# 2006 Kia Spectra - any issues?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-any-issues/128926>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** spectra, kia\
**Created:** [November 15, 2018, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-any-issues/128926 "2018-11-15T22:09:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![nina01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/4af34b/32.png) [@nina01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nina01)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-any-issues/128926/1 "2018-11-15T22:09:03Z")

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what are some of the issues you have had with your kia spectra and would you recommend this car as a reliable mode of transportation

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-any-issues/128926/2 "2018-11-15T22:33:58Z")

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Nina, I guess you are looking at a 2006 to buy. It means nothing as to what other people have had because a 12 year old vehicle has to stand on it’s own. Pay about 100.00 to 125.00 and have a mechanic inspect if for you. What ever problems that year had may have been taken care of by now.