2007 Kia Spectra consumer reviews

My husband and I bought this car because we needed sufficent space and safety for our child and us without breaking the bank. We picked out our new KIA and got a great deal on it at the time. We've had it two years now and the only time something came up was we noticed right away the air conditioning wasnt working properly (it was august) We took it back in and had it looked at for free and got it fixed same day. No problems since. Great car especially for the money. We looked at Toyotas and Chevys offering the same darn car for $5000 more. The only thing I notice between our car and our friends cars is that the KIA tends to be a little bland on the inside but again with the money saved its so worth it. I'm glad we chose this car and we probably would get a KIA again.

This car has been very reliable,no mechaniclal problems in over 70,000 miles driven.It has ample horsepower for this size of engine.Gas milage is great i get between 35to40 mpg depending on conditions.At first i was skeptical about getting a KIA but now im happy with my choice.

I would not wish this car on anyone. I brought the car home and within 3 days had it in the shop to fix paint chips that had already rusted under the window gasket. I bought the car new in July 2007 and drove it for approx 4 mos before storing it for the winter. As of today there is only 7400 miles on this car. I've had to have the back window replaced 2 times, the body control module replaced, paint and body work where someone from the factory really was having a bad day, the driver side mirror replaced and, now, tomorrow will be taking it in to the shop yet again because the heater fan is slowing and speeding up with acceleration and deceleration, which leads me and others to believe it's a problem with the alternator. There are other problems, but I think this gives a pretty good picture to prospective car buyers.

After owning the spectra for 1 year the car began to stall after coming from a complete stops. KIA was quick to blame it on h20 in the tank. After consulting the gas station they submitted reports to prove that there was no h20 in their tanks. As a result KIA says this is not covered under the warranty and I am out over $600 in repairs. Two days later my car is still stalling

Only dislike is the front drivers seat. Great gas saver and loaded with features. Very quiet and smooth ride. Brakes feel a little spongy but have good stopping power.

Great Car, saved our lives when we were hit broadside by someone who ran a red light and never even hit the brakes. His Ford F150 with steel grill bumper creamed our driver's side, and we both walked away with cuts, bruises, and mild concussions. EMT was impressed with our 2007 Kia Spectra keeping us from more serious harm. Our new car was totalled, but we immediately replaced it with the same car just a 2008..Can't say enough about the good things...

the new kia spectra is not only easy on the eyes, but it is also easy on the wallet. it was a bargain compared to most vehicle ive looked at. also it handle so nicel its like floating on aire.

After driving two beloved Jaguar XJ's and two old Cadillacs, I decided I needed a modern economy car. I did research for at least a year. I concluded that the value was with the Hyundais and the Kias. I considered the smallest car they offered, but with the current rebates it made sense to go one size up and getter a better car, with equal or better mileage, for equal or less money. I now own a Kia Spectra EX, automatic, 2007. This car amazes me. It has characteristics that car reviewers seem to miss or ignore. For modern driving in modern conditions on modern roads, I want a car that is quiet, smooth, and peppy. I am a car enthusiast, but really...when do you drive like a race car driver? Car reviewers simply place way too much emphasis on extreme handling characterisitics. This is of no use to the average car buyer, and actually makes a lot of car reviews very deceptive. This KIA is QUIET. It is one of the quietest cars I have ever been in. It is nothing short of amazing. The road noise that one encounters on our worn-out freeways is not an issue for this car. The excellent radio/CD player can be listened to at low levels. Noise fatigue on a long trip is minimal or non-existent. This KIA rides SMOOTHLY. It handles perfectly well for rational driving, and it handles bumps and road imperfections wonderfully. I love the way it rides, even after being used to my 4500 pound Jags. This KIA has plenty of power. It really takes off from a start, and it has plenty of passing power. I also have a Toyota Prius, which cost a little more than twice what I paid for my KIA, and I like the KIA better. The KIA is tighter, quieter, better riding, and has a better quality interior. The reputation for Korean cars is changing rapidly, at least in the Seattle area, and the resale value of these latter-day Kias is no longer a problem. The MSRP has to be considered along with the willingness of the dealers to offer discounts and the rebates from the factory. When you add these three factors together, my KIA Spectra saved me a LOT of money over a Civic or a Corolla. Reviewers tend to put these cars in the same price group, but really there is so much difference!

We've owned this new Spectra EX (named Phil) with a manual transmission for just over a month and have put on over 2500 miles - 1/2 of that being a week-long road trip. I am amazed by the standard features of this car - tire pressure monitoring, heated mirrors, six airbags, great stock stereo, four wheel independent suspension with disk brakes on each corner. Our MPG goal was 30+ - our best tank was 35.1 and our worst was 29.7. With the 14.5 gallon tank we have an over 400 mile cruising range per tank. Mission accomplished. My expectations were low for a car that cost us under $14k - how good could it be? In a word, great. This car is solid with no creaks or groans, peppy with the standard transmission (easily holds 75mph uphill) and has really surprised me with the value that it offers. Five years ago I would not have considered a Kia - reliability was questionable at best. But hats off to Kia, they have made great strides to improve the overall quality of their cars, and judging by our limited Spectra experience they've hit the mark. Nits: 1) With all the standard features in the EX, it was surprising that cruise control was not one of them. Make cruise a standard feature, Kia. 2) I rated handling average. This car exhibits a considerable amount of roll during relatively high speed cornering. This is a drawback of a plush ride - which it is under normal driving conditions. 3) Resale value. We knew this one going in. Resale value of Kia automobiles is not good. But we do not plan to sell this car within the 5 year/100,000 mile warranty period. We bought this car as a high mpg commuter with a committment to keep it for a long time. Overall: I have no problem recommending this car to others. Phil is a solid 5-star value.

Great styling, no luxury amenities, but everything the average driver needs without taking out a second mortgage for all the frills you'll never use. Good handling, comfortable, easy to use controls. Excellent experience with KIA dealership. Best warranty, so you don't have to buy an addl warranty thats adds more cost. Good mileage. Smooth ride. Peppy sound when going all out on the gas, but no worse than most 4 cylinders. If you want good looks, dependability, safety, and also keep more cash for other things in life, than you need to drive this car, you will be impressed.