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by cddull
Mar 23 '08 - Updated Mar 24 '08
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Low Price, durable engine
Cons: Lower mileage than expected, cheap finish, not a chick magnet
The Bottom Line: Buy a Kia if you are someone who likes to stretch your auto dollar and you don't have your ego tied to your wheels
In 2000 I finally had to give up on my 1993 Suzuki Swift as it smelled like fire and the headlights only worked when the left blinker was on. As a new public school teacher, I had a limited budget but went shopping for brand new cars anyway. A day long ...
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by xicasmom
Jan 09 '08
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Affordable and nice looking.
Cons: Transmission needed replacement after 5 1/2 years. Cheaply made materials inside.
The Bottom Line: I definitely do not recommend this car at all. I've had to take it in at least 3 times a year and now more often.
The 2000 KIA Sephia was the first brand new car that I ever bought. It only had 11 miles on it. I bought it because it looked nice and was affordable and I really couldn't afford anything else since I have 3 teenagers and now 2 are in college. The 1st ...
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by sleepyjack
Dec 08 '07
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: fuel mileage, comfortable seats, large trunk
Cons: short on power, windshield defrost vent deformality
The Bottom Line: If your looking for car that is reliable and a good value this is your ticket.
A couple years ago my friend and I are just barely graduated from high school and looking for a little something to drive. I ended up getting a '90 Mustang GT about mid summer of '06 and late summer of '06 my friend gets a 2000 Kia Sephia (we call it ...
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by weathergeek81
Apr 20 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Cute car, decent gas mileage, roomy backseat, compact and easy to drive
Cons: Slow, cheaply made parts, uncomfortable seats, locks freeze in winter
The Bottom Line: Buy American made
I bought my 2000 Kia Sephia in a crunch in March 2003. My 1993 Cavalier FINALLY gave in to old age after a great 10-year 170,000 mile run (best car I've ever had). I was in college, working 3 jobs to get by and couldn't afford much of a car payment. I ...
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by sagitariusjenn
Jan 04 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: none
Cons: see above
The Bottom Line: Just purely horrible.
I owned this junk for a year until at 20 mph I slid in 1 inch of snow and hit a street sign. Yes, a street sign. It bent the frame of the car so badly it was totalled. I was going so slow that when my car went into a spin, I actually had time to check ...
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by flipper507
Jan 08 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: The only pro about this car is I like the color.
Cons: I have outlined SOME of the cons about this car in the review paragraph.
The Bottom Line: DO NOT BUY-IF YOU HAVE A KIA, GET RID OF IT ASAP!!
We have had NOTHING but problems with the Kia Sephia we purchased. Been in the shop for major repairs 12 times since we purchased new. You name it, it has gone wrong and we have been hassled and got the run around almost every time it has been in the ...
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by amethyst1974
Dec 22 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Economical, roomy, safe, good-looking, great warranty, takes a licking and keeps on ticking!
Cons: Cheap interior materials, cheap rims, breaks are short when car is cold, engine is loud.
The Bottom Line: Recommended, but only new. I don't know if it's as good when it's used. If you need a simple, affordable, economical car with a great warranty, this is it.
After having 3 cars break down on me in the last 7 years, I vowed never to buy a used car again. I could not afford anything too fancy so I went to my local Kia dealer because of the great prices. I must admit, I was also seduced by the 10-year ...
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by andrue
Aug 25 '03 - Updated Aug 27 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice styling, options not found on other cars are standard on the Sephia
Cons: Low resale value (expected)
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car to anyone trying to save a few dollars while still buying new versus used. If maintained and treated well, it will do just fine.
When starting the search for a new car, I knew I would be looking at the compact car market. I star ...
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by dminium
Jun 26 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: affordable
Cons: cheaply made, horrible service, incredible depreciation
The Bottom Line: Don't be lured by the price....the car is simply not worth the money and you WILL lose money when trading the car in on a better car.
I absolutely hate this car!! I bought it used because I needed a car that I could afford and I need ...
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by kellir
May 07 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, warranty, appearance.
Cons: Service, resale value.
The Bottom Line: My experience has been this is a good car for the money. The gas mileage is great. The appearance is good.
The Kia line of vehicles resemble, to me, the Toyota line. Look at a Corolla or Camry and then look at a Kia. Very similiar styling at a much lower price. However, because this is not as established a line of vehicles, the resale value is not as high...
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by sheturbo
Mar 23 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great gas mileage, price, a car that doesn't quit!
Cons: Easy to bump head on trunk latch.
The Bottom Line: A great car, especially for the price. If you want a low or no maintenance vehicle, this is the best!
With a pending divorce looming (fall 2001), I first bought my 2000 Kia Sephia by walking into a multi-make car dealership stating, "I need something that I can fit three kids and a grocery store run in, is good on gas, and payments of only about $200....
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by skankboy
Jul 24 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Affordable, gerth of warranty
Cons: Quality issues, service is difficult to obtain, looks bad without a spoiler.
The Bottom Line: If you don't have the money to buy a domestic, give the Sephia a good look.
I've been looking at, and test driving numberous Kia Sephia's ever since they landed on Canadian soil just over a year ago. I was really tempted to buy one, but I came to my senses.
Overall, the Sephia is not a bad little automobile. Don't be...
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by jollie69
Jul 18 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: reasonable price, roominess, comfortable ride even on long road trips
Cons: gas mileage, low trade-in value
The Bottom Line: The 2000 Kia Sephia has many good qualities but a prospective buyer must first be sure that all of their expectations can be met before purchasing
When considering a Kia Sephia...one has several things to consider-first off the model year-Kia is still manufacturing new Kias every day so whether a new or used vehicle is desired or even an option-may be a key component in the buying process. Also,...
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by tio4dawn
Jun 16 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: The overall look is appealing.
Cons: Road noise, craftsmanship, brakes, power windows, MPG
The Bottom Line: Stay away from them unless your are a gluten for punishment, buy a Honda.
I bought this car brand new off the lot at Auburn Valley KIA from the Giant Of The Valley. The first problem was a dead battery, which should have forewarned me of the future, but I was blinded by the appeal of a new car. At about 10,000 miles I...
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by ajsent
Jun 12 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Larger engine than most compacts in its class.
Cons: Some cheap interior materials used, transmission needs a bit of refinement.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend the Sephia based on 4 things: price, quality, roominess, and engine size/power.
I bought my Sephia in October of 1999. Honestly, the main reason was price. But I have to admit, I am quite surprised at the performance and value of this vehicle. True, it has not been around for as long as the Honda Civic, or Toyota Corolla, and has...
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