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New 2008 Kia Spectra....Owners..So what do you think?

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#12 of 18 disappointed by johnsc Jul 13, 2009 (4:19 pm)
I was disappointed with my 2008 Spec5. The service department where I bought it (Kia Country in Charleston SC) was horrible. I took it in to have them repair a seat belt that wouldn't retract and the door on the gas cap that wouldn't open and they said I must have broken them. After three times there for the gas door they told me it was a poor design and just put some oil on it again. They were very abrupt and rude, after I bought a new car from them. The passenger door also wouldn't always close. I also smelt something burning. So, I had lost confidence in the service department to repair anything (not a lot of options on where to get a Kia fixed) and decided to trade it in for a 09 Honda CRV that gets better gas mileage. I tried to save a few thousand with Kia and lost. I think the risk of getting a lemon with a Kia is very high. And with the poor mpg, horrible handling, horrible little wheels, horrible suspension, 4 speed transmission, there was no reason to hang onto it. It had a good engine and if not for the awful service department where I bought I probably would have kept it and really gotten burned when something serous broke. Kia is too much of a risk. I'll never buy one again.
#13 of 18 Re: Kia is UNDERSTATED [ikillbugs] by marley0730 Aug 08, 2009 (7:56 pm)
Replying to: ikillbugs (Oct 03, 2008 4:46 pm) Hi ikillbugs,   Say, what's the level of tint on your rear windows?   It looks great btw. I google 2009 Kia Spectra window tint and yours is the first picture to pop up on google images. You mentioned this car is a 2008. Well, it doesn't look an awful different from the last edition of the Spectra--at least from the side.   Anyhow, I'm guessing 5% rear? Also, what kind of film did you have them use?   Here's mine:
#14 of 18 RE: Window Tint by ikillbugs Aug 09, 2009 (8:17 am)
Hi Marley, Thanks for the compliment. Just so you know, the Kia Spectra is identical from 2007 - 2009, virtually the same car with a different model year stamped on it. Now the Forte is replacing the Spectra for 2010 (I WANT A FORTE!). Anyway, I think the brand of tint is SolarGard. I had it done at a local shop for about $150. The tint is 35% on the doors and 20% in the back. You should check with your local laws regarding the maximum allowed in your state. If you have a professional shop do the work they will let you know. Good Luck.. and post some pictures when you get it done!
#15 of 18 Pictures by mityhid Aug 09, 2009 (12:00 pm)
How do u post the pics on here? I put different rims, and tint on my Spectra Replies to this message: ikillbugs (Aug 09, 2009 2:34 pm)
#16 of 18 Re: Pictures [mityhid] by ikillbugs Aug 09, 2009 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: mityhid (Aug 09, 2009 12:00 pm) You post (just as you did) and there is an image button at the bottom. You will need to post the photos on a website first t hen link to the photo. Unfortunately, Marley's photo was not properly resized and it extended the post beyond a readable area. I will send a note to Marley to resize and replace that photo. 640x480 should be maximum.   Here's my Spectra at just over 19k miles
#17 of 18 06 Spectra w/ 34000 by mityhid Aug 10, 2009 (1:56 am)
I know this is kinda small, but when I originally uploaded the pic, it was wayyyyy too big. I'll try and resize it properly later today.   ">
#18 of 18 Resized by mityhid Aug 10, 2009 (2:06 am)
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