2009 Kia Spectra5 SX

Pros

Inexpensive good fuel economy

Cons

Noisy, rough ride,

Purchased As New

Vehicle gets excellent gas mileage and was very inexpensive, however the cabin noise is very loud. When driving in in windy weather, the windows make a howling whine noise. The vehicle is garaged every night, yet the interior molding is already cracking. Both seats have foam support that is lumpy. Car sits very low to ground. Tires are odd size that are not routinely stocked at tire stores.........read morehide

Pros

If set the lights go off when you get out and come back on when you start.

Cons

back seats don't fold down flat unless something heavy is put on them

Purchased As New

I love my Kia. It is red would have rather had white but red is fine. Have most of the bells and whistles. Test drove the Toyota Matrix but didn't have the room in the back seat for tall passengers. The Kia is roomy Holds a lot of stuff. Is reliable. I always forget to turn the lights off but don't have to worry they go off when you turn the engine off and come on when you start it. It is a worry free car. No problems have had it 4 months. Get about 32-34 mpg...read morehide

Cons

head lights do not automatically come on. Sometimes when I stop forget to turn them off.

Purchased As New

Mine is red, I really do enjoy the car. Gas cost is great. My first Kia was a Sportage and I had it for 6 years. My Spectra 5 actually rides better than my husbands Honda Civic.

Pros

only $30 to fill up, very roomy, sporty look inside and out

Cons

loud engine but no power or horses to back it up

got it for a present from my parents. recentely owned an SUV so this is huge on the savings from the gas pump. It is ok looking wish it had chrome wheels and a better sound system. not very much power behind the pedal. doesnt speend up fast enough. perfect if V6. overall great car

Pros

Quiet Ride, more power, much more storage room in rear, great fuel economy

After being a Honda Fit owner for 9k miles I was very dissatisfied, I had the manual shift, on my new Kia Spectra5 SX I got the automatic lots more room, looks better, warranty is tops, My opinion Honda used to be a good car, and people know are buying the name, and and the quality and performance you got before, I have had several Hondas both new and old and the as mentioned before the older models were great cars the newer ones do not compare, I think, as consumers look into other cars as I did and find Kia they will change their mind, the warranty and price can't be topped by Honda, Toyota, or Nissan...read morehide

Pros

good fuel economy, great head room

Cons

cruise control lever is mounted to the steering wheel

This vehicle is great for running around town and it is comfortable enought for long trips. I enjoy the savings at the gas pump and I feel safe while driving.