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Great midsize car
markb, 12/27/2006
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
So far, a great ownership experience. Quiet ride. Gas mileage is improving, I am up to 21mpg in city driving 4-cylinder. Kia's road hazard tire policy already saved me over $246 when I picked up a sidewall nail. ESC package is very handy to have on rainy mountain roads and CA freeways. Sunroof wind noise is very low up to about 50mph. I feel confident while driving this car. Front styling shows character. Rear styling is "nondescript" midsize. You can park this car anywhere. Most people are very surprised once they get inside.
Been a great little car...
Mike Z, 10/30/2009
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was skeptical when I test drove the Optima, I'm 6'3 and 220 lbs, so I thought I wouldn't fit in it. The seat is fine, and I have more than enough room to sit with an adult in the back seat behind me. I've been impressed with the fit/finish and reliability. I've got 46,000 miles on the car and the only time its been in the shop is for regular maint (oil/trans), and the visor broke twice. By far the most reliable of the 10 cars I've owned in my life. I went from a loaded SUV, so I went with a loaded optima; leather, moonroof, and the infinity sound system is amazing. Smooth ride, plenty of power.
Best car I have ever owned
Joni Holt, 10/10/2016
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have 157000 miles on my car it has never failed me. Constant and reliable. I have maintained mine well and the paint still looks like the day I bought it. Everything has held up well. Great car for anyone. I have been driving over 4o years and I have never had a car perform so well for so long. I don't doubt this car will see 250000 miles.
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ColoradoJack, 04/05/2009
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new with 7 miles on it. My 2007 Kia Optima has went through four different automatic transmissions. Kia will refuse to fix their defective car until you threaten legal action and then all the sudden they agree to pop in yet another transmission. My head gasket has blown twice and the car leaks oil and transmission fluid. I'm afraid to turn the car off sometimes because I seriously wonder if the thing will blow up the next time because it's so poorly made.
Avoid At All Costs
RickHadley, 02/18/2009
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2007 Kia Optima brand new. The car was great for the first 18 months. But this car is the worst vehicle I've ever owned. My automatic transmission went out at 60,076 miles. It seized up and left me stranded in the Arizona desert. My starter went out soon after. Engine was replaced just before 65,000 miles. The car has horrible resale value. I get pretty crappy MPG, 23 highway and 17 city.