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Rodney, 10/23/2006
2006 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had the car for 4 months now and it has been reliable and comfortable. It's not a particularly easy car to drive around town because of low torque. Tried teaching my 15 year old to drive in it...not a good idea. Wife doesn't like driving it either.
Big Car with Big MPG!
philipthompson51, 03/21/2007
2006 Kia Optima New EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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We tried both the v6 and the 4 cylinder, and found that the performance was almost identical due to the lighter curb weight of the 4 cylinder and only about 20 hp difference. I measured a zero to 60 time of 9 seconds, which is almost the same as the v6, but the 4 is good for a rated highway mpg of 34, and on a trip I got a full 35 mpg, and have averaged over 25 mpg average with lots of city driving.Why buy a tiny car when you can get a larger car that does equally well in mpg? I love the appearance package and the black perforated leather interior, and am glad that for 2007 they have added a couple of options that were not available on mine. This is my third Kia, and all have been great.
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my car
john kyko, 03/28/2006
2006 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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Very happy with car except with idle in gear at stop; everything else is great.
Trip Computer
Marty, 11/01/2006
2006 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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I currently have a Hyundai Sonata and when I wanted to replace my wife's car, I looked at the new Sonatas. The way I wanted the car equipped (the new 4 cylinder and not the V6), Hyundai did not make a Limited with just the 4. In addition, I felt two things about the new Sonata, were below par. The first being the side mirrors. They are fixed, and cannot be folded back. The second is the display for the automatic air-conditioning system is much too small. The Optima allows one to purchase a fully loaded car and have the choice about the engine. The new 2.4 has had great reviews and now has a timing chain vs. a belt.
Loved It!
LuvMyKia, 02/16/2009
2006 Kia Optima New LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
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I really loved my Kia. It is so unassuming. I used to be a person who frowned on a Kia. After test driving a few cars and being disappointed with their get up and go (Honda Civic included). The dealer brought the Optima out. I put my foot on the gas and was GONE! Smooth ride, great on gas... I love it!