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WAY impressed with this car!
c1carroll, 08/17/2014
updated 08/31/2022
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
59 of 62 people found this review helpful
Went shopping for a used Optima the minute I realized it was 'car time'. Found a used 2013 with 44K on it, and almost dismissed it out of hand for high miles, until I drove it, then ...WOW! Like it just rolled off factory floor. Loaded EX with ALL the bells and whistles. Have had it for 7 months and another 6K, and I cant find the slightest flaw. Getting about 24 MPG around town, and up to 38MPG on hwy, so I do NOT understand the MPG complaints I've read here. Car drives like it's on rails, and very quiet. My wife has the 2011 Sonata Limited so we're always comparing cars, and she'll admit, the Optima is the better of the 2. For the price, you can't beat it 4 years old now, and still drives like new. 72,000 miles and you cant feel ANY of them. Car is as new. Still getting great mileage and loving all the features. I'll drive this for at least another 6 years (I try to do 10 years on all my cars) without any worries. Other than tires and oil changes, no expense yet! 5 years of ownership now, and still loving this car. Not a day of trouble, and over 78K on it now. Still tight, quiet, and getting me up to 34 MPG on trips. Would 'highly' recommend this vehicle to any potential buyer. I'm sold on Kia. 6 years in...same story holds. Not a SINGLE issue with this car! 84K and performing perfectly. Tight, quiet, comfortable, economic...what else could you ask for. Now granted, I don't abuse it, but I don't baby it either. If you can find one used, don't hesitate to buy, it's going to give you many years of enjoyable driving at an unbelievable value. OK, now 8 years of ownership, and over 106K on the car, and still amazed with it! With the price of used cars, it's almost worth what I paid for it, and I may NEVER sell. When I bought it, dealer threw in a 100K warranty, and I never needed it. Now that it's expired, I still feel confident taking it on long trips without concern. 2 sets of tires, 2 sets of brakes, scheduled oil changes, almost nothing else. If you can find one used, especially in this market, grab it! OK, Now nearing 112K, and almost 9 years of ownership. Car still looks and runs new! If my driver seat wasn't showing signs of wear, the car could still be as good as new. Still just oil changes, tires, and gas..it's incredible. All mechanicals and electronics function as from day 1.Cost of ownership has been nominal, and now that a replacement would be well over $40K, I'll be happily driving it for several more years.
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ibergeron, 08/16/2013
2013 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
the Kia Optima we purchased was our third, we had an Amanti, we purchased a Sorento for our son, and now we have an Optima. the car ran great but it blew the engine. the repairs approved was a re-manufactured engine. Every mechanic I have spoken to said that a new engine in a 1 1/2 year old car with 21,500 miles was the correct repair NOT a re-manufactured engine. If you want a vehicle that will be repaired properly, stay AWAY From KIA.
Great car, but you have to buy a spare tire.
alanbala, 08/09/2012
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
37 of 41 people found this review helpful
We have over 1400 miles on our 2013 Kia Optima EX, and we are very impressed with the car. Beware! The car comes without a spare tire, and we had to spend about $210 for a kit and the dealer installed the space saver tire, wheel, jack and lug wrench kit. We still got a good deal, because the car comes with many features at a price point that beats the competition, and the dealer gave us a fair discount plus a "competitive incentive" available from Kia. Acceleration and gas mileage have improved greatly since passing 1000 miles on the odometer. A/C unit is powerful and cools fast. Car is comfortable, roomy, rides and handles well. Upscale look inside and out.
Fabulous car for money!!
Roger, 03/10/2016
updated 09/23/2020
2013 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Update 3: The vehicle has 146k miles on it now. The radio died around 140k and replaced it with aftermarket one with apple CarPlay which after doing it wish I would of done it a long time ago as this one predated when it comes standard on Kias. Other than that no other problems. Hoping it will make it to 200k which based on our avg driving should be 3-4 more years. Update 2: The vehicle now has 130k. Only problem is the rear camera which now has been completely out for the last 15,000 miles. I use mobile one full synthetic extended performance oil since new except for the time Kia changed the oil after the recall for the dipstick (it was a free oil change thrown by Kia) and I change the oil every 10,000-11,000 miles. Oil usage on mine has been low as it burns under 1 quart over this interval. (Make sure to check because the 2.4 engine needs to be kept around the full line) usually add 1/4 quart every 3,000 miles on mine. I did change the spark plugs around 120k miles. The tires have been replaced for the second time at 125,000 miles and I would recommend the Continental Truecontact Tour for this vehicle. The last Truecontacts (older version) lasted 72,000 and was just below 4/32. Going into the winter its not worth an additional 10k miles especially since I was able to get all 4 installed out the doors for around $450. Update 1: Still love the car. Rear breaks changed at 95k along with just regular maintenance (transmission fluid exchange and coolant flush). Battery needed replaced for first time also. Starting to have problems with rear camera going in and out. Just hit the 100k mark a couple weeks ago. Still going strong with zero major repairs. We bought the car Dec of 2012. Got the LX with convenience package. Out the door with remote start (added non OEM) for $19800. Very comfortable and drive it whenever I can (its the wife's car). Now it currently has 60k miles on it. Only stuff that has needed done so far is new tires at 53k and front brakes during the 60K mile maintenance service. OEM tires weren't great (horrible on snow) but the new tires have made the car even quieter and perform great on snow. Bottom line is for a brand new car with all the standard equipment it can't be beat.
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2012 EX Amazing
jerryk007, 09/10/2012
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
The Optima EX sedan is an amazing value automobile that I cannot still believe that this vehicle can be built for the cost! Great style; excellent interior design; dash assembly perfectly fit and easy to read; great leg room in rear and front; superior fit and finish for a mid sized sedan. Quiet ride-Yes-acceleration of a V6 in an in-line 4 YES! Changed oil to synthetic. I would highly recommend as one of "the" best in its' class!
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