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So I've been in need of a new car since mine decided on January 1 that it would no longer do the major thing required to make a car useful- start. Today, I test drove a 2007 Kia Spectra EX fully loaded with low (16K) miles in good shape with almost every feature I've been dreaming about in a new (to me) car. I don't know much about this kind of car and even my ex-mechanic father is at a loss as to if this is a good car to buy or not.

Does anyone out there own a Kia Spectra? Do you like/love/hate it? Up sides? Down sides? Is it a good communter car? Any advice/warnings?

I have one. My parents bought it for me in 2004, and I haven't had any problems with it.  I used to commute 45 minutes each way when I lived in Boston, but now my commute is only 10 minutes.  Like I said, I've never had any problems.  Kias were pretty bad a while ago, but their newer cars are much safer/better quality.  If you have a regular mechanic, I would have him/her take a look at it before you buy just to make sure it's okay!

@Boston Bee- Thank you for your input! I was reading a TON of bad reviews of pre-2004 Kia owners who said the car was a piece O-S, but the newer cars seem to be getting better reviews. I've read a lot about lots of tire problems with this car. Hav eyou had any tire problems? I feel like I ought to get this car, its a pretty good deal for such a new car with so few miles on it!

We have a Kia Rio and we love it.  My parents and my sister all have Hyundais which are very similar (my mom has an old accent, my sister a brand new one, and my dad a newer sonata).  My friends have a Spectra and they really like it.  Honestly, I don't know anyone with a Kia or a Hyundai that have said anything bad or had any real issues.