Used 2004 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
Used Optima for sale
Really like the car
JsM, 09/11/2004
2004 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I really like my car. I bought it because of the looks and price. Went with the intention of buying basic car but ended up with extras (leather, wood trim, better stereo and heat/air system). I'm used to a four cylinder so I'm sure that makes a difference. Optima drives great (smooth, great pick- up) and gets good mileage on the highway (drove to Penn from Mass and got about 30 miles/gal). Around town not so great (about 19 miles/gal), but I sit in traffic going/coming to work. Very comfortable and roomy. Rides smooth. Very happy....
Kia Optima: Optimum Protection
Optima Queen, 02/13/2004
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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My Kia Optima saved my life! An elderly lady that swore she hadn't been drinking ran a red light on a major state highway. I was hit in a 50 mile-an-hour side collision(driver's side) with her Taurus wagon. The side air bag deployed and cradled my head and torso. I managed to get out of the passenger side door. Not til later did I notice that the doors were peeled outward on the driver's side from the impact. I learned that Kia constructed the door pieces so that upon front or side impact, the doors would not intrude into the safety cage. Thanks Kia! I am know looking forward to another Optima or Amanti instead of a hospital bed.
just rating
plains001, 09/15/2004
2004 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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a good all around car
This is a no go!
TJ, 09/07/2008
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this 2004 4 banger in 2007 with 33,000 miles. I expect problems (serious) around what? 100K at the lowest. coil pack went out at 55,000. Gas filter something out at 63,000. Ok those are small things. But here's the big thing. I have only 74,000 miles on it and the engine roars at you like the tranny is going. I depend on this car. I need a car. I still owe 6100 on it and it is about to flop out on me i can tell that tranny is going! This car really sucks. I treated it well. Put lots of miles on it quickly, but drove it slow never raced it and still it causes to many problems and way to much stress! Way too Much
new owner
saul hernandez, 09/18/2004
2004 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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love to drive this vehicle so far so good it's confortable and smooth