Used 2006 Kia Optima New EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Never getting a KIA again
never_a_kia, Addison, TX, 05/15/2012
Kia Optima New EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
I will never own a KIA again. I had to get the AC replaced 2 months after getting it new off the lot took them 4 weeks. I have also had to replace the sun visors 3 times on each side. The visors are only replaced in the first 50K, and I am not going to pay $130.00 for the visor now. Even the dealer says they see them all the time with velcro, tape, and one person stapled them up. The computer says that I am getting 29MPG but I have NEVER gotten it that good. I keep up the maintenance and when I run the numbers while filling up I am getting 19 to 20MPG. I will not even get into how you can't set the castor and camber on the front end. If you are cutting tires you can't fix it.
That's a Kia?
Dave5928, 11/18/2006
Kia Optima New EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
If I had a nickel for every time I heard that question! I just bought this car a week ago and already have 600 miles. The computer indicates my average MPG is 27. The car is just very well-built. Nothing squeaks, rattles or looks out of place. The fit and finish is first class. It doesn't feel like a 'cheap' car. It is the real deal. I don't know how they pack that much value into such a (relatively) low sticker price. Kia made it easy to choose this car. They didn't hold back all the goodies and spent the time and money to make this car more than pretty. I didn't think I was entitled to this much car for so little money.
Good while under warranty but doesn't hold up
steve may, Sacramento, CA, 10/09/2015
Kia Optima New EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought one of these new and it turned out to be a shop car. After 8 yrs, I had a phone book thick folder of invoices. True, while the bumper to bumper warranty was in place, most things were covered. Afterwards, this quickly became an expensive car so we got rid of it. Sorry, Kia simply is not up there with the Japanese yet. The V6 is quiet but relatively gutless and at 2.7L and 185 hp a waste of gas and money. Unfortunately our trim did not come in a 4 cyl.
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Comfortable car
49jeepster, Fayetteville, GA, 04/24/2011
Kia Optima New EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new loaded for wife in early 07 and we're the original owners with only 37K miles in 4 years. It is not as refined as the Camry or Accord but much more comfortable. We bought it for the 10 year warranty and rear legroom since we often carry 4 tall adults. I usually don't fit in cars with a sunroof because of my height but this one fits. V6, auto and 24MPG. Major complaint is recent check engine lite for the fuel vapor system with multiple dealer visits but all under warranty so far.
Amazing value in a midsize sport sedan
Rick Sandstrom, 07/01/2007
Kia Optima New EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I test drove Fusions, Camrys, Accords, Sonatas and this is the one that impressed me the most. It just felt good. I liked the way it handles and the interior design, materials and layout is incredible. Most room of any in its class. I have the appearance package with the great 6 CD + MP3 player. I can get 60 albums in MP3 format on 6 CDs. The performance Michelins are every thing their advertised to be and definitely add to the already great handling. If they put a larger 6 cyl in this thing it would be a monster!