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Used 2003 Kia Optima Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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3.25 out of 5 stars

Lack of response

Wanda Malinski, 08/07/2003
2003 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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New car checklist has not been completed. Kia Motors and dealership has not responded to my inquiries. Dealership made out 2 bill of sales with two different sets of figures, both which are incorrect. Minor problems have not been fixed by dealer.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

What a Suprise!!

l24k2g, 06/02/2003
2003 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I went to KIA just to take a look Because I travel 25000 miles a year and I needed a car with warrenty. I was supprised the engine is spunky for a small engine, the interior is practical and the Price is right not to mention the warrenty. I love my KIA! Only time will tell how much..

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Optima satisfies

wayneroe, 07/10/2003
2003 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I've owned a Cadillac Sedan d'Elegance and a Lincoln Town Car adn a Chrysler Minivan. This car rides and drives as good as any of them and the quality is better than the Town Car and far superior to the minivan (if it should have a problem I fully expect KIA to fix it - Ford refused to fix problems with my Town Car). I love my Optima.

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5 out of 5 stars

good looks great value

tony927, 05/22/2003
2003 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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as a previous lincoln and cadillac owner, I was amazed at the creature comforts and quality of ride.

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2 out of 5 stars

Worst car ever

Juan Arocho, 06/19/2017
2003 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this car a year ago from a dealership, worst car I have ever had. The frame, control arm, and axles was rotted until it was very thin. I put over 500 dollars of engine, tranny, and tires. I would recommend it in the winter only and junk it.

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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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