Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  2008 Kia Spectra5 SX - 2008 Kia Spectra
  By Choncer - July 4 - 8:10 am

  The Spectra5 is a very fun spunky car that cant quite out-accelerate other like makes, at higher speeds it dominates. Turning and cornering is exceptional, sound system is lacking in quality, but replacing the door speakers makes a world of difference. Controls are very functional and convenient, construction is solid. After market accessories are limited, but thats to be expected with a new vehicle. Not fond of the fact that the glovebox doesnt lock. When rear seats are folded down though, all kinds of rear space. I cant say enough good things about this car.

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  Great car and a great value - 2008 Kia Spectra
  By qcspectra - October 23 - 5:23 am

  Bought new last summer. Great build quality and materials, especially at this price. Have previously owned 8 Hondas and 2 Mazdas, and this Spectra easily compares to them. My EX w/manual transmission has averaged 31 in mixed driving (65/35 city/hwy), well over the 23/30 EPA rating. Shopped the 08 Civic, Mazda3, Corolla, Elantra, and Cobalt.

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  Will never buy a Kia again!! - 2008 Kia Spectra
  By Heather - July 10 - 9:50 am

  I do enjoy by Kia. I got it with 12 miles on it in May 08. I dont drive it very much, just to work. But Ive had it in the shop 3 time. My kia is a manual and I think thats the problem. the 1st 2 times it was in the shop was 4 months after I got it. It would not go into reverse.Well a new transmission and cluch later the service department said it was "Fixed". WRONG at 11months old sure enough its doing it again so i take it to the delership and they say nothing is wrong. Am I the only person having trouble???

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  Crushed Spectra replaced with a Spectra - 2008 Kia Spectra
  By BJM - July 7 - 10:40 pm

  I originally bought a Spectra in 2004 and really like it. I never had a problem with it until the day an SUV coming at me in the opposite lane was hit by a car that ran a stop sign, lost control, came into my lane and wiped me out. My Spectra was totaled. Although I was happy with my Spectra, I went to CarMax to see what else was out there. I drove a half a dozen cars or so, and nothing was better than what I had. I purchased another Spectra and have been very happy with it. I must have gotten a good one because I routinely get just over 40 miles to the gal. The comment I get most when people get in my car is "This is a KIA?" in an unbelieving tone.

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  Nice little car for the money - 2008 Kia Spectra
  By KYPhoenix - April 15 - 7:23 am

  I have just recently purchased this vehicle. After looking at other vehicles in this class (Dodge Caliber/ Avenger, Ford Focus, etc) I believe this to be the best value, by far. The 2.0 with a manual is peppy, the engine is all but unnoticeable until 4k rpm (About 80+ in 5th), and with all the convenience features I got, makes me feel like I got a great deal. Gas mileage has been 22ish (city) thus far, but I only have about 150mi on her right now, and by all accounts mpg gets much better as it breaks in. Overall a great car for a person who needs affordable transportation, but likes a car to have a bit of pep and personality.