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Good Commuter Car
Michael, 03/22/2010
2006 Kia Optima New LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I bought this purely as a commuter car, I have another fun car and I didn't buy this car to look good or have fun. For a commuter car, it's perfect. Nothing fancy, cheap. Of course Toyotas and Honda's are nicer, but if you just need something cheap, reliable and has enough basic features - this car is perfect. Acceleration is good enough. I put 100 miles/day on it, and I cruise at 75-80 mph most of the way and it handles it fine. I test drove some Chevy's and I liked the Kia better.
As good as a Camry?
former PT cruiser, 08/22/2006
2006 Kia Optima New LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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i bought the 2006.5 4 cylinder LX with 5 speed auto-stick. Listed for $18,500, out the door price was $16,000 after rebates and discounts.
2006 Kia Optima for sale near you
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- EX Sedan (Midyear)MSRP: $1,495311 mi away
- EX Sedan (Midyear)MSRP: $2,995311 mi away
- LX Sedan (Midyear)MSRP: $3,950348 mi away
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Great Value
rich, 08/04/2008
2006 Kia Optima New LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Told my wife that this car was the best value for the money when she bought it. The only problem is that now it has very little trade in value. Have been trying to find a reason to dislike this car, but can't. Fit and finish are good. Everything is good. Nothing poor and nothing outstanding
Happy Owner
Happy Owner, 08/19/2008
2006 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I have owned this car for over a year. I bought it as a repossession with only 8,250 miles on it. It replaced a 1996 Buick LeSabre which was an incredible lemon. Although there is less space inside the car the comfort and quietness of the ride are comparable. I have also had good luck with the Kia dealership. I'd definitely consider buying another Kia if I were in the market for a vehicle.
Surprised by a KIA but wishing for more
chadyboy, 09/14/2008
2006 Kia Optima New LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I was pleased with the overall feel of this vehicle and appearance from the day I began test driving Optimas. This car gave the most bang for the buck of everything I had driven. The engine is very responsive and the ride is very smooth. This seems to be the perfect vehicle for anyone who does not maintain the vehicle as needed. Whenever I have done simple maintenance, it reacts adversely. I constantly drive the same Highway to work and back and after cleaning the fuel injectors my gas mileage dropped from an average of 32 to 26 without any change in driving pattern. I also wish I had looked for one that did not smell smokey. I thought it could be taken out easier.