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by Ready2bmom  - Top 1000
Sep 09 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: read on
Cons: read on
No, I’m not talking about baseball. I wish I was. I am actually talking about my brand new 2000 electric blue Kia Sephia.
My 1991 Escort finally died. My mother and I went car shopping continuously for two days. We figured out that...
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by Ready2bmom - Top 1000
Oct 03 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: The color and everything else!
Cons: Somewhat slow pick-up
This is a continuation of the first epinion I wrote on the 2000 Kia Sephia. Please take a look at it at this address:
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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 akamystic
May 28 '01 - Updated Jul 11 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good price, great warranty
Cons: Road noise, cheap parts, bad acceleration for passing
The Bottom Line: Can't beat it for the price. Future of Kia is unsure since their fiscal year showed a loss. Hyundai had to dip into the action more than they anticipated.
You're old clunker is ready to kick the bucket. So you find yourself swallowed up in a pool of new cars, and can't decide where your money will treat you best. There are a slue of new cars in the 9,000 - 14,000 price range that come pretty well equipped....
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by tag_1234
Apr 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: cheap, roomy
Cons: plastic, bad speakers, noise
I was thrilled with my father buying a new car. The old 92 Mitsubishi was beginning to come apart at the seams. I was a bit disturbed when he got the new car at only 25 dollars a month more than his old car he had bought used. Anyway on to the car.
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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 showard
Nov 19 '99 - Updated Aug 28 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Dealer service
Cons: Resale value (Buy it used!)
In mid-October I discovered my poor old Toyota was facing some repair dollars that I didn't want to spend. I drive at least 40 K per year (mostly "highway") and need a vehicle that will "get me there".
My choices were a Kia...
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by 3girlzmommy
Feb 27 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great gas mileage, spacious
Cons: Low seats
I just bought my very first new car, a 2000 KIA Sephia. I told the salesguy that I wanted a basic car with no extras. All I cared about was that it had enough room to fit my 3 girls (ages 7, 3 and 2 months) comfortably in the back seat, it should...
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by ANNEGIBSON
Jun 20 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Roomy, affordable
Cons: Not a speedster or engine power
Going Car shopping? You might want to stop by the KIA dealer in your town. It might even be worth the drive to find your nearest dealer! If you want a small car with alot of room inside, this will be worth the look. Yes, there are more sporty...
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by rzeigler
Mar 24 '01
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Styling, Incredible handling, Can turn on a Dime, Came with a great Alpine CD player.
Cons: Fuel Economy, Exterior Materials, Interior Materials, Kia Service Blaahh!!
The Bottom Line: I wouldn't wish this car on my worst enemy! Satan himself doesn't deserve to drive this car!!!
Too much to List!!! My car was in the Shop (21) days in it's first 2 months. The First time we filled the Car with Gas, it only took $3. Gas poured out the Side of the Car, because the Vapor Recovery System was Broken. The Dealership didn't even register...
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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 SPT420
Dec 22 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: low-cost, good gas mileage
Cons: steering wheel shakes
The Kia Sephia is a very inexpensive car. I was surprised when I found out that the Sephia has 125 horsepower, but when you are going around 75 mph the steering wheel shakes and so does the change. The Sephia's brakes went very quick, but it was...
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by dale46h
Feb 03 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cost, Warranty, Features, Performance
Cons: None.
We had a limited amount of money and wanted to get a new car if we could. I did some general research including here on epinions.com and I
was curious about the Kia. It seemed a decent machine in general and it fit the bill as far as cost. Test...
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by poohboo
Jan 03 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: A compact but spacious auto, top rated in saftey
Cons: none
After recently finding out that we were to be stationed overseas my husband and I decided it was time to buy a new car. In the five years we've be married we have owned a 1949 Jeep Willy's, a 1992 Geo Storm and a 1993 Chevy Mark III Van. All three are...
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by echocom
Dec 22 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Great acceleration, comfortable ride, good MPG; 35-40hwy
Cons: excessive front end play when braking and accelerating after 8000 miles on car. Cheap plastics used for latches in interior.
Hello fellow auto enthusiasts! I am a custodial single father of three. I purchased a 2000 Kia Sophia base model. It has A/C, manual roll up windows, 4 cylinder EFI engine, with automatic transmission, and is a four door sedan version. Obviously I...
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by cbirk
Dec 04 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Gas mileage
Cons: Thin roof...sounds like rain hitting a tin roof
My girlfriend and I bought our 2000 Kia Sephia a few months ago. I have to be honest and say that this experience has been everything but pleasant. The local dealership (on Greystone Blvd.) here in South Carolina where we live originally got our...
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by sparky6996
Jan 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: nice sporty look
Cons: has some kind of thing that won't let me floor it
I recently bought a 2000 Kia Sephia. I payed about $13,000 after taxes and all. So far the car hasn't given me any problems and I take this thing with me everywhere. It handles good on sharp turns, gets good gas mileage, but the only problem that I have...
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by ptriplett
Oct 15 '00 - Updated Oct 07 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price, comfort, gas mileage, size
Cons: ?size
The Bottom Line: An economical car that is good to look at and good to drive.
UPDATE after ***********
My family recently relocated and it wasn't worth the cost of transporting our second car, so my plan was to buy a "new" one in our new location. I never thought I would buy a new car ... they are so...
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by Muncieone
Jan 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: radio,sterring,brakes,trunk
Cons: seats,horn,acc
Kia Sophia
It is a real low price for such a great car drives great and is fun gets alot of looks its not a real big car but just right. the interior is soft and shinny looks good in red it is somewhat of a cheap car, but is awsome it has a...
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by jakes47s
Apr 17 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best for the money!
Cons: Not for the aggressive driver.
The Bottom Line: Buy a Kia! Its been the best purchase I have ever made. Great gas mileage, comfort and peppy.
I bought a Sephia in May, for Mothers Day, for my wife. It wasn't a hard choice at all. All I did was find the color she liked and decided which of three packages I thought she would enjoy the most.
It wasn't a hard choice for the simple...
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by JessyC
Jan 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: very cheap
Cons: holds no value and is poorly made
Coming from someone who is in the car business and deals with resale value everyday I can tell you that we can not even get the wholesalers to look at these. When a customer drives on our lot in one of these we run. They have so much negative equity...
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by oldgold
Mar 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfy, Cute, CHEAP
Cons: Newish car company
I bought a brand new Kia Sephia 2000 LS about 3 months ago and i have to tell you, I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER! The only down side to the Kia is that people don't have much experience with them so they are always very quick to think that they are less of a car...
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by kateling
Sep 08 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: affordable, roomy, reliable, cute
Cons: no-frills, not for everybody
When my 88 Plymouth Sundance kicked the proverbial bucket, I needed another car fast. I looked at used Jettas and Passats, but I was relatively short of cash and obviously needed something I could afford. I bought a new 2000 Sephia for a few thousand...
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by al_hammond
Jan 27 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: affordable and comfortable
Cons: not-so-great customer service
I have owned a 2000 Kia Sephia since October of 1999. It has thus far been very reliable and everything I could have hoped for in a car. Up until the time I bought my Sephia I had driven used cars. I am a recent college graduate who now works and...
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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 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 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 orinthia
Jul 10 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: Depreciates too fast. Too many repairs. Length of time to obtain parts
I purchased a KIA in November 1997 and it has been in the shop apporximately once a month since then. The transmission was replaced, air conditioning, wiper fell off, the lining in the trunk fell out, etc. Now it is in the shop for engince trouble....
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by vtec802
Feb 20 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: excellent car; peppy engine with the 5-speed; only a few minor glitches.
Cons: cheap battery; possessed power door locks; pitiful speakers; some interior materials cheap; pathetic HANKOOK tires.
The Bottom Line: Buy it (FIVE SPEED LS ONLY), don't expect Honda quality but it will get you there faithfully. Hint: a few cosmetic upgrades makes the car look suprisingly better.
The car has been very good to me. I bought it brand new with 9 miles. My friends liked it and were impressed that I was paying more than they thought I was for it. I do plenty of traveling so I made sure the car was loaded. I have done some cosmetic...
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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 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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by smeurer8
Nov 23 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: cheap
Cons: cheap
Yeah this car's cheap - but as they say, you get what you pay for. Considering that most decent sub-compacts start at least a few thousand more than the Sephia, it seems a bit weary.
I speak from experience, living in misery with this piece of junk...
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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 smellonoma
Dec 02 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: affordable, and it works
Cons: not THE single greatest car ever made
Here is a handy dandy little car. It's cute, affordable, and fun (for the most part). Lots of reviews of this car will tell you that it doesn't corner too smoothly or that road noise is a big problem. I've driven them before, and I can honestly say...
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by louthebug
Sep 13 '00 - Updated Aug 21 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: loaded and a great price
Cons: people are putting them down way to fast.
The Bottom Line: I would buy this car again if I had to. Great value
Well, my wife and I decide that it was time to replace these clunkers that we have.
We got on the net, checked some sites, read some opinions, and then we did some test driving.
Well, we knew that we had to have a car that was fairly cheap. So,...
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by JONAHRBEAR
Jan 01 '00 - Updated Mar 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: price
Cons: read review...many
We traded in our clunky, unreliable Ford Escort for a 2000 Kia Sephia and couldn't be happier. We love our Kia! It handles as well as any car we have ever driven. We also have a Nissan Quest, but our Kia is now our driving preference!
I would...
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by misswillowb
Feb 22 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Affordable, roomy, comfortable, good get-up-and-go.
Cons: none that would make me change my mind.
The Bottom Line: Recommended for first-time buyers, college/students, and second vehicle purchases. ENJOY!
After I had purchased 5 used vehicles in 5 years, and putting more than $15,000 into upkeep and repairs, I decided to look at a new car. It was purely by chance I was standing in the used car lot at Incredible Auto in Billings, MT when I turned to the...
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by Shawnalt1
Feb 11 '00 - Updated Aug 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Size, price, insurance, colors, features
Cons: Safety feature of ABS brakes, not there
I bought this specific car because of the price, quality, color, value for the money and the sales people seemed eager to help me, not to just have me "buy" a car.
I love the fact that it is a nice size, inexpensive on gas and...
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by Driver2000
Aug 08 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: It's a good price, nice ride, and great warranty
Cons: it's a not a toyota or lexus.
Well i'm a family man at 36 years old, my wife and 2 kids mean the world to me, and so the future for them is #1.
So to plan for your future you have to work allot, i have 2 part time jobs my wife has 1 job full time, when my wife works during the...
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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 lvwendybird
Oct 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy,efficient and great ride
Cons: seats adjustability
We bought a 2000 Kia Sephia about 10 months ago and are very happy about this decision. In the past ten years we have had two chevy cavaliers that we found to be comfortable and good economy cars. We did have the problem of them overheating, which is...
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by danielle241
Oct 08 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: cute
Cons: cheap
When I saw the Kia Sephia it looked so cute, I got it all hooked up with power windows and locks and a cd player. Two weeks after I get it my front passenger window gets stuck open. The power window motor broke.
Then my gears started getting...
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by cnovela
Jul 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Inexpensive
Cons: underpowered "lawnmower" engine
If you want basic transportation, the Kia Sephia is a great little package. It is a no frills car that has excellent MPG and a low sticker price about $8,999. The re-sale value is high, as there are few year old cars for less than $8,000. The paint job...
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by BillyZLuver79
Sep 13 '00 - Updated Sep 15 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: cute on the outside.....
Cons: junk on the inside !!!!!
Oh, Lord.....Where do I begin on this hunk of junk! Sorry to be so blunt. But this is the most uncomfortable car I have ever driven! Luckily I did not by this car. It was a loaner from a dealer where my Honda was getting some repairs. Well, this is a car...
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by krer6129
Jan 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price is great
Cons: Haven't found anything wrong
I was always a Chevy fan. Had probably about 10 of them. Never had a bad one. The last one I owned was a Caprice. It lasted me 10 yrs. It was about time I got a new car. I had researched a lot of cars. I never heard of the Kia until I went to the...
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by Paigie
Dec 28 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Price, gas mileage
Cons: UNSAFE
An all-around safe car doesn't exist, but I wouldn't put my child in a Kia Sephia. I encourage everyone to review this crash test article before purchasing this car: http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ce/small_cars/older_models/kia_old.htm
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by robber53
Dec 14 '99 - Updated Jan 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: Good Looking, good amount of room
Cons: Erratic steering, loud engine, cheaply put together
My Friend recently bought a 2000 Kia Sephia, not listening to my friends and I telling him that Kia's are cheaply made, and that is why they are cheap. He ended up not listening, and buying it. Well I've in driven it, and the engine is loud, the...
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by CASSELT
Oct 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: gas mileage, room
Cons: brake problems, power
We bought a 2000 Kia Sephia because my wife was transferred 45 miles away from home, and we needed a car that gets good gas mileage and was known for its reliability. For the money, it is a well built car.It was a roomier car than the Dodge Neon, which...
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by thechipper
Dec 05 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfort Plus.
Cons: No Cruise control on mine
I am very surprised over my purchase.
It is bigger and roomier than it looked from the outside!!!!!!
I began working for a KIA dealer on December 23,1999. I was without a car and driving my sisters. After a couple of months of...
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by icepirates
Jan 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: cute, comfy and economical
Cons: feels light
I bought a 2000 kia sephia a little less than a week ago, and although i realise that i haven't had her for very long, i wanted to put my two cents in.
The people at the dealership were marvelous, they let me test drive so many times and nver gave...
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by huggable
Aug 09 '00 - Updated Aug 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Generous space, high equipment levels
Cons: Interior looks cheap, *might not* last
The main attraction of this car has to be the price. At S$69,888 this is definitely the best value-for-money car one can find in Singapore. The Sephia is actually more spacious inside than viewed from outside, and can easily accommodate 3 adult...
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by joannadi
Nov 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy
Cons: none yet
September 1999, we bought our daughter a Kia Sephia LS for her 21st birthday. She loves it!! The Kia has much more legroom in the backseat and the same kind of ride as a 97 Jetta. I have read some complaints from people mostly about the dealers,...
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by angel4ks
Feb 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Nice body, good heating system, inexpensive
Cons: a few bugs
I like my little Sephia a lot. I think the handling is not too bad for an inexpensive car. The heat works excellent, but doesn't shoot at the foot area very well. The Sephia has a very nice body design. It's very 'sporty'. I got mine in a very cool...
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by weetzie79
Nov 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: looks modern, good price
Cons: too light
Last February, my old nova needed to be put to rest. I had spent lots of time and money maintain it. I am a full time college student and also work full time, so my car wasn't getting me from point a to point b anymore. I guess the last straw was the...
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by wvalmore
Sep 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Low cost, great gas mileage, fun to drive
Cons: none (so far, so good)
I bought a 2000 Kia Sephia January 3rd and so far I love it. I bought it because of the relatively low price and the commercials showing over 200,000 miles driven. I also liked the looks of it (I picked Pewter color both because it's really pretty and...
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by Cougar32
Aug 20 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great price, good warranty
Cons: not a luxury car, feel some bumps when driving
This is a great car, and well with the time spent at the dealer, took a week, i really got a great deal. I traded in a 1996 Beretta, they offered me 5300.00 other car dealers offered me from 1800.00 to 3000.00, Kia was the way to go for me.
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by salon
Mar 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: good gas mileage,roomy
Cons: not made well
This was my first new vehicle and what a nightmare it has been so far.After having my Kia Sephia for a week,I took it out on the highway when I heard this horrible thumping.I quickly pulled over to find that the stripping around the windshield had come...
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by kd5inm
Jan 29 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great running car, Has everything we wanted in a car
Cons: could use better tires for wet weather use
The Bottom Line: I would say the Sephia is a very good value, a good car for a first time buyer, college student or young family.
My wife and I purchased a 2000 Kia Sephia from Brodie Kia in Wichita Falls, TX. We love our little Kia! We've had it since the last week in October of 2000. Our car was built May 29 2000, and it had about 5 miles on the speedo when we first test drove...
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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 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 alansephia
Jun 28 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cheap, Reliable, Looks good, Drives good, Fast Acceleration, Comfortable, Safe.
Cons: None for a compact sedan.
I bought this vehicle because i'm 19 years old and a first time new car buyer. I love the fast acceleration and the sound the engine makes. I love the way it looks, it looks cool and I love it's low cost. It's a compact car with low fuel consumption....
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by julesy
Aug 09 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great ride, afforadble price
Cons: speed
The main reason we bought this care was for the price. This care is very affordable. There have been rumors around saying that its not a reliable car, but I find it very reliable. I just had a baby girl 4 months ago and it makes a great family car....
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by krer6129
Nov 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Price
Cons: None
After owning the Kia Sephia for a year I am still extremely satisfied.
I have had only minor problems with it. The service has been great.
I have had only the usual maintenance. I really love this car cause of
it's reliability. The...
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by sassynan
Nov 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: price, heavy frame
Cons: thin metal
My daughter rolled her 1993 Sunbird to avoid hitting a deer, so we went car shopping. After what seemed like days of haggling with dealers and being treated like stupid women, we went to the Kia dealer.
What a nice change, we were treated with...
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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 x-pert2000
Mar 26 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: price
Cons: safety
This new and compact car is a great value, but not the safest automobile you can buy. The car is very weak and would not survive a head on collision. According to safety tests, this car rated among the worst in the class. The car ranges between...
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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 MelJJudd
Dec 21 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Inside room, price
Cons: Limited dealers in area
After doing some research on this class of car, we decided to purchase the Kia Sephia. One point was the price, the other was the room inside. We used one as a rental and thought it would make a good second car for us and a good commuter car for my...
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by Cougar32
Aug 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great price
Cons: none
Some People asked me to post the following information:
It came with the following:
2000 SEPHIA LS
1.8L 4Cyl 16V DOHC Engine
4 Wheel Ind Suspension
P185/65r14 Tires
front power disk/ Rr drum Brakes
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by didi9
Mar 19 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: No comments
Cons: Very small changes required
First of all, I went to see lots of them at the car show, and fell in love with it. Everything is extremely good and this is not talking of price. The only thing I would change or improve would be to add a light where the ignition key is located but...
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by gravestc
Dec 21 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: roomy and good power for size
Cons: some minor noise
My wife and I recently bought a 2000 Kia Sephia. Having a limited income the price of the Sephia was very attractive. We were a little afraid to buy one since it is a Korean car and really doesn't have much of a track record.Since we bought it about 6...
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by FlashMan
Dec 02 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: design
Cons: control
BOOM your dead is what will happen if you get one of these cars. The reason its so cheapis because it's not safe. It's a nice lookin car and cheap was when i first saw the commercial. Well when i looked up all the info KABLAAM it ranked last in safety or...
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by superant5
Mar 13 '00 - Updated May 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: No
Pros: As roomy as a "luxury" car with a lower price tag
Cons: beware the dealerships
My '94 Nissan Sentra was starting to give me a great deal of problems. Even though I still owed money on it, I thought that it might be time to start considering a new car. I just could not see continuing to put more money into a six year old car....
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by nette30
Apr 18 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks great and is nice to ride in
Cons: small trunk
I bought this car because the price was great for what you got. I love how nice and comfortable the car is the cd stereo sounds great. And what I really love it the seat belts on the side you need no locking clip when installing a carseat it locks it...
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by liquiddragon
Dec 06 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: 1.8 liter dohc engine, quick handling
Cons: Very hard to find performance parts for or accesories for
I bought my 2000 Sephia in August of 2000 and i love it. The main reason i bought this car was to build my credit history but it has turned out to be a great car. I am member of a respected performance car club in Miami, Florida named Dragon Racing...
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dependable car, too bad it's not worth anything if you try to trade it in
by rogerhua
Oct 25 '04
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very dependable, good gas mileage, easy to drive, peppy
Cons: no resale value
I have a 2001 that has needed no maintenance except routine oil changes, always starts, always runs good, very good mileage, but even when you go back to the same dealer you bought it from to try to trade in towards a higher model they don't want to give you much of a value for it. It's a good car to have but you need to just drive it into the ground because it's worth more than you can sell it for.
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Kia Krap
by jazandjd
May 22 '07
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: No
Pros: the first 60,000 miles are ok
Cons: Dangerous - Brakes are Defective!
I bought a Kia Sephia 2000 in January of 2000 and it only had 12 miles on it. I was young and dumb and naive. My only car had broken down and we needed something fast and cheap. We had a manual transmission which we never had a problem with. Brakes were defective, including the ebrake. It seemed that no matter what the ebrake would latch onto the brakes and tear them up and so on. We replaced the ebrake the first time and I refused to pay for it again. The battery and tires that came with the car were really cheap. The cigarette lighter and console latch broke in the first 3 years. The first lights burnt out in the first three years, along with the windshield wiper motor. Ohh, and the cars are worth nothing. It got to the point where we were spending upwards of $350 a month in repairs at 95,000. I finally just let it sit in the driveway and sold it for $600. What a waste of money.
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Surprisingly good
by gotterfunken
May 15 '05 - Updated May 16 '05
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: PRICE (duh). Reliability.
Cons: Slow, powerless, not very classy.
I bought this car used at 80,000 miles, half-expecting a piece of junk that would be more trouble than it was worth, but thinking the price irresistible.
I have had NO problems with this car, which is now at 100K and going strong. Aside from regular wear-and-tear, this car has been a dream. I've been good to it, and it's been good to me.
A cheap dream, of course. This is obviously not a luxury car -- doesn't have a whole lot of power, and everything on the inside is made of cheap plastic. But if you're ok with that, I strongly advise you to at least give it a try. I've been amazed.
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I love my little red car!
by joianne
Dec 15 '03
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cheap, Quality parts, Pretty, Great Sound System, I feel safe driving it.
Cons: low resale, bad customer service after papers are signed.
After having many Klunkers die on me I thought it was finally time to get a new car. My FIRST new car. That was about 6 months ago. I Love it! I paid a little more than I probably should of but even still it was the cheapest I could find that had soo much. The sound system is actually quite good for a factory system. The handeling is MARVELOUS. Acceleration is slow for me but I've always driven 6 cylenders, this is only 4. The inside is pretty although the window levers (automatic) on the passenger side are loose. I love that I have the latch system so I can feel safe about putting my son in the car. The gas mileage is SUPERB! The customer service is less than desireable. They were super friendly until I signed the papers, now talking to them is like talking to a brick wall.
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Basic Car-Point A to Point B
by faith4u29
Mar 24 '06
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: No
Pros: Great gas mileage. Comfortable seats. Can easily park in tight parking spaces. Fair price.
Cons: Early wear and tear on some parts. Slow acceleration.
I like the body style. Its cute and compact. Perfect for someone who wants to do in town driving but its ok for occasional out of town trips. A little noisy. I wouldn't want to get into a high speed accident with this car though. I don't think its frame and exterior is strong enough or safe enough to handle an accident without walking away with some major injuries. I have dents all over my car, especially from stupid people who don't know how to open their car doors without hitting mine. Notice that its loud on top of the roof when it rains. One day it hailed (small) and i had 4 or 5 small dents on top of my roof!!! I noticed other cars next to me didn't have a single one.
I've always gone in for scheduled maintenance checks and had repairs fixed right away. This car has 75000 miles and hasn't broken down on me yet. I thought it was odd that my motor mounts had to be replaced around 30000 miles, good thing the warranty covered it or it would of cost me over 1000 bucks. I'm hoping it'll last me over 100000.
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I shudder every time I enter this godawful car
by fromam842
Oct 01 '05
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: No
Pros: Good gas mileage
Cons: Dangerous to drive
Not a fun car to have. There have been many manufacturers defects, including faulty brakes, fire hazards, broken down a/c, and much more. The bad brakes have gotten me into two accidents (both of which Kia had to pay for due to their defect). You will just completely lose your brakes and have nothing. The master cylinder gets punctured due to poor placement.
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