Battery life on the KIA automatically drains if not turned on in over 24 hours, black leather seats get hot in the summer, and slow acceleration. Reliable for getting to where you need to go though.
Mike L
on March 28, 2021
It is just a basic vehicle for equally basic purposes.
It has problems with the brakes in winter and problems with the clutch in summer. Other than that, it is good on gas mileage.
Sherri D
on January 19, 2021
It is a great car to purchase because it handles well on the highway.
My car is amazing on gas. It handles great on the highway. It is very spacious inside for a small sized vehicle.
Laura R
on January 7, 2021
Dependable older car with some cosmetic wear
I bought this vehicle new and it is still going strong. It has been maintained regularly which is necessary to ensure longevity. My only complaint is the dashboard lifted, like the glue separated.
Dianne F
on October 12, 2020
Low maintenance and dependable. Good mileage and causes no stress
It has been a good car, with very little maintenance.
Michelle S
on September 17, 2020
It performs better than you might think if you have never driven one.
The a/c does not work. Runs good. Better than walking. The paint job is ugly. Second gear is iffy.
J Alvarado
on July 31, 2020
Reliability
Purchased for $800 & have owned it for the past 5 years 2015-2020. Has 144k miles & runs strong. Great gas mileage. Did change transmission but under 1k for labor & parts. Drivers side door handle has broken more then once. Other then that great car. Cosmetically isn't the prettiest.
Kyle H
on November 13, 2019
Super functional and safe family car. Has lots of space.
Kia is very functional. Very Spacious, although has slight problem with speed but can easily be fixed when needed.
Kayla V
on October 14, 2019
It is pretty reliable and it is gets you to where you need to go.
It is not very new. It runs out of gas and it has high mileage on it. I would like to get something newer.
tina t
on October 12, 2019
It's great on gas! Very reliable and inexpensive to maintain. Either driving on the highway or just around your community it's just a pleasant ride.
I love everything about this car. It's great on gas,rides smoothly, perfect size for my family.
Reedy L
on September 22, 2019
Not a good vehicle. Mist not buy
It's not very reliable. Very bad on fuel and breaks down constantly. Has no modern technology. Very bad
Mike L
on September 19, 2019
It's got about 140,000 miles on it, because of its age.
It's last a long time, and gets good gas mileage. The air conditioning doesn't work, and it makes this really loud noise when you turn the air or heat up. Also, it's not a very smooth ride.
Azalea L
on September 13, 2019
The old clunker, that gets worse and worse.
It is very old and every time I get in it, something is wrong with it. The radio does not work and neither does the Audio system, so you cant use an AUX cord. The engine overheats frequently. The more I use it, the less it works. It is only reliable if the user is driving short distances and it is not great on gas.
Kayla W
on July 23, 2019
2001 Kia Sephia still runs efficiently in old age.
Even though the vehicle is fairly old, it still runs nicely. It is gas efficient and has given very few problems. I've had to change the serpentine belt and change the brake pads in the time that I've been the owner. Other than that the car has run fine and seems to be worth the investment.
Shelby D
on June 19, 2019
The car is in great condition. Only spent about $80 to fix everything that's happened in the last three years of owning it. But cosmetically it could use some work. The window clicker has broken numerous times and the paint is gawd awful.
The reliability and ease of maintaining it. Looks don't matter.
Michelle S
on May 3, 2019
It is a real gas saver. The Kia is so cheap to refill.
I like my Kia because it has a manual transmission, and it is fun and easy to drive. I enjoy the radio turned way up loud when I drive. The Kia handles nice on wet or dry roads. The steering wheel is smaller, which makes it nice for woman, I believe. The pedals are not too close together, so using the manual transmission is a breeze. I have taught all 3 of my kids how to drive manual transmission with it. They are all grown now and all own manual transmission vehicles as well. One even owns a Kia! I have only had to have regular maintenance done over the years. No major trouble at all. I bought this car used and have been very pleased with it.
Charlie A
on January 21, 2019
It will have many issues later throughout its life, at that point you should just buy a new car.
The vehicle has lasted for about 17 years now which is somewhat decent for the car, however it has many problems that have cost me nearly thousands for repairs..