Snapshot:
Neither fast nor flashy, the 2004 Kia Spectra is a 4-door compact sedan and 5-door hatchback that comes well-equipped at a modest starting price, backed by an outstanding warranty. Prices start at $11,820 in the US, $14,995 in Canada. Basic warranty is 5 yrs./60,000 mi.; powertrain is 10 yrs./100,00 mi.Should You Buy a 2004 Kia Spectra?:
Solid transportation without flash, at a very affordable price, is reason enough to consider the 2004 Kia Spectra. Buyers who consider value to be important will find it compares well with much pricier competition, and the 10-year powertrain warranty certainly offers peace-of-mind. The 1.8 liter 4-cylinder engine delivers 124 hp, together with an ample amount of torque for passing. Lotus engineers helped develop the 2004 Kia Spectra's all-independent suspension, your assurance that good handling is obtained without sacrificing a smooth, quiet ride. Those who appreciate the load-carrying convenience of a hatchback but prefer conventional sedan styling should be pleased to learn the the 2004 Kia Spectra sedan comes as a 5-door hatchback in the GS and GSX models. With the 2004 Kia Spectra it seems you really can have your cake and eat it, too.
