Used 2003 Kia Optima Sedan Consumer Reviews
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sharron99, 02/28/2003
2003 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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The car is a great value. I have the V- 6 and it rides great. I have had only one problem with the sunroof motor that was repaired by dealer, no charge to me. Car has excellent warranty! 5 year 60,000 bumper to bumper! 10 years - 100,00 powertrain.Most options are standard and I also got the leather package. The interior set up and controls look nice and function well. The styling is great, and several people thought I was driving a Mercedes because of the new front grill European style. A car with all the options I wanted for just slightly over $20,000! Time will tell, I hope the vehicle lasts. So far, so good!
Good car, could be improved
Bob A, 05/27/2006
2003 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I didn't like the horn, the mushy suspension, the fuel economy, and it could have had more power. V-6 is average and the 4 cylinder is inadequate. I also think it tries to be good at being both a luxurious car, and a sporty car, and ends up not being good at either. Buyers should get a choice which car they want. Dealer support is horrible. I took my car back at 12k, with a squealing belt and got a song and dance about the belt being a "wear & tear" part. I thought at 12k, there shouldn't be any wear, and bumper to bumper should include the belts. For a $10 belt, that dealer lost a customer.
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Efficient, Zippy with a few Quirks
Cathy, 10/27/2007
2003 Kia Optima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Overall a great car. Fuel efficient, outstanding pickup, comfortable, love the Speedtronic shift to manual on steep roads, nice sound system. Downside: paint around exterior mirrors vanished after 3 years, had to get them repainted. There are also a few electrical quirks. Radio sometimes goes on/off over bumps, The radio antenna wouldn't retract when shutting off car, instead it would go up/down in a confused fashion until I started the car and turned off radio first. Mysteriously resolved itself. Had problem with passenger interior door lock misaligning and trapping passenger inside-got it fixed 3 times, but was warranteed No mechanical problems in 4 yrs, just new battery & tires.
Best Car I've ever owned
JPhelan, 07/20/2003
2003 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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The Optima is a luxury car for an economy price. With Leather, Wood Interior, Moon Roof and all the extras, the Kia is a steal for the money I paid. I went to a Toyota dealer with the price I paid for the Optima and they could barely get me into a stripped down Corolla for that price. I've had the car for nearly one year and put on 28,000 miles and I have not had a single problem. The blue color is very nice looking also. I wanted the Pearl white and settled for the Blue and now I think the blue looks even better!
Worth It!
Babs, 04/09/2003
2003 Kia Optima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a great car! I have put over 5000 miles in less than 3 months and not one problem. I switched from a Maxima with all the options and this is just a good if not better with the warranty! I got the sunroof and leather and infinity stereo. You have to get that, better than the Bose in the Maxima. Pearl color is just like the lexus pearl! Nobody ever guesses this is a KIA! You can't beat the warranty! I bought the 4 cyl., worth it with gas today!