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2004 Kia Optima LX
Problems, 08/07/2008
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased the car used with 59K miles. I now have 63K miles and have already had to replace the power steering hose ($200 +) and now the power door locks are messed up and literally lock me in the car. I have had to climb out the window, this might be ok if I were Bo Duke. It does have a smooth ride. Sometimes when I first start the car it will stall or take a second to get going, sorta like it's not getting gas. The car looks pretty but looks can be deceiving. Don't buy. Run away.
Horrible!
Angela, 03/24/2010
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Worst car i have EVER had. My 95' sat urn was better than this w/ 160,000 miles! My grandfather bought me a 2004 Kia Optima LX in June of 2006 for my graduation present. I LOVED the car when i first got it. Now i HATE it. I have to change out my headlights at least once or twice every three months. The belts on this car always break. The hoses don't last long AT ALL. My struts are always needing replaced. I always keep up on the maintenance on this car.. but it seems like i have spent MORE on this car for repairs than what my grandfather bought it for. I will NEVER EVER own another kia in my entire life. Stay away from these cares.They are crap!
Positive Choice
Rthor, 12/03/2003
2004 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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The Kia Optima in a price comparison with other makes and models won hands down both in quality and features. The car is well equipped with virtually all the accessories one would want. From a moon roof to ABS brakes, leather interior and a 24V-V6 engine. The engine is quiet and very responsive. Interior noise is low and the car gives a good solid feel during city or highway driving. Overall the form, fit and function of the car is outstanding, particularly at this price.
Kia's are GREAT
dbstory, 06/12/2005
2004 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I traded in a brand new Nissan Sentra to get this car. The dealer went out of their way to put me in this beautiful silver V6 with power everything. So far my only problem is the battery is dead in my key FOB already. I can live with that -- the car came with two FOBS.
Very good car
MWay1146, 12/03/2003
2004 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I have owned a Cadillac, a Lincoln Town Car, and several Chevy, Oldsmobile, and Chrysler vehicles. My 2003 Optima EX is as good as any of them. It has a nice ride, handles very well, and is quieter than my Town Car or Coupe de Ville were. On a recent 1000 mile trip, I got 33 MPG and the first 10000 miles have been totally trouble-free. I highly recommend this car.
2004 Optima EX 2.4L
scrdn, 12/07/2003
2004 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Just bought the car on 12/05. So far the only "problem" is how to program the homelink to open my garage door. Very good build quality
Great car BUT.........
Chris Bell, 07/26/2009
2004 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought an 04' Kia Optima EX 4 cyl. from a used car dealer in August of last year. This a GREAT car! I've been told it looks like from far away a Jag so I call it my Kia-Jag. Interior is great, power everything,leather, fog lights, wood grain, 6 speaker Infinity Sound system with a sunroof but I dont like the gas mileage. For a Kia I was thinking it was gonna be better but I should have done more research. 17/ city 23/highway was not what I was looking for, but hey you get what you pay for. Hope this was helpful
beware of 04 optima
mike fletchinger, 04/14/2010
2004 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I bought this optima in 2006 with about 22,000 miles. A friend, a kia service tech, said I would love this car. When used, the warranty only goes to 60,000 miles. After about 61,000 the air bag light came on, the cruise control and speedometer sometimes don't work and the transmission has gotten really rough especially in cold weather and on these cold spring mornings. It will have to be replaced. What started out to be a pleasure has started to become a nightmare.
Good Value
Al2, 12/31/2003
2004 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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We have about 7500 miles on the 2003 which was purchased in October. There were a few things needing attention after delivery but the Dealer has been good about servicing. Its a six, fully loaded with the exception of ABS. We bought because of the warranty and low pricing.
Get it a try!
Mark1016, 01/01/2004
2004 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I have been toying with the idea of buying Korean. I like the tweeks made in the exterior design for the '04 Optima. The 6 cylinder moves out plenty fast enough for me to collect some pricey tickets. I am 6'1" and my only complaint is that my head is very close to the headliner in the car. The steering wheel needs to be telescoping for long legged people.