2004 Kia Spectra Sedan

Pros: Roomy, airy, and high-quality interior, generous feature content, solid and durable feel, low pricing.
Cons: Unrefined manual transmission, nonlinear steering feel, chassis sophistication still noticeably behind class leaders.

*The picture provided at the top of this page is not the 2004.5 Spectra, but the outgoing 2004 Spectra. To view pictures of the new Spectra, visit Kia's website at kia.com. My Experience I test-drove a 2004.5 Kia Spectra LX 5-speed at a ...

Pros: Quality
Cons: Gas mileage

So far so good as I only have 900 plus miles on the car. Granted it is a low cost car but works just great for getting to and from work in. I have a minor problem with the trunk lid that I am going to have the dealer look at, it always takes two attempts to close it. I am also unhappy with the gas mileage. It has been in the 25-26 area and KIA advertises it at 34 freeway which is where my car spends 90 to 95% of it's time. I traded in a Rio that advertised at 32-34 and I always got 34 so I know how to get the mileage.