Overview & Reviews

The Spectra is new for 2000. Similar in size to the Sephia, Kia hopes the Spectra will attract younger buyers due to the versatile four-door hatchback design and sportier styling.

• Low base price, responsive steering.

• Lackluster performance, wallowy suspension, questionable build quality.

User Reviews:

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  fun stuff - 2000 Kia Spectra
  By byron - December 8 - 10:00 am

  Wow, what a thrill! You get some good stuff in small package!! I like that there is room for stuff by folding down the back. The sound system is pretty good. Its almost set as a low-rider. Ill keep it.

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  its good - 2000 Kia Spectra
  By duckydo1 - July 21 - 11:33 am

  Has style and good looks for this class of auto. The hatchback is marvelous in loading and carrying bigger items. It is comfortable. I think the gas mileage could be better for this small of car, but it is not bad. It is very roomy. I like this auto very much. They did have to replace the transmission at about 14,000 miles. All paid for, of course.

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  Recently Purchased - 2000 Kia Spectra
  By Zebulund - July 31 - 10:00 am

  I recently purchased a Kia Spectra 2000 yr. model, and so far Im impressed with the car for the price. Not too many people could tell me about them, but so far everything Ive found on the Internet is far from negative. I think that Kia will continue to catch on in the States. Its affordable and a basic little car, but its been great for the gas mileage. Im going to college, and I drive back and forth. Its perfect for what I needed.

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  Great Buy! - 2000 Kia Spectra
  By kerri12377 - July 28 - 10:00 am

  After 4 years of owning my purple Kia, I still love it! The warranty cant be beat! Its cheap to maintain. Being a hatchback makes it roommy inside. Oh, and the trunk release works since theyve gotten a fix for it! Its reliable, convenient, and safe. Even nice for a Mommy with 2 small boys!

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  Fun to Cruise - 2000 Kia Spectra
  By EB - October 8 - 6:33 pm

  Fun to drive! You feel like a speed racer! Consider something new as it approaches the end of the warranty. Very spacious interior (long boards fit inside)! Great for traveling students. Needs more reliable parts inside and out; very flimsy. Dashboard comes unglued, interior trunk latch doesnt work well, sits rather low to the ground, bolts welding to axle in wheels, okay gas per mile, several blinds, paint is thin, handles great on curves...

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  PLEASANT SURPRISE - 2000 Kia Spectra
  By AZTEC ROAD - May 5 - 7:10 am

  When I purchased this car I was in the market for a 96 Camry but just happened to come across Kia. This is car that I would normally not buy. But because it was cheaper than a used Camry I purchased it with the intentions of keeping for a year or two. Now almost 5 years later its a "keeper". Love the warranty and will be driving it for another 5 years. I purchased a 2006 Sonata today and gave a passing thought to trading in the "Green Machine" but decided not to. The only draw backs with the Spectra are its soft seats, lousy on long drives and lousy gas mileage for such a small car. Anyone looking for a car for a teenage-this is it! Also, a grea commuter car.

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  THE choice in affordable 4-dr Hatchbacks - 2000 Kia Spectra
  By S. U. Potter - July 12 - 10:00 am

  I had been looking at used 94-98 VW Golfs for a Hatchback before I realized Kia started making one in 2000. Lacking refinement compared to a Honda or Toyota, but has an excellent 4-Door Hatchback layout, and for the price, its good enough.

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  really reliable - 2000 Kia Spectra
  By supervixon - June 26 - 9:33 am

  I had this car for 6 years now, it has 100,000 miles on it. I drive 40 miles a day to work. Not one thing has gone wrong with it, I mean nothing. The only time its in the garage is for maintenance. I cant complain of anything mechanical. What a great price - had it paid off in two years. Great gas mileage too.

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  gsx - 2000 Kia Spectra
  By gsxpress - December 16 - 10:00 am

  I am extremely pleased with my KIA Spectra, The car performes well and is a nice sports car with only minor adjustments. the car has nice styling and many people do not relize it is a 4 door when they first see it. This car gives the performance of a two door with the practicality of a 4 door.

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  Still runnin after 8 years - 2000 Kia Spectra
  By ASHBURN VA - August 25 - 4:43 pm

  I had been considering purchasing a 96 Camry used car but happened to see this Kia on the way to buy the Camry. The winning point was that the Kia was less than the used Camry and had an great warranty. Eight years out I have had no major problems with the car. The cv boots for left and right wheels had to be replaced in Aug 08 but it was covered under the warranty. Its a great commuter car. I have only taken it on long distance trips three times. Seats are very uncomfortable. All things considered its a good little car. Had I purchased the Camry I would have over 125k miles on it.