Car financing: Kia Spectra
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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We do not have a Kia Spectra for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
Every Kia Spectra year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8.7 to 9.0 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2008 | 8.7 to 9.0 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2007 | 9.0 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2006 | 9.4 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2005 | 9.4 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2004 | 9.4 to 10.7 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 2003 | 9.8 to 10.7 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2002 | 9.8 to 10.7 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 114 |
| 2008 | 0 | 121 |
| 2007 | 1 | 152 |
| 2006 | 1 | 100 |
| 2005 | 2 | 103 |
| 2004 | 1 | 71 |
| 2003 | 0 | 90 |
| 2002 | 0 | 92 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
The Kia Spectra: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no Kia Spectra for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the Kia Spectra before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
What the Spectra is like
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway.
Who rents the Spectra
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
Try the Spectra on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Spectra answers the big questions. Drive the Spectra on your commute before you commit to it.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Ready when you are
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a Kia Spectra from us first.
Ask us about the Kia Spectra
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Kia Spectra for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Kia Spectra
Does CarmaCars sell the Kia Spectra?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a Kia Spectra before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.