Faults:

Weather stripping has torn off all doors.

First transmission went. When the new one was put in, the computer went full line pressure and locked it in second, and it started to slip.

Fuses blow for the lights all the time.

General Comments:

It is an OK car; just needs to have things thought out more. I mean look at the Honda Civic that came out the same year; would you compare these cars? That year Civic was only 800 dollars more!

The seats are still stiff and very uncomfortable.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with this perfect little car, excellent fuel economy, interior is mint, body perfect, glass all good.

I ran the crap out of this car tons of clay roads, the beach and even through the salt water. I give it a bath three times a day on average.

It's 4 door and roomy for its size. I've been all over the place with it to Vancouver B.C., even though that's 5000 miles one way through the Rockie mountains too. I've been to New York and even Louisiana with it.

I bought it at 49000 klm and it is still going strong. Just love this little car. Hooray for Kia. I wish they still made this model; I certainly would get a new one.

Faults:

I have replaced the rear brakes once. The front brakes several times.

The locking mechanisms broke last month, along with the fuel gauge. The CV boots on both sides, and replaced the timing belt.

The car is hard on front tires. But this partly my fault since the front end needs to be lined up.

General Comments:

The car averages about 23 miles to a gallon, which I consider good because it has the original spark plugs. The only real complaint is I have gone through a lot of front brakes.

I have always changed my own oil 3-6 thousand miles, and I have never had to add any oil between changes.

Faults:

CV shaft started making noise, needs replacing.

It also has an oil leak, but that I think is my fault. I took the pan off to clean out the trash and I think I might have not replaced it correctly.

The dash is popped up due to sun damage.

General Comments:

The Sephia is a lot spunkier than I would have thought. Yeah it has its problems, but what car doesn't. I love my Sephia.

Faults:

Fuel pump has been replaced twice. Once it was completely covered by the warranty.

Engine lights come on for no reason.

General Comments:

It's been a good car. My first new car and the dealership always honored the warranty.

I agree that it has been a good car for the money. It is still going strong.

I have gotten 95% of the work done at the dealership. The same guy has been the manager of the service department, and he has always been on the up and up.

I wish I could afford a luxury car, but for what it is, it has been an excellent car.