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Lebruf, 07/14/2006
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this used from an auction through my cousin's dealership. I was out the door for under $11,000. I was skeptical at first because of the name and Hyundai's prior reputation...but I was thoroughly impressed. I was sick of doing repairs on my old VW and wanted something with a warranty. I never have had a problem, and I beat this thing up in terms of mileage. It's great for long trips, as quick as I need it to be (the V6 Tiptronic HAULS) and well... it makes me feel good. I feel good because 4 or 5 of my friends spent about 5-6 grand more on an Accord or Camry and it wasn't as nice as the Optima.
Great Quality & Service
Capt 4, 10/29/2006
2004 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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This is the first automatic I have owned in years. The car has style, a great sound system and is worth the money. Good value by far, for what you get. Many come up and ask me how do I like the car. Are there any problems? I tell them for about $9k less than the Japanese brands, with the same features and no problems it's a good value. I will say the service is by far # 1 on their agenda - they do a good job of pleasing the customer. The only bad feature is outdated colors for the newer cars. We had all the green and dark grey cars to last for another century. Especially when you want to attract younger buyers. Take a tip from Toyo and Nissan when it's color time Kia and Hyundai!
Excellent - Best by Far
D Duke, 01/07/2007
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Purchased this for high miles use and Kia warranty and outstanding value. 4th KIA owned - all excellent with high miles. Have never been left on the road walking by any of 4 Kia's owned. Currently own 2 Optima's. Emergency road service excellent when I locked key out of KIA 2000 model. Atlanta rapid response and back inside within an hour. Top ride and good gas mpg...30+. As a Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, Infiniti etc. owner who loves great cars, this is best overall for price, mpg, warranty, and reliability. On road all hours day and night and it gets me there. Always.
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jim, 02/25/2007
2004 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I now have about 40K miles and over 2 years on this car (see my 7/02/05 review) and no major problems. I average about 23mpg in mixed hwy/city driving. I would definitely recommend this as a great used car buy (but only the V6). I have had a few minor things fixed at no cost under warranty: rattle in rear view mirror, license plate light cracked, and the keyless entry control unit stopped responding. The engine still purrs and It rides just as smooth and quiet as ever with no rattles. I am looking forward to the next 40K miles.
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Doug Pierce, 04/02/2007
2004 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Just purchased a 2004 Kia Optima, I like the way the car rides and handles, engine seems strong and fuel economy so far is averaging appx. 25.6 mpg city and country driving. I wish the car had auto headlamps and auto door locking. Otherwise I am very happy so far, I just purchased the vehicle with 60640 miles on. Body and paint are excellent, interior is spotless. I like the way the driver's seat fits me, I am short however I can sit back from the steering wheel and still reach the accelerator and brake pedal. In my 97 Buick which this replaces, I had to sit much to close to the steering wheel, miss the power seat and dual AC. Otherwise a great vehicle. Thanks.
it ok
Terri, 03/23/2008
2004 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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seem to me I steering to the right a lot on this car. Maybe caused it have Low performances tires. Also the road noise is bad ain't a really big fan of that.
WOW
dntfeartareaper, 04/03/2008
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car with 9,000 miles on it. Great car for the price. This four cylinder moves, I've beat Camaros, v6 Cavaliers an Accord and a Volvo. I now have 40,000 miles on it and it's still going very strong. All that's been done to it since I've had it is that I put on a k&n filter, got a trans flush and oil changes. Sound system was good but I upgraded it. Design is awesome. Great car for college students or anyone for that matter
Great car
Review, 11/01/2018
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought it with 130k and it had the timing belt already replaced. So besides that ive only invested in a clutch kit, new brake assembly all around, and an belt. Its a great car if you dont treat it like crap and service it. And most of the people on here dont understand that some dealerships dont service cars with issues under 100,000 miles on the lot, nkt just kias. because they know they can make a buck off it without fixing it up and spending money as opposed to a car with 120k+ with a bad transmission that they have to spend money regardless to make someone buy it.
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Great car
Habib Abanur , 12/15/2023
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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So far no problem bought with 134,000 milage for thousand and not a bad deal. The only thing I had to fix was sensor that cost 12 dollars and back brakes. Great purchase,so far no major problem considering it's a beater with working heat and cold ice ac.
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It stinks
sjspiva, 05/20/2010
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had trouble out of it ever since the belt broke, left me strand on the side of road with out warning. I had no power on the car, shut down everything. Broke the motor support now the power steering is messed up. The mess up rack and pinon ad to clean out hold system and do for wheel alignment and this leaves me without a vehicle and 661.00 in debt on disability I think it stinks oh yeah buy a Kia
Don't Do It.....
ramon, 09/18/2009
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my first Kia in 2004, Optima Lx,4 cyl, numerous problems, radio went out, power steering hose leaked, windshield wiper motor out, timing belt defective, overheating problem not yet fixed, had trouble passing emissions, crank sensor went out(which shuts down motor completely) Will never buy a Kia again.
2004 kia optima lx v6!!!!
AHartman90, 03/03/2010
2004 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I got my kia in April 2009 I have had no problems with it so far it is a realy Nice car I put a high flow intake and a cherry bomb in it and it gave me a little better performance... The head lights keep going out but thats it with problems. I didn't like kias befor I got this on I have about 180-185 and 140-145 foot lbs of torque! I highly recommend the 2004 kia optima for anyone!