Skip to main content

Used 2004 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
162 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
5 out of 5 stars

My Car

HuntinChic79, 08/01/2004
2004 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have only owned my Kia for about 6 months, but I love it. I have never had so much fun with a car. I'm usually a truck person, so for me to like a car is a huge compliment.

Report Abuse

4.38 out of 5 stars

still new

RIchris, 01/13/2004
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I only just bought my Optima a bit over a week ago but having 26 years of driving experience i think I can rate it so far. It drives very well especially on the highway. Though the 4 cylinder isn't the peppiest i've driven it's sufficient for getting up to speed in a timely manner. The interior is comfortable and easy to manage. The styling I think is what stands out most, it looks better in my opinion that most Accords and Camrys. So far so good for a comfortable new car under 20 grand.

Report Abuse
2004 Kia Optima for sale near you
Showing 3 of 4 listings
See all 4 listings

4.5 out of 5 stars

my review

grannyRae, 08/01/2004
2004 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've only had this car 2 weeks, but it has been most pleasurable to drive. it has all the cajones and good looks to go with it. it feels very solid to drive. comparable to my ford, which i truly loved. With this car i don't miss her as much as i thought i would.

Report Abuse

4.75 out of 5 stars

I'm a believer

Frank, 11/07/2005
2004 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The steering power assist is over compensated and the steering feels almost artificial, but I will never complain about it again. I had a near miss on the freeway yesterday and my Optima maneuvered excellently. If it wasn’t for its excellent maneuverability and the power of the V6, I may not have been here to write this. Most people do not believe I paid $20k for the car (with $3K cash back); most say I must have must have paid at least $25K (it's loaded, leather, abs, and power everything). Its longevity remains to be seen, but for now, I’m a believer.

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

excellent

aorzo, 08/23/2004
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Alot of car for the money

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5