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125 messages, Last post on Jul 31, 2009 at 4:38 PM
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Last Month, my Wife traded in her 04 Spectra GSX for a Black, fully loaded 06 Spectra5. She is really happy with it. I'm not much of a car guy at all. To me, a car is only for hauling stuff that I cannot fit on my Bike, or if the weather is too servere. Ive been around Bikes all my life and cars just don't excite me all that much. About a week after my wife bought her car, I took the 5 for a spin, well let me tell ya, I was impressed, so much so, I went down to the same Dealer and traded in my 04 Cavalier for a Red 06 Spectra5. Fully loaded, Moon Roof, ABS, A/C yada, yada, yada. I have about 1400 miles on the 5 and seen a big improvement in the gas milage, went from 27 mpg to about 33 mpg  an avg. speed of 60mph. It should get better when I switch over to Synthetic oil. I do keep the tire pressure at 38psi. All in all I'm glad I made the switch over to KIA from the Big 3. As a side note: My wife's 04 GSX had 16,000 miles and not one problem. In addition, my Daughter bought a New, leftover 05 Sorento the same day I bought my car, she says she loves the KIA more than her Ford Ranger Truck. Time will tell how these KIAs will stack up over time and miles. So far, so good.
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Replying to: 03roadstar (Feb 24, 2006 2:47 pm) Geo.
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Replying to: geomatics (Feb 28, 2006 11:33 am) Eight months + 8000km later and I'm happy to report no issues thus far. Really happy with my snow tires, they make the winter driving bearable, and at times downright fun. Still pleased as punch with my Spec5!  Welcome to all the newcomers, enjoy your new vehicles!
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Replying to: canuckkiafan (Feb 28, 2006 7:34 pm) I will keep the board informed. (can't wait to get the summer wheels back on) Keep up the good work! Geo 
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I just bought a 2006 kia spectra 5 and i am so far very happy. I want to put an intake, an exaust, lowering kit, and mabie a few other cool accessories. I dont know that much about new cars, all i have ever owned are old muscle cars. does anyone have any ideas or recomendations on what i should do?
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Replying to: mamamiakia (Aug 02, 2006 10:34 am) 
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I just purchased a 2006 Spectra 5 about a Month ago. The sticker was $16,900 Options: Power Sun Roof $700 ABS $400 Handling $570 Total price: $18,570 They gave me a prety good deal after rebates, trade in and the Dealer crap I came away paying $15,500, not too bad.
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Replying to: kentuckyranger (Jul 13, 2006 5:55 pm)
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Replying to: princessmeliss (Jul 15, 2006 2:44 am) I saw the same posts and wondered if it isn't a local dealer problem. If I had that kind of problem I'd go over their heads till I got satisfaction or report them to the BBB. Kia isn't the only Dealer like this. I've had problems out of Ford and Chrysler on warranty work. They'll shuck and juve you if you let them. I was always able to resolve the problems with Ford, Chrysler on the other hand... Let's just say that the only way I'll ever buy another Chrysler product is if they offer a 1,000,000 Bumper to bumper, give Me the Car and put Gas in it for as long as I own it. I Loved My Grand Caravan, it's the Drivetrain that really falls short of the quality of the Automobile. And Chrysler Customer service SUCKS!
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Replying to: kentuckyranger (Jul 15, 2006 9:41 pm) |
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