 Kia Sephia
  By disappointed - December 13 - 7:16 am

  I bought this car with 38,000 miles on it. The check engine light came on as soon as the 3 month warranty was up. Ive replaced the transmission and the check engine light was still on as it was after the 3 times I changed the catalytic converter. Doesnt accelerate going uphill and slow merging into traffic. The inside is cheap plastic.

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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.