Used 2002 Kia Optima Sedan Consumer Reviews
Honda Killer
This car cost less than a new Accord LX and has way more options. We are very happy with our choice to buy a KIA. The build quality is better than Honda and generally so is everything else. KIA, if it keeps it up will be the next Honda. Great pricing and tons of options on a solid car. In my opinion the car is under valued on todays market. But that should change. Just look at what people are saying about it. I would buy another Optima any day!
You get what you pay for
I have had this car for one year with no problems yet. It is very responsive on the highway and in the city. I love the sport shift. A very comfortable and quiet car. The only problem I see with it is the resell value. The darn thing has virtually no resale value. Only time will tell on reliability. After one year and 45000 miles it is a pleasure to own.
Terrific Car!!!
I wanted a large safe car for my girlfriend and after much research and many test drives we decided on the Optima. Let me tell you, the amount of car you get for your money is flat out unbelieveable! A loaded mid size car for the price of a stripped compact. It drives like a luxury sedan costing thousands more....quiet, smooth and it handles great. The 4 cyl 5 speed has plenty of power. Can you tell I really like this car? If Kia does'nt raise their prices I'll definetly be buying another one for myself next yr!
Great Car
I bought this car for the value and warrenty, I m impressed more each day. I drive about 45,000 miles a year and have almost 5,000 miles on the Kia. This has proven to be be a great buy.
you get what you paid for
yeah, the car is inexpensive. obviously much cheaper than a comparable camry or accord. but you get what you pay for. the engine is louder than the accord and camry. tranny is slow to respond in sportronic mode but okay in full automatic. seats are good enough for the price. the styling is good though. if you trust the koreans, why not?