Used 2005 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
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piece of &%$#......
joel29m, 10/19/2011
2005 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
ive been getting work done on this car since the first year we had it! problems: 2 batteries, timing belt, condenser, lights, 3 thermostats, motor mounts, valve cover gasket leaks, oem car stereo, air bag, tension pully, and rear seatbelt. bought it in 2005, and getting rid of asap!!! got into it with the dealer about the warranty, and it only has 89,000 miles and had more ##@# done to it than my 91 corolla by 80%!!!!
THE SMILING COBRA
alantalbot, 02/19/2012
2005 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought it used from Enterprise Cars in Jan 2007, it had 40K miles on it then. Had it for almost exactly 5 years. In that span of time, nothing really ever went wrong with it. It drove great. I did all the required maintenance on it. Timing belt was done at 75K. After about 4 years, gas mileage started to decline. Took it in for fuel system cleaning and a few other things. Suddenly, with no warning, there was an engine malfunction. It wasn't even overheating or making noise, but it was permanently damaged. I said goodbye to it was it was taken away to the junkyard, got 600 bucks for it. I was told by others that altho Kia is kinda cheaply made, that they'll run forever. What a lie.
Worth the money !
Kristen, 02/15/2016
2005 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Car got to 210,000 miles and the timing chain broke . No complaints at all, never had any other problems at ! Headlights needs replacing quick but that's my only complaint & that's a cheap fix . I'm gonna miss mine dearly !
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12 Years and Still Going Strong
Wick, 07/31/2017
2005 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this car in 2005 (12 years ago), primarily for my wife's use. Bought it on the basis of price and warranty with the idea that a manufacturer would not offer a 10yr./100,000 mile drive train warranty on a sub-standard product. Was not disappointed. Twelve years later and no engine or drive train problems. Since I rarely drive, or even ride, in this vehicle I can't say much about handling, comfort, etc. except that my wife hasn't complained. I do, however, deal with the maintenance and repair. We have not had any major repair issues in these 12 years. Just normal maintenance and repairs that are the result of normal wear and tear (tires, brakes, etc.) And after 11 Wisconsin winters the paint is still very good with the exception of two small spots of rust. But the vehicle's electrical system has been an annoyance in that I have had to replace numerous exterior lights (tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and headlights) much more frequently than on any other vehicle that I've ever owned. Also have had a problem with the power drivers seat. The dealership replaced the switch while warranty was still in effect. It again began to malfunction a few months ago. At that time the problem was corrected by cleaning the contacts on the switch. Other than the nuisance problems with the lights and power seat switch, this has been a very reliable, durable vehicle. A very good value.
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After Head On Crash -- bought 2nd Optima!
Rachel, 10/18/2005
2005 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my first Kia Optima early 2004 & was in a severe head on collision December of the same year. The other party was going about 60-65mph while I was at a complete stop. I sustained severe injuries to my ankle, & my car was totaled from the impact. I felt so confident w/the outcome of the collision, that I immediately went back to the dealership to negotiate my SECOND Kia Optima. The car rides smooth, & I get compliments on the "look" of the car with people asking me all the time..."What type of car is that?" When I tell them it's a Kia, they look amazed. When I tell them my story--jaws drop! I WOULD recommend the OPTIMA to anyone looking for a classy, sharp car at reasonable cost!
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