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Used 2001 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Not bad

Roger2, 12/07/2003
2001 Kia Optima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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It is a pretty good car for its price.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Please somebody fix my windows

JoannR262, 01/02/2004
2001 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I really like my Kia - but there is always a problem with the electric windows, always. They go up halfway and stop working, or won't go up at all. They do go down just fine, but driving in the snow after passing a toll booth with the window down is ridiculous. I am trying another dealership to try and get the problem fixed. Other than this one problem, I have been satisfied.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Car

New Yorker, 09/02/2002
2001 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I just had my first child and needed a reliable car that was inexpensive but still looked flashy. (I wasnt ready for the mini van) The Kia Optima is it! The V-6 is a blast to drive especially with the porsche designed tiptronic transmission. When I sit in traffic its on automatic, but when i want to feel the road and the engine, I flip over to manual mode. Tne interior is roomy. I am a 6'2'' and i am very comfortable in the ride. WE just drove to Disney from NY and it was a pleasure. When it comes to styling, people cannot take their eyes off of this car. My boss who owns multiple luxury cars belives it looks like a BMW.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Excellent

PDBurns, 03/15/2004
2001 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The car is great to drive, very resoponsive gets up to Hwy speed very quickly. Very little problems and what there was was taken care of right away. I would recomend this car to anyone.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car for the Money

pizzu, 04/27/2002
2001 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Just purchased the Kia Optima (2001). Would have like a Honda Accord but saved myself about 6 grand by opting for the Kia. It's a lot of car for the money. Looks and feels like a luxury car. I feel I made a great choice. I would like to rate their Service Center as excellent. They took off some minor scratches, did oil change (minor things to get me and my 2001 on the road right away). All in all a very pleasant experience.

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