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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.
Great Car - not as good gas as 2006 1/2
Lady Chivas, 11/18/2007
2006 Kia Optima EX V6 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought right after Thanksgiving 2005. Except for some minor repairs, I love the car. The ceiling could be higher (I am only 5'2"). Would like the left "foot rest" to be closer. Mileage is bad, 17 miles/gal, they adjusted with the 2006½ model which came out 1½ months AFTER I bought mine. I know it will not last as long as my 2nd car - my 1980 Subaru, which I also purchased new and still have.
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- EX Sedan (Midyear)MSRP: $3,997156 mi away
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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!