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2007 Kia Optima Consumer Discussions
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Kia Optima Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Just got Optima EX [jjbbtx]
Thanks a bunch for your pricing info (and for not including OTD :>)). I was in the same boat as you, my previous cars,2003 MB, 2005 AUDI, 2007 Acura TL, so going to a KIA seem like a crazy idea until I saw the new design and I test drove it; in addition to all the toys it has for the price you pay. I am a value person, or I ... Read More
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Re: 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid [m6user]
I so agreed with you as well, when I leased my 2005 Audi A4 back then, I posted in the Audi forum I belonged, every single detail (price agreed, money factor, term, etc,) I even went as far as posted the Doc fees, etc. Then, when I purchased my 2007 Acura TL type S, I did the same thing (priced paid, interest rate, Doc fees etc), and I received some nice ... Read More
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2011 Optima Ex - $22,268
Just purchased a 2011 Optima Ex with the Premium Package, and Cargo Mat at Luther Kia in St. Paul (InverGrove Heights) for $22,268, which included the $1000 Customer Appreciation rebate. After my trade of a 2007 Nissan Altima with over 100K miles, I came away with a very appreciative $14,000 + Tax and Registration price. Very friendly experience. Very honest and upfront people. :) Did it all in under 3 hours ... Read More
seeking advice for optima owners
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seeking advice for optima owners
hey i m looking to buy my first car...camry,s r too expensive.....i m considering kia but i dont know anyone who has owned it before...my buying power is uptill 2007 optima....so i can make use of som advice in terms of maintanence costs.....can i consider 2004-5 models as well or should i go for 2006-7 and wat about 2006.5...and how much less or high mileage shud i be looking for.....i just ... Read More
Kia Optima Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Won't pay MSRP :P
Optima is a good looking car but.......... After quoting with 3 dealers in my area (South FL) I have decided to detail my 2007 Camry (50k miles) for $120. My "old" car still looks good and runs with NO problems. Don't fall for the hype A KIA is just a KIA, is not an Infiniti is not an Acura. Will consider it again when supply and demand conditions are right
Kia Optima Real World MPG
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Re: Kia Optima 2007-- MPG, Real World Numbers [backy]
Thoroughly enjoyed your rebuttle mickeyrom.....lmao.
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: Reason for buying new car---safety [m6user]
We own two cars.A 2006.5 KIA Optima and a 2007 Prius.I love car shopping,but I am retired and have fixed income which means I have bought my last new car.Fortunately both of our cars have the latest safety features,but I almost drool when I look at the new cars which I will never own.
2007 Kia Optima Front End Drag
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Re: 2007 Kia Optima Front End Drag [tachicoma]
Check the voltage across the battery terminals with the car idling and report back. I have a hard time believing that both headlights could fog up at the same time.
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Re: 2007 Kia Optima Front End Drag [lightfootfl]
Hi there, also experienced problems with Optima, same year of production, the model like the one in the pic http://www.cartrucktrader.com/Ad/For-Sale.cfm/501804378/2007-Kia-Optima/Chamberl- ain-SD/ I bought it a couple of months ago and it was OK until I noticed both front lights went dim, as if the humidity entered under the shields. How do I get rid of that? I'd appreciate your help.
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: Cars.com best of 2011: Kia Optima [aviboy97]
"It appears that the Honda Accord Coupe was the inspiration for the front end of the Optima. Nothing refreshing there, IMO." - Actually, the inspiration for the Optima's headlights was Kia's very own Kue concept which dates back to 2007. One could argue that both the Accord coupe and Lexus RX got the inspiration for the down-ward angled, rectangular headlights from Kia. One could also argue that the front of the ... Read More
2011-12 Optima
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Re: New Optima sub-site from Kia [m6user]
Hmmm. You want rattles, squeeks and minor breaks? That sounds like my Generation 7 Honda Accord. The car's drivetrain shows all the benefits of those years and years of Honda's engineering equity. The rest of the car shows the effects of Honda's continual and aggressive decontenting. Toyota did the same sort of decontenting with the current Camry. I also own a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe - an early production model of ... Read More
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Out next year?!?!?!
I don't know what to believe anymore... Please tell me that Autoweek got the dates wrong for the Optima. If you read the article, it says that the Optima is out "next year", and then the Hybrid out "1st quarter of 2011". Aren't they really the same timeframe? This is contrary to what Kia has "officially" put on their website. Also the Sportage 2.0T date could be wrong as well...this article ... Read More
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Re: Optima export production [dash5]
Yes you can resist. I am currently driving a 2007 G35x. I love this car, but the prospect of having more space with almost as much power, even more gadgets, at 2/3 of the price...I can't wait to get the Optima 2.0T. Come on Kia Canada...
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Re: from MSN Canada - first drive in Korea [conwelpic]
Capacity at Birmingham is 300,000 units. But they haven't ramped it up that high. Yet. With Sonatas now selling at an annual rate of about 220,000, they would not be able to satisfy demand for the Sonata, Optima, and Elantra just with the Birmingham plant. The Hyundai and Kia plants each have the capacity to build 300,000 vehicles annually, so both have room for additional models. Hyundai, which started production in ... Read More
Kia Optima 2006.5-2008
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Re: A question about the serpentine belt [mickeyrom]
My Kia Optima is 2007 4 cyl 2.4l. He said it wasn't easy. My husband is a mechanic and he said it was a real challenge. Evidently you need a correct wrench for the tension pulley some special wrench. He didn't buy one and he doesn't know the price. But evidently you can buy one. He made one himself. This is how he did it. It's a real pain to do. ... Read More
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Re: 2007 Owner Reviews-- valid or driveby shooting? [csandste]
Either I have been incredibly lucky,or those are posts created by the NRC. I love my KIA and it now has over 30K miles on it.You might remember my problems with the passenger seat air bags,but once that annoying problem was solved,the Optima has been nothing short of perfection.I'll let you know if that ever changes,but all I've done so far is change the oil,rotate tires and one time change the ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: My preference [schnellesauto]
I have NEVER gotten the EPA city mileage on any car I've had.My 97Chrysler was EPA 17 city,I was happy to get 14,and usually less.2006 Sonata 4 cyl I got 14 same as my 2007 Optima,which was rated I believe 24 city. I think it may be somewhat unfair though,because I live in a very small town, and in city driving the distances are so short that the car never gets ... Read More
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Re: Well then I guess you're right then... [iluvmysephia1]
I don't know about that other stuff,but my 2006.5(2007)KIA Optima with the 2.4 engine does have a timing chain.(Thank the Gods) But that Suzuki sure is a nice nice looking car.
Kia Optima 2006.5-2008
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Re: 2007 Owner Reviews-- valid or driveby shooting? [csandste]
All the really negative comments are puzzling. Seems to be many cars with multiple transmission failures, head gasket failures, starter failures, etc. But some comments are really strange. Like the one about the owner who had lots of problems starting at 42k miles, so he sold it, and "a month later" the new owner said he'd had lots of "insanely expensive problems" with the car. Which means either that new owner ... Read More
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2007 Owner Reviews-- valid or driveby shooting?
Was surprised to see the overall evaluation of the 07 Optima to be under eight, especially since it was quite high the last time I checked. Note the large block of extremely low rated comments, things I never see on the forum http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/2007/consumerreview.html --- is there some kind of Toyota salesman out there getting even or does the 07 really suck (earlier and later models don't seem to reflect this), and ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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backy...
judging from what I've seen I think it's gonna be a great looking new midsize sedan from Kia. And I like it better than the new 2011 Sonata. It is hard to tell from all the packaging, unfortunately. Here's an early look at the 2011 Kia Optima. With cladding. Kia Cadenza-another future Kia sedan-just a small notch larger than Optima And I was gonna switch my handle to iluvmylancergts but was ... Read More
Kia Optima Real World MPG
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Re: Kia Optima 2007-- MPG, Real World Numbers [backy]
Thank you for clearing up that for me.I read that the Chrysler I4 is not as refined as other 4s,yet the KIA and Hyundai 4 cyl engines are praised as being "refined".So,which is it? Obviously they are not the same.
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Re: Kia Optima 2007-- MPG, Real World Numbers [bob912]
...notice that the 2.4 Kia,Hyundai,and Dodge engine are the same No, they are not. I have done my homework on this, sir. Under the new joint venture, Hyundai will have the lead responsibility for implementing the decisions of the joint venture company for design, development and engineering. http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/pressrelease/e/corporate/detail156.html The initial design of the engine block was handled by Hyundai. It features siamesed bores, meaning that there is no coolant flow between ... Read More
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Re: Kia Optima 2007-- MPG, Real World Numbers [backy]
Would you take Wikipedia's word for it ? You already said a hyundai engine and you are spot on but there is a curve to hit. Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance is a joint between Dodge,Kia,and Hyundai to make the 2.4 engine that is used in your Kia and as I said before many Dodge products. Don't take my word for it just go to Wikipedia and if you want the facts ... Read More
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Re: Kia Optima 2007-- MPG, Real World Numbers [mickeyrom]
No, that's not what I said. Sorry you missed the little joke. Anyway, it's a HYUNDAI engine design, not a KIA engine. Let's move on, shall we?
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Re: Kia Optima 2007-- MPG, Real World Numbers [backy]
Hmmmm.....this is interesting.I take your side in a discussion and I'm nuts?
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Re: Kia Optima 2007-- MPG, Real World Numbers [mickeyrom]
Eating dry roasted, in-shell, or the cocktail variety tonight?
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Re: Kia Optima 2007-- MPG, Real World Numbers [backy]
You tell him Backy :P Defend the KIA's honor!
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Re: Kia Optima 2007-- MPG, Real World Numbers [bob912]
Let the car make a true name for itself not made up stuff. The Kia 2.4 is a Dodge engine redesigned by Korea. That is (unintentionally) hilarious. You tell someone not to make up stuff, then you make up stuff about the Optima's I4 being a Dodge engine redesigned by Korea. Please get your facts straight--especially before you accuse someone else of "making up stuff".
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Re: Kia Optima 2007-- MPG, Real World Numbers [perspicacity77]
No way you can touch a V6 camry 3.5 0- nothing,stop telling lies. :P The Kia 2.4 with 175 hp will do 0-60 in aprox. 9.6 seconds with the 5 speed. This is about the same as the camry 2.4 158 hp at 9.8. Don't just make up numbers to make your kia seem like a perfect car. :( CHANGING THE SPARK PLUGS AT BEST MIGHT GIVE YOU 3-4 MORE HORSEPOWER ... Read More
Kia Optima 2006.5-2008
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Re: 2008 KIA Optima [mickeyrom]
I can have a "problem" in the fact I would probably own an Optima now would it not be for the hard-to-find ABS and ESC before 2009 MY. And when I was looking high and low for an Optima, new or used, with ABS/ESC I found ONE (EX) I4 model within a 500 mile radius of me (actually it was about 400 miles away, in Schaumburg) in a six-month period. I ... Read More
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Re: 2008 KIA Optima [rfelt]
I have a 2006.5 Optima EX and the only difference is that mine has a tape deck in additional to the 6 disk CD changer.I have K on it and I still love it.No problems.You might get a better deal on a 2007,and it is essentially the same car.I agree with the other poster that the 2.4 engine is by far the better option. I would definitely recommend this car to ... Read More
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Re: More Action on The Board [bmetelsky]
Just last week I had to get my serpentine belt replaced on my 2007 Kia Optima too. I had 29,000 miles on mine. I got the 100,000 mile warranty and it wasn't covered. Said it was one of those maintenance items. I was so mad, I had my husband change it for me. Also other problems I had was getting my directional fixed. Right after I bought the car that went, ... Read More
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More Action on The Board
I have 58,000 on my 2007 Kia Optima and it continues to run like a charm! I have only had one issue to date - the serpentine belt needed to be replaced at 30,000 miles - a little soon in my estimation. I'm assuming it was a quirk. The car still looks and runs great!
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Re: HOOD BAY LIGHT WHAT DID I MISS [newbie08]
There are things about my Optima that I am surprised it does and doesn't have. KIA's are built to a price and they put on smart equipment, not a lot of junk. That is one thing I have noticed. I like the struts that hold up the hood. You don't see that on many cars in that price range. My parents bought a new Honda Accord EX-L and it doesn't have ... Read More
2009 Kia Optima
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Re: reliabilty [Vipergg]
Kias have improved a lot in reliability over the past few years. One data point on the Optima is that Consumer Reports has the 2009 Optima as "Much better than average" (its top mark) in predicted reliability, based on the 2006.5-8 Optimas. It rates the 2006.5 as "above average" and 2007 as "much better than average". It didn't report on the 2008 model in its April auto issue because of insufficient ... Read More
Kia Optima 2006.5-2008
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Re: 2007 kia optima recall [csandste]
I just changed it at 25K and the dealer asked "why so soon"? I do it every two years,but I know the manual requires it at 18K if heavy use.is your use considered so heavy? It cost around $75,but if you get it flushed,it is very much pricier.
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Re: 2007 kia optima recall [mickeyrom]
I was put off by the short mileage fluid requirements in the manual. How many miles when you changed it? How much did it cost you?
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Re: 2007 kia optima recall [aruba531]
I had my tranny fluid changed today at a KIA dealer,and there was no mention of any recall.
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Re: 2007 kia optima recall [aruba531]
I smell a rat. A bona-fide safety recall action, i.e. triggered by the NHTSA, would state the nature of the recall and would not give you only 72 hours to respond in order to honor the extended warranty. To me, this sounds like one of those imaginative (but misleading) marketing ploys we sometimes get in the mail. You could call Kia Customer Service or a Kia dealer to verify that there ... Read More
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2007 kia optima recall
Did anyone get a card in the mail regarding a safety issue recall on your 2007 Optima? The card doesn't say what it's about and to honor the extended warranty I have to respond within 72 hours. Does anyone know what this is about? Thanks, Sue
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Re: 2007 Optima Cabin Air Filter [epekarik]
Yes, you have a cabin filter and your fuel filter is in the tank. As mentioned on the Kia forum most of your questions are answered in your owners manual &/or in the online service manual.
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New to Optima
Bought a 2007 with 14k on the odometer a couple of weeks ago from CarMax. My 2001 Ford Focus hit 99k and started falling apart at all ends. Read many articles on the net before I decided to buy this car. Tried out Camry and Accord but they were out of my price range. I guess it's true that those two hold strong resale value. What I read on the Optima... ... Read More
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Re: Looking for Optima 2006.5 Owners Manual [redptc]
Thanks so much for the response! I went to the KIA Global Information System (http://www.kiatechinfo.com) this morning and couldn't locate it on the Glove Box Materials page, but since then the site has been updated and it's there now. The only problem is that I can't seem to figure out whether I should download the 2006 or 2007 PDF. There isn't a specific PDF for the 2006.5 model. Here's the page ... Read More
Kia Optima Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Re: Experience with Schaumburg Kia? [ksmigel]
Well, that makes my week. Nice to know I have been of some help. Now on the Optima... I've found a 2007 EX I4 that appears loaded except for the Appearance Package. So it has leather, heated dual power seats, etc. etc. AND most importantly has the ABS/ESC package. It's in my favorite color for the Optima, grey, has about 14k miles and appears from what I can tell from the ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: Some compliments to the KIA Optima [m6user]
Aviboy is in the business so I have to believe he knows what he's talking about both dealershipwise and at the auctions. But then again he is a car salesman so you have to take everything with a grain of salt. Go to cars.com and enter in a search for zip code "06804" and a search within a 50 mile radius. You will see what I'm talking about. These stinkin Mazda6's ... Read More
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Re: Some compliments to the KIA Optima [m6user]
I just went on Cars.com and pulled up used Mazda6s for sale in Chicago area and the majority of the the 07s with similar mileage have asking prices of around $14,900. I assume those prices are negotiated down to something between $13k and $14k. Even if it's $13k---that's not bad 1st year depreciation from $16500. Actually we are talking about nearly 2 years depreciation on the 07's now, since 09's are ... Read More
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Re: Some compliments to the KIA Optima [aviboy97]
I just did a search on for 2007 Mazda6s within 50 miles of my zip code in NW Chicago suburbs which would include a lot of Milwaukee and Chicago and there were 84 2007 Mazda6 listings. Only one was over $17499 and that was a crazy price of $19,982 for an I4 GT. Yeah, I'm sure that Ford dealer will get that. Anyway, of these 84, the vast majority are asking ... Read More
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Re: Some compliments to the KIA Optima [m6user]
Just look at the Carmax site, they are selling a 2007 Mazda6 I Sport, (not VE) with 20k for $17.7 stock #: 5366031 Rebates might effect resale value, but those rebates might be gone next year. i.e. don't think the 2009 will have a rebate. Not every one is hanging out at these forums looking at prices paid Even Mickeyrom admitted he might have paid too much for his Optima.
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Re: Some compliments to the KIA Optima [m6user]
Hertz is like carmax, their web site says: With our low fixed prices you have the advantage. You get all the value and savings without the aggravation of pushy salesmen and high-price negotiations. http://www.hertzcarsales.com/advantages/advantage.jsp I see $14-15K on their site, only lists cars in CA and HI, but still... They probably figure people will be comparing them to the 2009 model, so selling them for probably about what they paid might ... Read More
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Re: Some compliments to the KIA Optima [moveover]
Btw. 2007 Mazda6 ex-rentals (Hertz) are selling for $15-16k with 30K That would be nice but Mickeyrom is correct I feel about the discounting/rebates affecting resale values. I don't doubt that Hertz is asking that much for them but I would highly doubt they are getting close to those prices. Unless of course they take them to somewhere in the country where "people have never seen $5000 off of MSRP for ... Read More
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Re: Some compliments to the KIA Optima [mickeyrom]
In 2006 MAZDA had the 50/4 yr bumper to bumper and reduced that in 2007 to 36/3 yr with a 60/5yr drive train According to a leading German publication the Mazda6 is the most reliable car for the first 100,000 km Btw. 2007 Mazda6 ex-rentals (Hertz) are selling for $15-16k with 30K
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Re: Some compliments to the KIA Optima [mickeyrom]
we are going way off subject Is comparing the pricing of midsize sedans is considered to be off-topic here in the midsize sedans comparison discussion? Clearly you are surprised by what the actual selling price of the Mazda6 had been, as I had postulated :) . The point being that Kia and Hyundai are not the only lower priced options in the midsize segment. The Mazda6 and at times Ford Fusion ... Read More
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Re: Some compliments to the KIA Optima [mickeyrom]
I think the key word in Jeffy's response was "were" on the Mazda6 pricing. He is referring to the 2008/2007s before the new Mazda6 which is what you are pricing on the Mazda web. Don't know why you would compare a newly redesigned model that just came out with no discounting to your Optima pricing. a 2008 Mazda6 equipped as he described was selling all over Chicagoland for $5k to $5.5k ... Read More
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Some compliments to the KIA Optima
This car has gotten very little ink on this thread,so I am here to sing it's praises.I have had mine since Nov of 2006 and it's running great! It's a 2006.5 model which actually is a 2007. It handles as well as a Jag,gets good mileage on the highway,is comfortable and has a very nice stereo.I think it's the best kept secret in the car world. Although the car has been ... Read More
Kia Optima 2006.5-2008
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20,000 miles later.....still love our Optima :)
I think it's time to check on all the 2006.5 and 2007 model Optima owners feelings about their car now. Once the air bag issue was resolved....I have had no repairs at all.Of course I change the oil etc. but no repairs or adjustments.I am a happy camper.I use 5-20 Synthetic Mobil 1 oil.I change at 6 month intervals,always less than 6000 miles.90% of my driving is highway.(maybe more)I keep my ... Read More
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Re: Do people look at you strange when you tell them your Kia is a 2006.5 model [jaydean]
I also purchased a 2007 Kia Optima EX V6 model, fully loaded but without the ESC/ABS. It came with all power options, leather heated seats, sunroof, Infinity stereo, Not sure why Kia would build such a model without ESC/ABS. I bought it because of the very good price, it costs less than a Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra or Honda Civic. The car looks very good and drives well. I decided to ... Read More
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Re: Do people look at you strange when you tell them your Kia is a 2006.5 model [csandste]
What is weird is that Kia had two Spectra models, each designated 2004. That was really confusing. Journalists and others took to calling the new Spectra "2004.5" just to keep it straight from the old one. Similarly, VW didn't officially call the 2005.5 Golf a 2005.5, but the "New Golf." At least we could keep it straight from the old Golf. Maybe the confusion over the Spectra caused Kia to use ... Read More
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Re: EX I4--leather or not? [mickeyrom]
I think things may have changed for 2008. I happen to have a brochure from 2007 and it mentions a "leather package" for the EX. No such package now on the EX. I did go to kia.com, "build your own" or whatever. Also the list of features there--where it shows both leather and cloth checked off for the EX I4. Anyway, it may be a moot point. Last night I checked ... Read More
Kia Optima Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Price for a "new" 2007?
A dealer close to me is promoting "special purchase" a sale on 2007 Kia Optimas. These cars are new (no miles), but just didn't sell, and now this dealer has about a couple dozen of them. The 2008 model of the same car currently carries a $3000 rebate. I'm very interested in buying one of the 2007 models - if I can get a good deal. The problem is, I have ... Read More
Kia Optima 2006.5-2008
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Question about Keyless Entry
Hi, my wife and I just bought a used 2007 Kia Optima LX, 4 cyl auto with only 4000 miles and love it (much better then the 1997 Saturn SC2 coupe we traded!). The vehicle only came with one key and no keyless entry remote fobs so we went online and order two with an FCC# OSLOKA - 674T. The problem is now the dealer is telling us that this is ... Read More
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Re: This board's been asleep for three weeks... [backy]
The 2006.5 is the 2007,but the 2008 is slightly different.I think only that the EX lost the cassette deck.However,all are pretty much the same car with the same issues and same power train so why not consolidate.I'm all for it.BTW has anyone looked up KIA Optima on youtube? There is one guy who really...really loves his KIA.Others ...not so much...
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Re: This board's been asleep for three weeks... [mickeyrom]
About time some body wrote on this board again (thanks mickeyrom and csandste) I have observed the inactivity on this board the past weeks and was beginning to wonder if we (Optima owners) have nothing more to say about our Optimas. To get things rolling again here's a few question for anyone who might know: 1)What are the specifications for the front and rear stabilizer bars on the 07 Optima? (Any ... Read More
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Re: 2007 Optima LX Auto Trans [brhutchi]
Wow The new price is 11,995.00 for a new kia 2007 optima LX with auto msrp 18,235.00. I just need to sell my old car before going to the dealer. I hope come with cash on march 31 7:00PM and get the car out the door price of less than 12,000.00
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Re: Price paid...2007 Optima EX V6 [nap2001]
On prices paid, it's more comparative to ignore TTL since states vary so much in how they treat this. In Missouri, for instance, sales taxes is paid to the city of residence, not the dealer location and is delayed by up to 30 days from the sale date. Some states charge extra for plates and others such as Missouri have plates that transfer from car to car. Some states don't have ... Read More
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The thing is is that things like
ESC and ABS are nice safety additions, but, are they totally and really necessary? I am not sold that they are. What's wrong with careful and steady and intelligent driving? The Hyundai Sonata was being put down by several people early on(the newly re-designed Sonata built in Alabama I'm talking about here)for having a front seat that bent down too much at the front, resulting in an uncomfortable sitting position. The ... Read More
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2007 altima
just bought a kia optima 2007 lx with the sound,interior package with stability control.many options.did better on price with all the options than any other cars i looked at.i showed a close friend who is a manager for a toyota lot and he said you better grab it .wanted to look at tha amanti their was none on the lot. they had 9 but were sold.the dealer gave 4500.00 on any ... Read More
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Re: where is it? [tjdepere2004]
It has not been discontinued. There are actually some changes from the 2007,but it looks exactly the same.Why don't you just google 2008 KIA Optima.
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Re: Optima/Sonata quick drive comparison... [csandste]
CDs are so "90s". I'm ready to move up to iPod music for MY next car. No moving parts to screw up! Don't know why in the WORLD anybody'd want cassettes this day and age. I've read a reviewer who was disappointed in the quality of the stereo, though, said it was too "bassy" or "buzzy", can't remember which. See, and I hate aftermarket stereo and speakers because they don't have ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: 07 vs. 08 Accord [urnews]
" but how many mid-size owners on this forum have I4s? We have a V6 2007 Fusion, for example." I have a top of the line KIA Optima with an I4.Incidently Hyundai now offers their best Sonanta with leather etc. for the first time with an I4. BTW, I get all the power I will ever need with my I4 Auto.This alleged need of more power for safety IMO is bogus. ... Read More
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2008 KIA Optima
It seems to be more or less same as the 2007,but the EX no longer has a casette player.Almost all of the specs are the same.
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Re: Accord joins Legacy as IIHS Top Picks [colloquor]
Conspiracy theory, again! Of the sixteen vehicles listed in that link (previous post), only one is from 2007 (Kia Optima). 2008 Accord and Camry have been out for couple of months but 2008 Malibu is the newest, and still found itself being tested. Payola?
Article Comments: 2006.5 Kia Optima Full Test
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Posts moved
Here's the link: 204meca, "Kia Optima 2007" #551, 21 Oct 2007 1:58 pm.
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: For pat... [pat]
As pat notes I recently commented on the 4 cylinder 2.4 liter engines used in both Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata on another topic thread in this site. My original post/reply was directed at comments by a 2007 Sonata owner who felt his car didn't have enough power. He lives in western Pa which is mountainous and I noted we traveled to western Pa using rented Optima's and Sonata's at various ... Read More
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Re: Aura I4 [backy]
Why not get the 'o7 then? If you do not need the larger 2008, just go for the 2007 and get the deal. You may avoid the first year out blues too. I hear of some 6-4-3 engine now for the V6. Sounds like possible trouble to me. And I do not need the car to be an inch taller, nor three inches longer, as it is pretty big already. And ... Read More
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Re: Aura I4 [m1miata]
Have you researched the Optima? You might be surprised. The automotive press' consensus is that it's a better car than the Sonata, at least in I4 trim. It has received strong reviews from MT (a 2007 COTY finalist), C/D (ranked just below the Accord and new Altima in the last mid-sizer comparo, with the comment that it out-Toyota'd the Camry; and CR has it (the I4) ranked above the Sonata (and ... Read More
2007 Kia Optima Front End Drag
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Re: 2007 Kia Optima Front End Drag [mcfehn]
Try tapping the accelerator pedal once quickly, see if it disappears.
Kia Optima 2006.5-2008
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Re: Motor Trend New Car Issue [backy] -- IIHS test
I emailed IIHS last Fall asking when the Optima would have the side crash tests completed. At that time their website stated to be tested. The gentlemen informed me NOT before July 2007. I emailed again a few weeks ago, he now tells me that it will not be tested this year. The reason was Kia "thinks" it will do ok. I do not fully understand but in a follow up ... Read More
2007 Kia Optima Front End Drag
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Re: 2007 Kia Optima Front End Drag [mcfehn]
I haven't noticed that with my Kia Optima, although I have the four cylinder version.
What is the consenus on 2006.5 Optima?
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Re: What is the consensus on 2006.5 Optima? [mickeyrom]
I would certainly recommend the KIA Optima 2006.5 or 2007 to anyone that was looking for a new vehicle.
2007 Kia Optima Front End Drag
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2007 Kia Optima Front End Drag
I bought a 2007 Kia Optima a little over 24 hours ago. It's a great car for the price. I got the EX 2.7 V6. The only thing I've noticed...and it's really not that big of a deal...is that when I let up on the gas it seems the front end of the car wants to dip down. Has anyone else noticed this? And if so...do you have any idea why ... Read More
Kia Optima 2006.5-2008
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Re: 2007 KIA Optima low beams [aruba531]
The issue was with the air-bag on the passenger side not working.They re-flashed the computer and that fixed it.Expect good gas mileage on the hwy,but probably not initially.It might take a few thousand miles to see that.I have a 4 cylinder with automatic, and I have gotten as high as 36 MPG. The other issue was with the headlights,but they cant fix that.Its just in the design.Get used to it...I did. ... Read More
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Re: 2007 KIA Optima low beams [mickeyrom]
I will be using my car to travel on the highway to work everyday approx 40 min ride each way @ 65-68 miles per hour. I love the cruise control and hope that gives me good mileage. I know nothing will compare to the Scion in that area, but the comfort will more than make up for that. What issues did you have initially so that I can look out for ... Read More
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Re: 2007 KIA Optima low beams [aruba531]
You're welcome.As far as liking my car...first of all technically it's a 2006.5,but in reality it is a 2007.I've had some issues with it initially,but I am now learning to like it quite a bit.If only it would get better gas mileage in town,it would be just great.
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Re: 2007 KIA Optima low beams [mickeyrom]
Thank you! I took a drive again last night, and it appears to be better, but you are right, the pattern is weird. Other than that, I love the car. Rides real nice and quiet. Has nice pickup on takeoff. I had a Scion XA before, so anything would seem better I'm sure, but I really like the car. How about you? :)
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Re: 2007 KIA Optima low beams [aruba531]
The only problem I have with the low beams on my Optima is a weird pattern you can see when going slightly downhill,but the lights seem bright enough to me.They illuminate better than my old Town & Country.
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2007 Kia Optima low beams
Has anyone noticed that the low beams on the 2007 Optima is very low? Low meaning, they point too low. I just purchased this car last weekend and the first time I drove at night, it was horrible. I had to drive home with the brights on. When I went down a hill, I couldn't see more than 15' in front of me and I thought this was dangerous. I brought ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Fusion update take 3
We have been using a 2007 Fusion "S" rental for two weeks tomorrow. It is a 4 cylinder 5 speed automatic. After a driving it a little over 1K miles this past 2 weeks I believe I will update my observations and since the transmission repair on our 95 Stratus should be finished today or tomorrow it will likely be my last. 1. My initial observation of a noisy (induction noise) ... Read More
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Re: Mileage and "Hyper-Miling" [urnews]
Since I am now driving a rental 2007 "S" model 4 cylinder/5 speed auto Fusion for an undetermined length of time it would pay you to read (and heed maybe?)some of those observations I am posting. First, and maybe foremost to you would be the excessive engine noise followed closely by fuel economy which at 26.5 highway is unremarkable among similar sized 4 cylinder (and some V-6) competition. This week I ... Read More
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More Fusion perceptions
I have been noting my perceptions on a 2007 Fusion "S" 4 cylinder 5 speed automatic. Originally I was comparing it to a 2006.5 Kia Optima since I almost literally jumped out of the Kia into the Fusion. Now as I have driven the Fusion more and on a weekly repeated trip of a little over 300 miles I will say more. 1. The initial observation of a noisy engine (induction ... Read More
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preliminary perceptions
Here is the senario. I rented a 2006.5 Kia Optima (30K miles showing) LX 2.4 liter 4 cylinder 5 speed automatic. I drove this car about 1000 miles exactly over 2 days with 4 adult passengers and all our luggage. Route of travel included driving west to the far south western corner of Ohio from western Pa. Here are my observations: 1.The car was comfortable...quiet..rode smoothly with plenty of room in ... Read More
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Re: Camry/Saturn road test [elroy5]
You may want to read this comparo. It may enlighten you. http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/12148/2007-chrysler-sebring-touring-vs-2- - 007-honda-accord-se-vs-2007-kia-optima-ex-vs-2007-nissan-altima-25s-vs-2007-satu- - rn-aura-xe-vs-2007-toyota-camry-le.html That was a very interesting read, Elroy5. Of course I would like to have seen a Fusion thrown into the mix, but was not surprised that the Accord finished first.
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Re: Camry/Saturn road test [welspastor]
You may want to read this comparo. It may enlighten you. http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/12148/2007-chrysler-sebring-touring-vs-2- 007-honda-accord-se-vs-2007-kia-optima-ex-vs-2007-nissan-altima-25s-vs-2007-satu- rn-aura-xe-vs-2007-toyota-camry-le.html
Kia Optima 2006.5-2008
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Re: The new world order 2007 [iluvmysephia1]
Nice to see you back here ILUV, did you buy the Suzuki? As for mileage, I get about 33 on the road with the Maxx. I haven't quite hit that yet on the Optima but they're notoriously stiff when new. We're taking the first decent road trip this week from St. Louis to Branson. That ought to put another 800 miles or so on the car. My wife has put fewer ... Read More
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The new world order 2007
Kia Optima is an awesome package overall. And it's styling is classic Kia. That is, great amounts of thought put in to it. No kidding, I still believe my '99 Kia Sephia had it all over Honda's Civic and Toyota's Corolla in the looks department. Kia has made nice strides in quality since 1999 and the new Optima is a great car giving the owner great value. Gas mileage is certainly ... Read More
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2007 Kia Optima
The 2007 is an LX with the Appearance Package (guess I should have mentioned that earlier).They had Ex's but they all had sunroofs,which I'm not crazy about (funny how you can find them with sunroofs,but hardly any with ABS).Why did I get the Appearance package?It does handle alot better with the 17in tires (drove a brand new LX w/o Appearance Pkg back to back). For a $1,000 you get V-rated Michelin ... Read More
2006.5 Kia Optima Styling
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Re: 2006.5 KIA Optima Styling [micro99]
The Optima is a very small looking car especially from the rear.My Sonata definitely looked more substantial. Have you noticed that on the 2007s,really the same car,the logo and the names are in gold?I think that looks pretty nice,but mine has that old black and silver. Maybe its because a black car.I saw a red 2007,an LX,but that gold really shines.
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Is it that different?
Is the horsepower of todays cars that different than the massive V8 horsepower wars of 30-45 years ago, really? I mean, if cars can have 260+ horsepower and have 2008 revised fuel economy estimates in the mid 20s combined like the Camry does, where is the problem? Bring on the power if the economy comes with it, I say. Apparently, power matters to some people, or they wouldn't get the V6 ... Read More
Kia Optima Real World MPG
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Re: Kia Optima 2007-- MPG, Real World Numbers [perspicacity77]
What made you change plugs?At 17,000K it was certainly not scheduled.Your post is so technicsl that it makes me think that you are a mechanical engineer.Are you?
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