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2001 Kia Sephia, good for first car?
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Tomorrow I'm going to look at a 2001 Kia Sephia, from what I've been told there's nothing drastically wrong with it. It's only 800 dollars which is reasonable for my first car purchase.

Is there anything I should be aware of when I go look at this car, and is there anything I should know about this car?

I did some research but I'm not a guy who is knowledgeable when it comes to whats under the hood etc.
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Not going to lie there not reliable just save your money and get something that's not going to be a money pit.

Plus I know a few people with kias broke down in there yard most were engine and trans problems now there just lawn art
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GMC wrote Not going to lie there not reliable just save your money and get something that's not going to be a money pit.

Plus I know a few people with kias broke down in there yard most were engine and trans problems now there just lawn art


I don't have time to save. I need a job whic hrequires a car and Im on a mega low budget
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GMC wrote Not going to lie there not reliable just save your money and get something that's not going to be a money pit.

Plus I know a few people with kias broke down in there yard most were engine and trans problems now there just lawn art


I don't have time to save. I need a job whic hrequires a car and Im on a mega low budget



Well how many miles are on it, what is it a v4 or v6?
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GMC wrote
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GMC wrote Not going to lie there not reliable just save your money and get something that's not going to be a money pit.

Plus I know a few people with kias broke down in there yard most were engine and trans problems now there just lawn art


I don't have time to save. I need a job whic hrequires a car and Im on a mega low budget



Well how many miles are on it, what is it a v4 or v6?


as far as I'm aware it's a v4 and idk how many miles im going to look at it tomorrow and test drive it. I always get told cars are very unreliable, but i dont have much to work with :/
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Circuit wrote
GMC wrote
Circuit wrote
GMC wrote Not going to lie there not reliable just save your money and get something that's not going to be a money pit.

Plus I know a few people with kias broke down in there yard most were engine and trans problems now there just lawn art


I don't have time to save. I need a job whic hrequires a car and Im on a mega low budget



Well how many miles are on it, what is it a v4 or v6?


as far as I'm aware it's a v4 and idk how many miles im going to look at it tomorrow and test drive it. I always get told cars are very unreliable, but i dont have much to work with :/



Best thing is to look at all the fluids, like if the oil is very black it needs changed and trans only thing for that is if it smells burnt its got a bad trans but other than that you should be good
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GMC wrote
Circuit wrote
GMC wrote
Circuit wrote
GMC wrote Not going to lie there not reliable just save your money and get something that's not going to be a money pit.

Plus I know a few people with kias broke down in there yard most were engine and trans problems now there just lawn art


I don't have time to save. I need a job whic hrequires a car and Im on a mega low budget



Well how many miles are on it, what is it a v4 or v6?


as far as I'm aware it's a v4 and idk how many miles im going to look at it tomorrow and test drive it. I always get told cars are very unreliable, but i dont have much to work with :/



Best thing is to look at all the fluids, like if the oil is very black it needs changed and trans only thing for that is if it smells burnt its got a bad trans but other than that you should be good



Thats the plan my man! I'm a tall guy so I might not fit in this kia, i really just need it to go to work and go home with the occasional detour if you know what I mean
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GMC wrote Not going to lie there not reliable just save your money and get something that's not going to be a money pit.

Plus I know a few people with kias broke down in there yard most were engine and trans problems now there just lawn art


Agree, would be better to get an old BMW or something that has been well engineered.

I have picked up a 525D for £400 which is around $600.
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