Used 2001 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
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Great car - no resale value!
admasters, 04/15/2002
2001 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 4A)
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We have had our Optima for nearly a year now and still really like this car.A couple of minor things have been corrected - front headlight bulb, fuel gauge, and fuel door opening mechanism. My wife really likes driving this car and I also like the sportmatic transmission. The car is roomy and gets decent gas mileage. However, the re-sale value sucks!! That is probably why I will not by another Kia.
Great Road Car
GG, 04/09/2002
2001 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Great road car. Good power. Had problems with wind noise on the driver's side window. Fuel sender had to be replaced twice. Check engine light came on twice but was due to not having the fuel cap tight. This is a well performing car, especially if you do a lot of long distance driving.
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Whatever, 04/19/2002
2001 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I happened to own one while selling them to make a living. Periodically the CD/Cassette player gives an error indicating unable to locate last track played on the CD. We are going to have paint problems. Have you noticed the trunk, door, hood, door handle wells need another coat of the same metalic exterior pant? I dislike the wasted jet beams that spike straight up at about a 75-degree angle from horizontal. Look up at tall evergreens after dark while driving some night especially in the fog! "NO REAR CABIN LIGHTES"? Why should I have to feeeellll my way around the rear seats and rear floors in a 21st century automobile? This is Un-American.
Rusted/Rotted Out Frame w/ 65975 miles.
KarenD, 02/13/2009
2001 Kia Optima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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My experience with my '01 optima has not been pleasant. I have had to have both front windows repaired several times and they still don't work properly. My door locks don't work right, I have had to put money into this car hand over fist and now to find out that according to my inspection station (certified kia dealer) that this car is junk because it has a rotted out frame. I will never buy another kia again. I have had nothing but problems with this car since I bought it brand spanking new.
Great car for the money
Sal, 10/12/2002
2001 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I have only had this car a short time, but I am very happy with it. I trade my Audi in on the Optima, and have been surprised by how nice the Kia handles. The Optima has a nice ride, and good design.
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