Used 2004 Kia Optima Sedan Consumer Reviews
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David Hatch, 06/03/2008
2004 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the second Kia I've purchased - first was an '02 Sedona EX that has been so solid, my ex-wife fought for (and got it) in the divorce. I paid around 12K brand new as an '04 left over and have had very few problems. So far after 80K miles all I've done is oil changes, new brake pads, and two new tires (one a side wall puncture). Have not had to used the warranty on this one, but had to in the past on the Sedona (power window, rear wiper motor) and had no hassles in invoking the warranty. Great commuter car that also offers pleanty of interior room. My next car will also be a Kia, but by the way this one's going, that doesn't look like I'll be getting a new one for a while!
One Great 2004 Optima
Tony Campos, USMC, 01/21/2023
2004 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
There is nothing I dislike about my 2004 Optima. Bought the car new in 2004, and I am still driving it. She just turned 544K, same engine, and still going strong. Of course, you need to keep up with the normal maintenance. So far I have replaced the timing belt every 80K, changed the trans oil every 30K, change the engine oil every 3K. I have replaced the fuel pump once, 2 break jobs, 6 sets of tires, a few headlight bulbs, one trans axle and one transmission. Not bad for a Kia Optima. I love her to death!!
It's No Honda Accord
Eric, 10/19/2018
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this car a couple weeks after a tree fell on my 2005 Honda Accord, crushing the roof and totaling the car. When I did purchase this Kia, it turned out to be a lemon, but I managed to get the problems fixed. The car did its best to show me it can be a dependable car, but it also showed me it was an old Kia. The Optima's Mitsubishi motor was loud, but slow, the suspension was responsive, but soft, and the doors love to lock themselves whenever I get out of the car and my hand is nowhere near the lock switch. Whoever replaced the left headlight did a terrible job at it, as the lens is cracked and the brackets are completely broken, so they drilled a carpenter screw on the rubber seal and into the bumper, so it would "stay" on the car - I didn't find this out until recently (and I had this car for over a year), when I was replacing the low-beam bulbs and removing the headlights is the best way to get to the bulbs' retainer springs (the bulbs don't twist off). I would only recommend getting this car if you're needing a budget car and you cannot find a Honda or Toyota in your area - just be aware you're likely to have problems sooner or later, if not present.
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analyzerlx, 10/02/2006
2004 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The odometer reads 34,400 so far and going strong. I commute pretty often now and I've been going from Georgia to Maryland, VA or NC. I recently checked my MPGs and was pretty happy to see it is around 32.4 MPG. I think that's great since the EPA highway is only supposed to be 27. The car has a few mysterious dings. Other than that it has been a very comfortable ride. I believe it should reach 100,000 with no problem. I plan on fixing the timing chain at 60,000 and will see if I have a problem after that.
I'm a KIA lover now!
Tess68, 05/31/2008
2004 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My car just hit 68,000, besides a few dings (by others!) I have had no problems, just the rotors replaced. This has been a dependable family car, I drive 20 miles to work everyday through snow, ice, rain, and nice days without a problem. I am a very nervous person on the road in the Winter and this car has been great to me! Starting to make some rattles, and steering shake, I am praying this won't be a problem. I hear after 40-50,000 KIA'S are having problems. Anybody out there have any as of yet with this year?