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Used 2003 Kia Optima Sedan Consumer Reviews

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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love this car!

MSAGRO, 03/23/2004
2003 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I own a 2003 Kia Optima LX V6. I have had the car for 2 weeks and just love it! A helpful hint on the 2003 Optima owners: That grill! Ugh, looks like shark teeth in Finding Nemo. What I did was go to a Kia dealership and get a 2004 grill. It's the same fit as the 2003, just 6 screws later and you have a car that is radically changed. The part was only $87 and made it look like a newer car. I highly recommend it.

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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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4.38 out of 5 stars

Fine Ride

militarymama1969, 08/26/2003
2003 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love this car!! I had a Focus and i loved it and when trade in time came, the Optima is the only car that caught my eye...

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5 out of 5 stars

great car

mstrwidget, 12/30/2002
2003 Kia Optima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I have had no problems. It drives great

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