Hi all. I'm about buying a 2001 Kia Spectra for my wife and new baby. I'd appreciate you guys advice as per the car (I mean the Pros and Cons). Please, it is pretty urgent as I intend to close out the deal by Monday.
Thanks.

Not a good car especially if the roads in your area are bad. No matter how cheap don't buy.
Go for Japanese preferably a Nissan primera 2000-2002 model for her.

Not a good car especially if the roads in your area are bad. No matter how cheap don't buy.
Go for Japanese preferably a Nissan primera 2000-2002 model for her. Cost b/w 700k-1m depending on grade. You will be glad you did. corolla 2000 model is also good costs around 800k.

^^Thanks bros, really appreciate it.

shevon: Hi all. I'm about buying a 2001 Kia Spectra for my wife and new baby. I'd appreciate you guys advice as per the car (I mean the Pros and Cons). Please, it is pretty urgent as I intend to close out the deal by Monday.
Thanks.

Not a bad car at all. Very few people know much about it that's why you are getting the responses like the ones above^^^.

Though made in Korea, Its as reliable as any Toyota corolla, Nissan Primera or any Japanese and is also called the Cerrato. A few of our customers own these cars and would not sell them for any reason due to their reliability.

It has low maintenance costs and superb fuel economy if well maintained by previous owner. Mostly comes with 1.6 Ltr engine that's just good enough to get you from a to b with ease.

Seats five people comfortably although its a small saloon/ hatchback. Some come with electric windows, mirrors and air conditioning as standard. What have you got on the one you are about to buy?

I would advice that you speak directly to current owners that you may know and seek their more honest opinions.


Car-Doctor.

@Car Doctor: Now I'm confused. Though I've not seen the car physically, I've got pictures and the car is relatively cheap (N330k) I don't really know what to ask the owner if I'm to speak with him.
I was thinking of sending a mechanic but I guess I should speak with him first. What am I supposed to ask?