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Brad Zimmerman, 01/31/2006
2005 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Overall, car was good looking and fun to drive. Lots of pick up for a 4 cylinder. Comfortable on long trips with ok mileage (29 hwy). 2 days after I got it, battery was dead - faulty alternator was replaced. Then, battery failed. After that, the car was trouble free. Then, I was rear ended by an SUV at about 20 miles an hour. My car was pushed into the car ahead of me. This low speed collision caused $17,000+ damage to the Optima, totaling it. My 8 month old car with 6500 miles on it was totaled with this small wreck! The body shop said repair parts for Kia's are overpriced and hard to get, sometimes requiring a long wait for the parts. The car did protect me as I wasn't hurt.
Kia Optima
analyzerlx, 01/19/2005
2005 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I think the Optima is a worthy vehicle and will be excited to see what Kia and Hyundai hatch up in the future. It's a lot different than the Hyundai of the 80's and the Kia of the 90's.
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Great Car For The Money
ltp, 01/19/2005
2005 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I have only owned this car for a month but can already tell I'm going to like it very much. Lots of power, every bell and whistle, good handling, tight build, and a GREAT stereo (Infinity system). Even a leather interior and all for under $21K. Lots of car for the money.
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Walter Nowak, 08/03/2007
2005 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Our 2005 Optima is most impressive in terms of value versus performance/confidence in driving. It is quite comfortable driving with the manual adjustable lumbar and seat adjustments. We have a 5 speed with overdrive and, although it doesn't have the power I am used to, the mileage we get more the compensates for the lack in overtaking other vehicles on the open road. Now, don't get me wrong we cruise at 74 mph at a little of 3,000 RPMs very comfortably and experience much less road noise and vibration than the Corolla we've rented a number of times with intent to purchase. My wife and I realize the South Korean automakers are serious contenders in the market and our decision was sound.
exelent car for small budget!
jason, 02/01/2010
2005 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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21 city,28 highway, not bad! needs only regular maint, i recomend you to drive one (5-6k with 50000 miles on it). never had a single problem almost 1.5 y driving!