06 Kia Spectra EX

[dlock13]

13k miles. 12k doll hairs.

It is in perfect condition. It will be my commuter car. How reliable is it? Is it a gas saver?

I'll obviously test drive it before hand so I don't need to know how it handles, but I would like to hear opinions on it.

Thats all I can think of, but just give me your honest opinion on the car so I can have an idea one what to expect.

Thank you!

 

[CrackRabbit]

Kia and its sister company Hyundai have come a long way recently.
Just remember it will depreciate like a rock, so try and pay it off quickly.
I haven't heard to many horrible things about them.

 

[Aimster]

when you buy it change the oil the same day.

other than that, it shouldn't be too bad.

 

[Aimster]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...QrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

that deal on ebay is a lot better.
does it have less options?
It is basically new.

o hey lucky you.
same state

 

[steppinthrax]

Originally posted by: CrackRabbit
Kia and its sister company Hyundai have come a long way recently.
Just remember it will depreciate like a rock, so try and pay it off quickly.
I haven't heard to many horrible things about them.

Kias for some reason depreciate more then most cars. But if you want to save a few thousand bucks I'd probably go with an older kia with low mileage. It's not hard to find 00 or 99 spectras with 20 or 40K for 2 to 3K in great condition.

 

[vi edit]

You could probably get into a brand new Elantra for that price. New, with a complete warranty, and a better car to boot.

 

[PingSpike]

I'd dig up the 1-2k more and buy a new elantra as suggested. I don't think the 10 year warranty is transferable, or its cut in half when you buy a used kia/hyundai. Plus, their resale is pretty terrible so I'm not sure how good of a deal that really is on the spectra.

 

[ElFenix]

dealers are advertising brand new chevy cobalts here for $10 grand even. as stated before, that long kia warranty isn't transferable.

 

[thomsbrain]

$13K will buy you a brand-new Mazda 3 at some dealers.