My new econobox! (2000 Kia Sephia 1.8I4 16V DOHC 5 Speed)

[Fat Charlie]

They still had them, and having a 3 speed available as the base choice made the next trim level up (with a 4 speed) look like it was well worth the premium.

[dirtydave]

Im not sure if it is a 3 speed or a 4 speed honestly. I will know when i drive it.

Maechunbu is now beyond repair. I lack the skill or correct tools to fix her myself and it is way too much $$$ to take it to a shop.

gonna go to Crazy Ray's soon...

I have a few plans for the Corsica will make a build thread for it after I get it.


The KIA was named a korean name because it was built in korea!Maechunbu 매춘부 매춘부

The Corsica was made in the USA....

[Fat Charlie]

But it's not in the USA...

[2009Toyotoad]

Originally Posted by Miller88

Howcome such poor mileage from EPA?

At 2478 lbs curb weight and 100.8" wheel base its at the larger end of the compact car market. At 174.4 " in length its out of the size range of a subcompact. With 6.5" ground clearance and the length Its got a significant possibility of high pressure under the cat at speed.

Based on those factors alone I would consider another trunk wing. Nothing to huge but It should add a little down force. "EZ-:Lip" urethane moulding on the front bumper or air dam is a cheap $30 MPG improver.

[dirtydave]

yeah what a stupid name for a vehicle. hahahah

The sephia took alot of abuse and took very well to pulse and glide.
I bet the motor will outlive the rest of the car. (mazda engine)

Highest tank: 50.89 MPG
Lowest tank: 28.79 MPG (still over EPA)
Lifetime Fuel Economy: 42.1 MPG



Lifetime Fuel Economy: 42.1 mpg (US), 5.6 L/100 km, 50.5 mpg (Imp)

Total fills: 22
Average cost per gal/L: $3.00 per gal
Average cost per fill: $34.10
Average distance cost: $0.07 per mi.
Total fuel used: 250.14 gal
Total distance traveled: 10528.9 mi.
Total cost: $750.09
Total fuel saved vs. EPA: 228.4 gal.
Total saved: $685.2 (based on avg. cost per gal
Average tank distance: 478.6 mi.

Well I hit my goal of 40MPG and as cheap as possible.