Kia Spectra Review

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 Favorite feature:

Color, built in eyewear case

 Least favorite feature:

Slow to move, False 100mile Warranty Security,

 Advice to buyer:

DO NOT BUY! VERY UNWISE CHOICE IF YOU BUY!!!

 Detailed review:

After a week of purchasing this 2002 Spectra the vehicle started to give me trouble. Not only is it slow to move on the acceleration, but gives this fast jerking take off which could give a person whip blash! Recently my vehicle had its state inspection and passed. Four days after the inspection the transmission was giving me major problems. I've always taken my vehicle in for timely services in getting proper oil/filter changes, and 15 to 27 point inspection checks, etc. The local Kia dealership now says I need a new transmission of which Kia they will not allow it to be replaced under warranty. So the cost is $1800. I faxed Kia all of my many invoices showing proper service with them as well as other independent auto services and they still won't honor their 100,000 warranty! They are very reluctant to keep their word. They are customer unfriendly when it comes to seeking out warranty repairs! NEVER BUY ANYTHING KIA! RUN FROM KIA.

 Also considered:

2004 Honda Civic
2004 Toyota Camry
2003 Dodge Durango

 Vehicle purchased:

2002 Kia Spectra

 About This Reviewer...

 Email address:

mmelvinajj@aol.com

 Location:

Hampton, Virginia

 Other vehicles owned:

None

 Review submitted:

August 28, 2005


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