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Used 2002 Kia Optima Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

What a car

NewKiaOwner, 04/18/2002
2002 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had the Optima for almost a month and am daily impressed by it. The styling and sticker first caught my eye. The ride and performance keep me impressed. Even the 4-cyl LX has plenty of power and it rides like a luxury car. The CD stereo has great sound. The interior is spacious. And there are an endless list of features. I cannot believe I got this much car for so little.

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5 out of 5 stars

You got to buy this car

ifront, 06/16/2002
2002 Kia Optima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The best overall value you can find.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

How could I say no?

3letterword, 04/11/2002
2002 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I wanted something comfortable, reliable, and inexpensive to own. With a $17k budget my options were several off-lease vehicles that I admire (audis, bmws, etc) but they all had 50k + miles on the odometer. Sure, they'll go another 100k - but not cheaply. In the new car segment there were lots of 4-cyl compacts with sparse interiors. The Optima SE V6 came loaded with every option. Combine the demo discount plus the rebate and it came into my price range. Amazing! Sure, it's not one of those German beauties that I drool for, but sometimes reality intervenes. V6 power, comfort, and should anything go wrong - an unmatchable warrantee, plus free road-side assistance.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Sedan

Manuel, 06/27/2002
2002 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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The Kia Optima is a well built sedan. Economical and fun to drive. The model I drive is an SEV6. I did not get the optional ABS but the car handles braking very well and handles very well overall.

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5 out of 5 stars

Terrific Car!!!

L-45-FDNY, 05/15/2002
2002 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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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!

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