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Used 2003 Kia Optima Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

A great value...

bulldog485, 11/09/2002
2003 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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We decided to look at the Kia Optima along with everything from the Olds Alero, Toyota Camery, Ford Taurus and a whole slew of others. The Kia Optima SE V6 won hands down for both the price, the features that came standard and the warranty. The same car in a Toyota Camery would cost about $5,000 more and I liked the exterior lines of the Optima. With four months and 7,000 miles on the clock, we are still happy with our purchase and I fully plan to have the car past it's warranty. My personal goal is to have this car past 150,000 miles and from what I see so far, I will... Good car for the money.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

nice for the price

kink, 08/06/2003
2003 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I have enjoyed my new KIA. I love the pickup when I punch it. The ride is smooth and quiet.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

VERY HAPPY

chiselstone, 11/20/2002
2003 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had noting but fun since i have gotten it. The car purrs and hada a great sound when you punch it. I have a Blast driving it. Friends always want me to to let them drive it. For the Price I don't think any car compares. I got mine with every option.

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5 out of 5 stars

A lot of car for the money

Sewwolf, 08/26/2003
2003 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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so far after 3 weeks of ownership there isn't anything I don't like about this car. This is how the big three should learn how to make cars. We looked at a lot of cars in this class and nothing could compare to the Kia's for price and warranty.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A GREAT COMPETITOR

GaryG, 12/24/2002
2003 Kia Optima SE V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Although we just purchased the 2003 SE Optima it has the beginnngs of a 'keeper'. I have sold others and this car will be difficult to compete against, even without the 10-100 warranty. The leather interior is a great opton, well thought out. The 2.7 is more than adequate for civilized driving. Freshened build for 2003 was needed.

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