Overview & Reviews
For 2003, all Spectras will come with a CD player and body-color side moldings. Kia has attempted to make the cabin environment more hospitable via additional sound insulation in the roof and floor, an illuminated ignition and revised climate controls. Also, all hatchbacks get a standard rear wiper with an intermittent feature. Finally, note that engine specs have been revised this year -- the Spectra is now rated at 124 horsepower and 119 pound-feet of torque compared with 126 hp and 108 lb-ft for 2002. The four-cylinder engine itself is unchanged.
- Low base price, nimble handling, available hatchback configuration, killer warranty.
- Lackluster engine performance, weak brakes and tires, mediocre build and materials, poor offset crash test score.
User Reviews:
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Great - 2003 Kia Spectra
By Angela Martin - June 16 - 10:00 amI have had a great experience with it
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Great Value - 2003 Kia Spectra
By Jae Kim - June 11 - 10:00 amJust picked up this car. Engine is a little weak but what do you expect out of a economy car? Its fine with the 5 speed. The shifter is a little hard but Im sure once I put miles on it, it will smooth out. Great car for a first time buyer. And great price. Paid $8200 cash with rebates and loyalty rebates. There is even a military rebate. Second Kia (first one a sedona, great minivan) and Im loving them both.
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Great car - 2003 Kia Spectra
By Robert Huffman - May 17 - 7:26 pmBest car have owned, first and only repair one coil burn out, 700 dollar repair, but this is first spent on car ever, other than regular maintenance
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Great car - 2003 Kia Spectra
By huff - September 27 - 12:53 pmSimple car, no extras, never have problems. Gets from 30 to 33 highway (automatic). Easy to park. Has fantastic warranty but never have to use it. Unlike American cars no recalls to date!
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Spectra GS - 2003 Kia Spectra
By sterlinco - March 23 - 2:00 amHas been extremely dependable though it does lack somewhat in comfort. Long distance driving can be tiring but all in all an otherwise excellent car
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Perfect Car for the Perfect Price - 2003 Kia Spectra
By Damia - February 25 - 2:00 amlocked my self out of the car already in 2 months. Both times Kia sent some one with in an hour at no charge under the roadside assitance warranty.
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Perfect and Light on the Wallet - 2003 Kia Spectra
By Little Red - January 2 - 10:00 amI am very pleased with my new Kia.I went to other name brand dealers,and was not happy with what they offered at the pice and payments that fit me.The dealership people were great,friendly and a very at home feeling.I will tell all my friends about my car and its people,who stand behind their product 100 percent and the people who buy them.
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Spectra GSX - 2003 Kia Spectra
By AAS51506 - July 16 - 10:00 amI just brought a Kia Spectra GSX and I am so far satisfied with it. It didnt cost much and there are a lot of bells and whistles for its low price. Dont be fooled your getting into a cheap car if you buy one. The handleing is superb, very quiet cab, and an incredibly smooth ride.
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fun new car experience - 2003 Kia Spectra
By duane.p - June 14 - 2:00 amIve owned one other new car A 1997 mazda protage and and was disapointed with the mazda before the new car smell was gone. the kia spectra is a better car as far as Im concerned I felt scared at 80 mph in the mazda but the kia Ive had to 105 mph and felt safe the mazda got poor mpg until 13,000 miles the kia has been very good on gas 28mpg to 33mpg from day one 87 miles on odometer and $7600 less.
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I love this econbox that rides like air - 2003 Kia Spectra
By Michael Easton - April 16 - 10:00 amNo complaints---steering wheel is too ruberry, but wheel cover (9.95) fixed that. Also too plain, but $175.00 wood kit fixed that. Rides like a luxury sedan. Rides nice at 78-90 mph unlike a small car--the gas milage is unbelievable, this car does not know how good it is, for such little money
