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#8 of 19 Re: Spectra 2009 [netranger4] by spectraman Feb 03, 2008 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: netranger4 (Jan 31, 2008 9:00 am) My 2004.5 Spectra EX's performance has been nearly flawless over 45k miles.   I'm am *totally* satisfied with the performance of this car to-date. A couple of niggly items that were corrected quickly is all I've had to deal with. The gas mileage isn't class leading, BUT the engine runs very well, has good power, and hasn't given me a bit of problems. That fact alone must bode well for Kia.   Type "spectra_ex_manyahoo.com" into Google and click on the resultant link to read all the details about my car.   -SM Replies to this message: netranger4 (Feb 05, 2008 11:59 pm)
#9 of 19 Re: Spectra 2009 [spectraman] by netranger4 Feb 05, 2008 (11:59 pm)
Replying to: spectraman (Feb 03, 2008 6:33 pm) Thanks for your input on this possible purchase. A dealer here in Phoenix has a few '07's left. EX/Auto w/cruise control. Price offered $12500. plus T&T.   The price is certainly attractive. I drive a round trip between here and back to Ohio each year and breaking down on the highway is my primary concern. Being a senior citizen the risk of mechanical failure is one that needs to be analyzed before any purchase decision can be made..   Who wants to get stuck in Squash Blossom, with the nearest dealer 50 to X miles away? Probably not on anyone's list of favorite activities.   My cars have always been completely dealer maintained every 3,000 miles and so far (KOW) no disabling failures. It's more expensive in the short run, but has paid off over my normal 5-6 years of ownership. One replacement cam sensor failure in five years on my Ford. That was noisy, but not fatal. At 62000 I replaced the original brake pads and rotors (front). The rears were replaced at 59000. At it's present 65,000 miles the car uses no oil nor has any leaks. Still gives 28-30 miles per gallon with a V-6 when driven at posted speed limits (Ex AZ.) which has some 75 MPH zones on I-40.   Should I decide to go with the Spectra, the factory maintenance schedule will be followed precisely and hopefully will result in the same serviceability that the Ford has provided.   My indecision is based in part on some of the horror stories on the Edmunds website.   After nearly sixty years of motoring with long gone makes such as Hupmobile, Terraplane and Frazer with few problems I hope that my luck continues.   Thanks again for sharing your experience with the Kia Spectra.
#10 of 19 Here's a view of the 2009 Kia Spectra that is by iluvmysephia1 Feb 10, 2008 (9:48 am)
codenamed by Kia as TD. It is camouflaged unfortunately because it is still under development. Early covered looks at it look very promising to me.
#11 of 19 new spy shots by himi1 Feb 16, 2008 (1:03 am)
Here are some new shots..   More: http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/02/16/2010-kia-td-spectra-spoted-again/
#13 of 19 2009/2010 Kia Forte (aka Spectra) formally unveiled by backy Aug 08, 2008 (1:47 pm)
Here it is, for all the world to see. Supposed to be coming to the ROK soon and to the U.S. in early 2009 as a 2010 (or maybe 2009.5? ) model:   Interior: http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2008/07/07/spied-first-images-of-kia-forte-in- terior/   Exterior: http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-forte.html
#14 of 19 Check Engine Light On by jjaysd May 20, 2009 (9:40 am)
Within a week's time when I bought Kia Spectra '09, the Check Engine Light" turned on. Had it towed by the dealer and they fixed the matter saying it's only about the "gas cap." However, very dissapointingly, it turned on again only after a few weeks time. It's very annoying to think that we opted for a brand new car to make sure it won't give us any problems for the next 3-5 years. To think, for 2 months' worth of usage, we have only travelled 1,300 miles. What's up with the Check Engine Light?!? Brand new cars shouldn't have this reccurring problem. Replies to this message: backy (May 20, 2009 12:39 pm) jj1054 (Oct 01, 2009 2:48 pm)
#15 of 19 Re: Check Engine Light On [jjaysd] by backy May 20, 2009 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: jjaysd (May 20, 2009 9:40 am) What was the cause of the 2nd check engine light? If the gas cap is not screwed on tightly each time (for several clicks), the check engine light will come on each time. Replies to this message: jj1054 (Oct 01, 2009 2:48 pm)
#16 of 19 2009 Kia Spectra Check Engine Light by nitaa7701 Jun 25, 2009 (9:49 am)
I have had my car less than a week. It has less than 400 miles on it and I have not gased it up yet. So the question of the gas cap should not come into play here. I've driven it 246 miles since I picked it up from the dealer. This morning the check engine light came on. The car is driving fine, no issues there. The question is why? Replies to this message: ladytonya (Jul 16, 2009 6:25 am)
#17 of 19 Re: 2009 Kia Spectra Check Engine Light [nitaa7701] by ladytonya Jul 16, 2009 (6:25 am)
Replying to: nitaa7701 (Jun 25, 2009 9:49 am) Did you get an answer? My first instinct, if I had my car less than a week and the check engine light came on, would be to head directly to the dealership! Of course, if you don't live near your dealership then you could take the car to Auto Zone and ask them to run diagnostics and give you the codes, then go to a Kia forum and find what the codes mean. Just my $0.02!

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