Ill tell ya... after I just retired my Amigo from DD duties, I needed a replacement...

So I looked, and I was going the used route, 1-3 year old.. and I looked at a lot of different vehicles... and ended up purchasing a Spectra5. The SX was at the top of the list, and was convinced that the hatchback would be more conduicive to transposrting gear and other items potentially needed for work, etc. So thats why I went with the Spec5 over the SX, same sport tuned suspension and body effects, so it has some personality and fun to drive factor, not just a boring econobox.

The civics, corollas, and other vehicles just didnt cut it, and with the 10/100k warranty on the new one, that made the decision easy. Priced at $15k out the door, fully optioned (with a 5sp) it couldnt be beat. The side benefit, is that my son will be driving in 4.5 years, and this car should hold up well enough for it to be a first car for him.

I am VERY impressed with the quality turnaround Kia has made. wehave had the Sorento for 2.25 years now, and 43k mile later, it has been a great vehicle, so the decision to add another Kia wasnt a large stretch.