2009 Kia Spectra User Reviews

Pros

Cost Effective

Cons

Not much power

Purchased As Used

I bought this car about a week ago.. So far I have been loving it. I find it doesnt have much power going up hills but its still a wonderful car. It is very basic and not so flashy however I know this was a wise choice. You get alot of car for a little bit amount of money.

Pros

An excellent all around vehicle for everyday driving

Cons

Some very minor squeaks in the moonroof area

Purchased As New

I bought my Spectra EX new on Memorial Day and have enjoyed driving this neat car everyday.. I got rid of my 2005 Malibu Maxx for my EX and have not missed my old GM vehicle at all.

I am getting 36 MPH average around town along with a smooth engine, transmission and ride..I could not believe a compact car like this could be so comfortable and road worthy. Also very quiet with low road noise.

I checked out Honda, Toyota and Nissan and found Kia gave you more for your money. Test drive this vehicle and you will be sold!!

My friends at work were also very impressed with the styling and looks. Inside is very comfortable with everything just where you need to find it. The air conditioner blows ice cold and the stereo is great.

My moonroof option makes me feel I am in a mini convertable with the air rushing around the inner cabin.

The trunk is huge and can pass through to the back seat area. Speaking of the back seat, there is room for 3 children with their car seats or booster seats..

The best part is Kia offers a 10 year, 100,000 mile warrantee with a 5 year road service and bumper to bumper service protection!!...read morehide

Pros

Handles well, good speed pick up, tight turns around corner

Cons

Front seats uncomfortable, would like little more leg room but still okay

Purchased As New

Overall great car, looks nice, good stereo and easy to use features. Rides great and good gas mileage. Seat comfort only complaint.

Pros

good gas miles

Cons

hear out side nosie

Purchased As New

I bought my 2009 KIa in oct 2008 and I am very happy with my car,
I liked how its handle on the road and the radio is great, so far no promble with the car. also like the service I get when I went in for oil change. can't wait to take vaction.

Pros

road holding good performace above average value for money

Cons

engine somtimes got rattle sound

Purchased As New

goog handling performance average engine smooth and back seat spacious comfortable aircon is cooling and the braking feeling is good

Pros

35 mpg on avg, cd stereo, reliable, cheap, safe, awesome deal

Cons

sometimes sluggish, but up hills I beat the explorers

Thrilled with the Spectra. Great mileage, excellent safety features, great stereo with cd. Cloth seats are on the low end, but with kids, it doesn't matter. Rear passenger space is small, but fine for smaller kids. Overall, an awesome value for the money, and with zero problems.

Pros

Extremely tight turning radius, brakes have good feel, as does the handling.

Cons

Too small of a gas tank, doors rattle when the speakers are turned up halfway.

Went from a 2002 mitsubishi Eclipse GS to the Spectra SX. Gets good gas mileage, but kinda offputing when you have to refill the tank every 300 miles. I never thought I would buy a KIA, but they actually did a good job for a respectively "up and coming" car company. Only real downside was the options availiable. I bought it fully loaded and the highest trim package availiable, and has no more options than my midgrade '02 mitsubishi did. Still trying to get kia to fix the door rattling, not "blowing the windows out loud" but a song with a nice bass track is annoying....read morehide

This car is fine in passenger space, safety and performance.
i like this car because it's price is good too

Pros

Fuel economy is excellent, easy handling, smooth and quiet ride.

Cons

would like a tad bit more leg room, but not a real issue.

The Spectra EX I bought has proved to be economical on my fuel, smoother ride than my previous vehicle, that of a Chevy Impala and has proved already to be more agile and responsive. Going from V-6 to the 4 cylinder, I was used to instant power, but the 4 cylinder in the Spectra has proven robust for power if needed suddenly and brakes much easier than my previous car. I have never bought any vehicle more than once of the same make, as I am not a Chevy, Ford, Nissan or any other brand, a loyalist to that brand/make. However, I may have to change to being a full time Kia owner, with the way my car has performed thus far. Well done, Kia....read morehide