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#42 of 61 Re: SPECTRA 05 PAINT [knowbtr42] by princessmeliss Apr 01, 2008 (6:22 pm)
Replying to: knowbtr42 (Mar 11, 2008 7:25 am) Everyone PLEASE, let's band together and force Kia to take care of these problems. I find it an odd coincidence that we have so many cars with identical problems. If we all get together and share our information Kia can't deny a problem. I will take it to the local "troubleshooter" on the news and smear Kia's "good name" to everyone if I have to. I have been in contact with another owner willing to fight this, but we have to do it together. Email me with general info on your car (year, color, month/year built if you know, dealerships and reps you've dealt with, what you were told about your paint). Let's get this taken care of, we have all tried our hardest to be nice about it... it's time to get tough. princessmelissa yahoo. com
#43 of 61 Re: SPECTRA 05 PAINT [proudnani] by knowbtr42 Apr 02, 2008 (5:45 am)
Replying to: proudnani (Jun 21, 2007 8:26 am) Hi, I am trying to organize a collective attack on KIA by all the Red Spectra owners ranging from 2005 to 2007 all having the paint chipping and peeling and being denied warranty by KIA. We must all be driving in gravel pits all day. If you have any information on who you delat with and the outcome in your case and are willing to share this info with me who knows we all might benefit from a ruling against Kia. I am filing with the State of Mass under the Lemon Law because I bought the car in MA. Since I can't prove defective paint I am making a case of design flaws using their own words against them. If Kia knowingly sold cars starting in 2005 that were desgined so badly that normal road conditions will peel the paint off in under 15,000 miles then it was deceiving the consumer. They also told me that my windshield is severly pitted which means the quality of glass is so poor normal conditions in New England will destroy the windshield. Any help will be help for all of us. Depending on how I do in MA I will speak with an attorney that handles class action law suits if enough of us are willing to go against them. Thanks for your time and I hope to hear from you. Anna Golderese knowbtr42yahoo.com Replies to this message: red01 (Apr 16, 2008 11:30 am)
#44 of 61 Re: Kia Spectra 05 paint problems [spectra1] by knowbtr42 Apr 02, 2008 (5:48 am)
Replying to: spectra1 (Sep 24, 2007 4:14 pm) Please join with us to get Kia to hold up their end of the warranty. Refer to my other posts as well as the posts by princessmelissa. Collectively they can't stand against us. knowbtr42yahoo.com
#45 of 61 2007 Red Kia Spectra5 Paint Issues - Canada by prairiewriter Apr 16, 2008 (9:19 am)
I have already discussed my dealings with a local Kia dealer in a previous post. Suffice to say it was a miserable experience.   I purchased my red, 2007 Kia Spectra5 LX in September of last year and the roof and trunk have already been repainted due to rough welds (on the trunk) and leftover welding residue (on the roof). In addition, the rub strip was replaced (at my cost) due to blistered paint and an interior trim piece was replaced (again at my cost). This all occurred with approximately 3500 kms on the odometer.   Now, with only 8000 km on the odometer, the paint is chipping off the hood and left rear door. I was amazed to discover the paint chips yesterday – they weren’t on the car when I drove it to work. As the car is new I park it in a location that is away from other cars and can see the car from my office window. No other cars were parked next to mine and the car was not moved all day. In addition, the rear door faced the lawn and not another parking spot. When I left the office there were two chips on the left rear door. There is no other explanation than the paint simply flaked off in the bright sunlight. I am about to discuss these issues with my local dealer, but my expectations are low that anything will be done.   In the past when I have approached my local dealer they insisted that I take the car to the purchasing dealer. When I spoke to a Kia Canada representative they indicated that I could take my car to any Kia dealer to have issues reviewed and (hopefully) resolved. Yet, the dealers refuse to work with owners who purchased their vehicles elsewhere. To get issues reviewed I must drive for two hours to the purchasing dealer.   As an example of a past service experience, I provide the following example:   Several years ago I purchased a used 1989 Toyota Tercel DX from a Chrysler dealer. I had the car serviced at a local Toyota dealer and they noticed small bubbles in the paint on the rear hatch. They informed me hat they would repaint the rear of the car and provide me with a loaner while the car was being painted. When the car was returned I indicated that there was a small amount of overspray and that the work wasn’t all that great. They agreed and had the car repainted. Although I had not purchased the car from the dealer they understood that they represented the Toyota brand and took responsibility for resolving quality issues quickly.   Like many who posted here, this is my first new vehicle purchase. I am very angry that the quality of the paint is sub-par and the service I have received to date is appalling. I would recommend that anyone considering the purchase of Kia look elsewhere. Save a little extra money and purchase a Mazda3 or a Saturn Astra. They are much better vehicles. Please, don’t make the same mistake I have.   If anyone doubts the veracity of the claims made in this email, let me know and I will provide photographs and receipts for the work done to date.   PW Replies to this message: knowbtr42 (Apr 16, 2008 10:01 am) ipwinsor (Apr 24, 2008 8:36 am) knowbtr42 (Apr 24, 2008 9:10 am) debora1 (Sep 18, 2009 1:50 pm)
#46 of 61 Re: 2007 Red Kia Spectra5 Paint Issues - Canada [prairiewriter] by knowbtr42 Apr 16, 2008 (10:01 am)
Replying to: prairiewriter (Apr 16, 2008 9:19 am) Hi PW,   I appreciate your re-capping these events. And nobody beleives you as much as I do. My hood, the front panels, side door panels and the roof all chipping as we speak.   If you could send me photos via email that I can use in court to prove you and your car are real. The name of your dealership and even your name if you do not object. I will gladly provide you my information.   You can email me at knowbtr42yahoo.com   Again, thanks for responding, maybe I can get some help for all the Kia Spectra owners.   Wish me luck. Anna Golderese
#47 of 61 Re: SPECTRA 05 PAINT [knowbtr42] by red01 Apr 16, 2008 (11:30 am)
Replying to: knowbtr42 (Apr 02, 2008 5:45 am) I would be more than willing to help, I posted a while ago, I have a 2006 Kia spectra, mine is silver, I have had nothing but problems with the paint, the last time they fixed it (painted chipping on the rear quarters, behind the rear doors), they said they were doing me a favor, they painted it and put a chip guard on the area, well it hasn't been more than two months and it is rusting again, I am so frustrated with this, I bought it brand new, and have had nothing but problems with it. And now I don't know what to do, because contacting them again, I have a feeling they won't do anything this time, because the last time they said there needs to be a hole, which anyone knows a hole won't show up for a few years, after the warranty is already up. You can contact me at red8133yahoo.com.
#48 of 61 Email Addresses by caliberchic Apr 17, 2008 (11:33 am)
Please avoid posting email addresses in the forums, trolls scan forums to gather email addresses to spam. You can email each other through your member profiles or via Carspace! Thanks!
#49 of 61 Re: 2007 Red Kia Spectra5 Paint Issues - Canada [prairiewriter] by ipwinsor Apr 24, 2008 (8:36 am)
Replying to: prairiewriter (Apr 16, 2008 9:19 am) Hey Prairiewriter, et all,   Apparently this is not a unique for Spectra's or red. My black 07 Magentis with just less than 20,000km on it is similarly afflicted. I dread talking to Kia after reading your experiences.   Ian in Ontario Replies to this message: knowbtr42 (Apr 24, 2008 9:10 am) debora1 (Sep 18, 2009 1:50 pm)
#50 of 61 Re: 2007 Red Kia Spectra5 Paint Issues - Canada [ipwinsor] by knowbtr42 Apr 24, 2008 (9:10 am)
Replying to: ipwinsor (Apr 24, 2008 8:36 am) You will be in for a heck of a fight since you have alot more mileage on your car. The rest of us started at much lower mileage.   I will post updates on my progress as it happens. I am going to implement whats called the Lemon Law in Massachusettes and it may take a few months but I plan to nail Kia to the fence.   Good luck to you and keep us posted.
#51 of 61 2008 Rio Cinco by andigirl May 26, 2008 (5:35 pm)
The Sapphire Blue paint seems to have a similar problem, too with the thinness of the paint and clearcoat. I bought my car last September, only 3000 mi. I love the car but started noticing little scratches with white underneath after only 4 mos, or so, being told all dark color paint have that problem. The touch up paint hadn't even been on the market yet. I love the car, very safe even though the mpg is a litlle less than advertised. I bought touch up paint today, but don't plan to use it for a few days until I get Kia to make good on their paint warranty. I'll update all.

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