There's still much to be done, I figure some body work might pay off and hopefully she'll shine. Lots of little touches hear and there, in total probably $800-$1000 worth of parts and mostly DIY labor. Other than some heavy dents and scratches and faded plastic and worn interior it looks like she'll make it with some tlc. Once I cleaned it up decently it started coming back together, but obviously age isn't something easy to undo. Definitely had some problems with it when I took it over. Last year I started taking more of an interest in fixing it up, it gave me a chance to figure things out and it helped me keep my mind off family issues at the time. It was shinny and new and smelled so great! Well it's been a long time now, and it wasn't always well taken care of. I could've written about it back then and how awesome it was in its hey-day. We had all kinds of used cars, just due to the fact that we couldn't afford something new. The passenger side door lock has never worked automatically, and Kia wanted to charge over two hundred dollars to repair what should have been an easy fix.This car was purchased new back in 2006 and it was a big deal for the family since it was the first new car we'd owned. There was a recall with this to do a new rustproof and undercoating. Rust damage has started to show up, and Kia sent out a notice saying the undercoat was showing issue with not protecting the car from rust damage. The snow and salt have not been kind to the outside body. I've had to superglue that back together. I have found some of the window trim has started coming off. The engine seems louder now in its old age like it's on its last leg, just trying to get me where I need to go. Could just be from living in the north with all the bad weather, but seems like I'm always having to get them changed out. The check engine light came on earlier this year due to a faulty oxygen sensor. Took about a day for it to break as well. After taking off the inside panel and repairing the handle, I found the inside handle was also breaking. The outside driver's side door handle ripped off in my hand as I was trying to get inside. Now that the Kia Spectra is about ten years old, it seems to be showing its age from what I can tell. Looking for a 2006 Kia Spectra for sale Use our search to find it. Kia is a must-own car if you love value and savings. Gets you where you need very reliably, and safely. Dealer Price The amount you can expect to pay if you buy a 2006 Kia Spectra5 from a dealer. The outside design is very sleek and pretty.

It is a small and compact vehicle that can fit almost anywhere. It is a comfortable car for all passengers, and has plenty of room in the trunk for luggage and or groceries. Handling in rain has also been a high point with this Kia Spectra. We get a ton of snow and ice up here, and I have never felt like I was in danger of getting stuck or swerving off the side of the road. I moved up to upstate NY about five years ago, and have found this car to handle exceptionally well in bad weather. This has given me great confidence when I take it on long road trips that it will make out there, and back. The car has upheld over the last 8 years, giving me very little issues and little cause to be in the shop. The car has proven to be generally easy in repairs and maintenance. Kia Spectra has fantastic gas mileage, but still has enough power to make you feel good on the road. Not because it is giving me issues, but because I am just ready to say goodbye. Now, 8 years later I am finally looking to trade this car in. I always feel like I have plenty of power, but know I am saving on fuel costs. Gas mileage has also been a great feature with this car. The car runs well, and stays comfortable even after a long ride. Never had any kind of trouble out on the road. Another aspect of traveling, is I take a lot of trips in this car. Us and all of our luggage fit with no issues. Went with three other guys to the beach for a Memorial Day weekend. The inside was roomy could have five people in it with no issues. In the last 8 years, besides normal maintenance and a few odd mechanical problems, this car has been incredible. which were not originally manufactured for sale in the United States. That was fine with me I drive cars until they die. Manufacturer Subject lines HYUNDAI ISUZU JAGUAR KIA MOTORS this section. Sure the car is good, but it doesn't hold its value. Even after buying the car, there were naysayers. Now in 2008, Kia was becoming the underdog in performance and quality. I remember before this time, they had always told my father and I to stay away from Kias.

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