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Best mid-size deal out there
Jeff Adams, 12/29/2006
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
Researched, thoroughly. Physically checked out every other competitor. Hands down, this is the best deal out there for a mid-sized sedan. This feels more luxurious and sporty than you'd expect. It's so nice you almost want to take your shoes off when you get into it. People who sit in the front and the back comment about the remarkable comfort, quietness, and luxurious feel. Strangers stare, daytime or night. People who drive Accords and Camrys marvel over its looks inside and out. My teenagers think it's one of the best looking vehicles around. Recently ran into black ice. The car took over and stopped me smoothly much like normal - save the feel of the anti-lock brakes. It's sure-footed!
Pleased with my New Optima
John M, 01/09/2007
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have the LX AT version with the Appearance package. I've had it for 3 and a half months at the time of this writing, and I am convinced that I made the right choice when purchasing this vehicle. I owned a Kia before this and had a couple of problems that needed warranty work, and the fit and finish were not that great. This has not been the case with this vehicle. I have yet to have any issues and no matter how much I've inspected it, I haven't identified any fit and finish defects, and the material seems high quality. The interior with the appearance package is just plain beautiful, worthy of a $30,000 vehicle, and I paid about half that after rebates; WAY LESS than an equivalent Accord.
Satisfied Owner
JK, 01/05/2007
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Build quality inside and out is first rate. Has good pickup and ride is quiet. Looks like a much more expensive car than it is. A great value and fully loaded with extras you would pay extra for in other cars. Tight responsive steering and good road feel...very European ride (which means you're not floating over bumps).
Great car until now..
wolfenbuttel, 03/05/2015
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Bought the car Used from Enterprise car sales with 43,000 miles on it. Gas mileage was below expected averaging around 20-24 instead of the 28-32 like the sticker said. Absolutely love the look and design of the car but, have had numerous problems with the transmission not shifting smoothly. The headlights and tail light bulbs blowing every 6 months, but fixed that issue with an HID conversion kit on the car. The trunk randomly pops open on it's own, and It has had the worst electrical issue with the AC randomly shutting off and on, Dealership tried to tell me it was the blower motor but that was a lie. I had it replaced and it does the same thing.
157,000 miles and still going strong!
Brad, 05/17/2018
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I was a bit apprehensive when I bought this car new back in 2007. The 10 year/100,000 mile warranty is what gave me the confidence to give it a try. I have been more than pleased. I have had ZERO major issues, since I've had the car. I just recently had the struts replaced, but I could have probably gone longer without touching them. My prior car to this one was a General Motors car that was one issue after another. This one has been great!
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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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Read This Review Before Purchasing
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.
Concerned about the reviews here
starsky, 09/08/2009
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Transmission and engine problems abound in some of these reviews. My wife drives the car most of the time and has had a transmission flush done because she though the transmission was "funny". No more tranny complaints. I drive 80+ miles to work each way and got 35+ MPG maintaining 55 to 62 MPH. No problems other than a rattle in the overhead reading lamps which the dealer took care of promptly. Car now has 42000 miles and runs even better. First 5000 miles or so the car seemed to struggle in cruise control as the engine raced to maintain speed. However, car no longer misses a beat except for the steepest inclines.
love my "killer kia"!
mel_p, 06/16/2011
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my optima (4 cyl, 5 sp. man.) about 2 years ago with 41 miles. It is now up to around 87k and still going strong. It had been wrecked before i bought it but I haven't had a problem in the world! I love it! Most of my miles are highway and I average around 26 mpg mixed, but my husband has gotten as much as 31 out of it. Its got plenty of pep through 2nd gear, but you loose ground when you hit 3rd. About the last two months I've been noticing a noise when I am stopped with the car in neutral and the clutch released, but it stops when I press the clutch (think its a throw out bearing). Fantastic car!
Not perfect, but close
mickeyrom, 01/05/2007
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
4 cylinder EX with leather, handling package and sunroof. In other words, loaded. Only complaints I have are a bit of a stiff ride and issues with passenger side airbags. I think this car is much underrated by many reviewers and I would like to know why. Great warranty and nice styling.
Good so far...
nancy-s, 01/19/2007
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Impressed so far. Enjoyable to drive. Love having leather in a 16 thousand dollar car. No better value that we could see. Thousands cheaper than a Fusion.
Best car ever
Brent G., 10/19/2019
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2007 Kia used in 2011 with 106,000 miles on the odometer. I have 180,000 miles on the car now. the only time this car was in a shop for repairs was a recall for faulty spring in air bag release. Kia did the work at no cost to me. This car has been the most reliable car i have ever owned. Zero repairs in 8 years and 180,000 miles later stills runs great. The 2.4 motor with a timing chain has been a very smooth running motor with excellent power. The cabin has everything I need to be comfortable on long drives. My 2007 Kia Optima turned out to be the most reliable car I have owned. I am 66 years old and have bought many cars and trucks for myself and family. This car has never let me down.
5.5 Months since Purchase
Jason, 10/09/2010
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Optima LX (4cyl) with 45,100 miles. I have 52,000 now. It's been mostly back and forth to work (16 miles each way) and one trip to Michigan which was 1,000. On the trip I averaged 33 mpg with the AC running. I think the car is made solid. People have told me Kia's are reliable, we will see I have a 5 yr loan on it. I have an issue with the dome light coming on by itself, which temporarily I fixed by removing the light bulb. Handles nice, acceleration is awesome (esp in manual mode), braking is good (only had to stomp the pedal once).
95% as good as the leaders for less $$$$
imacheapsk8, 12/21/2006
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm totally impressed with the 07 Optima! I was only considering the Accord or Camry, but the Optima won me over. It performs just as nicely, and in my opinion has a much nicer interior than the others. The build quality and style are impressive as well, not to mention the 5 star safety rating for all four tests, including the notoriously difficult offset frontal crash test.
Pretty nice, but flawed
Allan J Birmantas, 12/09/2006
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 19 people found this review helpful
I probably would have rated this car much higher if the passenger seat air bags worked properly. My only complaints besides that are the following. 1. No MPG on trip computer 2. Very hard ride. Pretty hard to seriously rate reliability after only one month, but I will be making my third trip to the dealer next week. Judge accordingly.
My Greatest Mistake
Tom, 05/30/2008
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
First I have to say that it saddens me horribly to write a poor review for this car. It was such an amazing car for the longest time. My commute is 148 miles everyday and my Optima handled the long daily drive like a champ until this last month. At 63,373 miles the engine failed. It seized just cruising down the highway and nearly caused me to crash into the center divider. After a nice little dance with Kia, they agreed to replace it. At 65,973, the transmission had to be replaced. Finally a Kia mechanic told me that the 07 models have some severe quality issues. He said that owners who do heavy driving, and have long commutes have had head gasket, engine and transmission problems.
Buy American not Korean
lwa57, 08/04/2010
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought new. Rear brakes wore unevenly. Down to metal at only 25k miles. Taylor Kia of Boardman says brake pads are not covered by warranty. However, the rear passenger brake is dragging. They claim caliper is ok. Uneven wear between wheels, (3 mm and 0 mm left rear vs 7mm and 3 mm on right rear pads) shows excessive wear on the outside pads. Wear indicator is on the inside pad so damage to rotor can happen before indicator makes noise. The dragging brake explains the poor mileage and sluggish power. Previous posts show a couple rear brake issues. Hmm! KIA called me back and said they stand behind their mechanic. Not warranty issue. So my next car will not be a Kia! Buy American!
Decent car
carcrayy, 06/27/2013
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
My mom has one she got it 5 years ago Its a 2007 mod and had 40,000 miles on it. not it has roughly 108k miles on it. Now for the past week, its been having trouble starting, once it took me 3 times to start it up but its been a good car. We haven't had any real serious problems with it, never had to replace a head gasket or trans. just simple things that are needed with every car, brakes, tires, oil etc. we've had a lot of problems with the lights blowing front and back. but I dont know if it had been wrecked before we got it or if its just the tires but it pulls to the right and after we got new tires it pulled even harder, but other than that its a great little car, has a lot of room
Avoid the Optima
RichardErikson, 10/29/2009
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
My transmission has been replaced twice. Bad head gasket. I bought it new and it was great for the first two years and then this year it has been problem after problem.
Piece of garbage
Lane, 03/25/2009
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned seven cars in my life and my Kia Optima is by far the worst car I have ever owned. I am on my third automatic transmission. Looking at the other reviews my engine will likely die soon. Please avoid this car, it's awful. Hyundai told me I did not service the vehicle at the dealership and they refused to replace the transmission the third time. I was on the hook for a rebuilt tranny which was over $2,500.
BEWARE!! Don't buy a Kia Optima
Bev, 04/01/2009
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Kia Optima 12/26/07, big mistake, not to long after we started having trouble. Started out with the trunk opening up either going down the road or while it was parked. Hesitation driving between 40 & 55, then the lifters started making noise. Cruise control came on for no reason, & the list goes on. We took it to the dealer many times & they just told us that they couldn't duplicate the problem so nothing was wrong with it. We finally took it to a certified mechanic & found the problem in a couple of hours, that the service department where we bought the car didn't/wouldn't find. Resale value is in the dump. It's not worth the money.
My worst car ever
IdahoFallsLisa, 03/06/2009
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but problems with my 2007 Kia Optima. The warranty is useless as you have to jump though hoops and pay crazy costs just to keep up the warranty. They recently replaced both my engine and transmission and the car runs awful. The dealership says that they have performed all the work that Kia would re-imburse them for.
very dependable
ANDREW, 02/20/2010
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
bought this car with 160 miles on it now it has 48,000 and not one single problem sure its not that fun to drive and the inside lacks things its not a BMW people you get what you pay for but for reliability YOU CANT BEAT IT OR THE PRICE in almost 50,000 miles not one hicup gets great gas mileage i know for a fact that when i put the key in it will start the only reason i choose the kia is for one thing which is i need something that will last forever and wont kill my bank and i found it in the kia my next car you guessed it a kia.
Great family car on a budget
ps13_99, 03/19/2009
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought New in 2007 since standard safety features like curtain airbags, stability control etc were unavailable on other more pricey sedans. No problems at all with the car, just with the driver. Very roomy. Im 6'4 and am very impressed with the leg, and knee room. Steering wheel audio controls are great, intuitive. Very smooth transmission. Great headlights, halogen etc. I should have gotten the sunroof. Would definetily look for a used one if this one gets wrecked. Cant beat Kia or Hyundai for the money. Easily competes with camry. Highly recommended.
First new car
happyasaclam, 07/24/2008
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for one year today, and I love it more and more each day that I get behind that wheel. I hate to say that my baby has had to be in the shop a total of 8 times now. That is all do to the dealer that I bought it from. It got so bad, that I had to find a better dealership. There are a few things that are going wrong, and I am hopeful that they will be fixed right this time. The air bags in the front passenger side work when they want, the gas mileage is something all on its own, and the rear end is now having some problems that I have been waiting for to be fixed. All in all, I would never drive anything else. I love my KIA.
Avoid at all costs- Please learn from me
KenInPasco, 06/06/2008
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had to replace the wonderful automatic transmission twice. Kia needs to address the problems people are having with their five speed automatic transmissions. AAA roadside assistance has had to tow me three times with this vehicle. Twice for the transmission and once for a failed starter.
Byron
Byron, 06/26/2010
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned my optima for a little over 2 years. Purchased the car brand new. I put 67k on the car in one year. The car never had any major problems nor left me stranded. Recently i noticed a slight hesitation in power while driving @ a constant speed, as if the transmission is slipping, lack of fuel, or ignition break-up. Also when a come to a rolling stop then proceed to accelerate the transmission doesn't always down shift to 1st or 2nd. It has a tendency to pull off in third under 10 mph. I noticed it was 3rd gear when i switch to auto manual shift. Other than that I love my Kia but hate the dealer service of Car Town kia & Ricart Kia. They can't find issues unless the service engine light is ON!
best used car value
usedcarbestbet, 10/27/2008
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Was looking for a 2006 Hyundai sonata used then found this beauty which is a 2007 and got a way better price than the 2006 sonata and car is very similar. Has the same engine as the sonata and a better 5 speed auto trans sonata has 4 speed. This car gets better fuel economy than the sonata. The sonata does have a quieter and smoother ride however not as sporty on the turns as this car.
Great Car
steven0925, 02/01/2008
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We did a great deal of research before purchasing the Optima and it was the right decision. We have the fully loaded EX with the appearance package and I highly recommend it. We went with the 4 cyl for the better mileage and after 5,000 miles we are seeing MPG returns in line with what was stated on the ticker. Great car for cruising on the highway because it is comfortable and quiet. We had a bad snow/ice storm here in CT and the traction control was outstanding. I never lost control for a moment and felt like I was driving an AWD car rather than FWD.
Am I Lucky?
06/06/2012
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchase my car on December 2007, 14 miles on it; has 40100 miles on it an there are a few cervices performed on it. Normal recommended maintenance performed at Kia service center like Oil changes and check fluid levels, rotate tires, check the brakes, etc. They told me at the service center about having to replace the brake pads wen it had only about 26K miles ( No warranty ), then The Battery died about 26500 ( No warranty ), the sun shades broke, they wont stay up so they have to be replaced (Covered by the car warranty ), At 31K miles I noticed that my car direction pulls to my Right just barely so I Let them know about the problem But it was not covered by the warranty, the claimed
Also own a Aorento
now have 2, 04/26/2007
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife fell in love with the looks of the ex v6. We drove the Optima, Ford Fusion and Honda Civic. The Optima has more to offer, a better warranty and we have 17,000 miles on our Sorento and it has never been in the shop.
Great Mid-Size Vehicle
bullitt, 01/02/2008
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Optima is well built and fun to drive. The 2.4 liter has plenty of power and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly. Has numerous standard features that are options on Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry. Five Star safety rating. The 2007 Optima certainly is at the same level as Accord, Camry and Altima.
Love My Kias
R Jenkins, 01/22/2008
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2007 Kia Optima EX V6 with heated seats, sunroof, spoilers, dual exhaust, etc. and LOVE this car! It has lots of safety features, a huge trunk, a comfortable interior, and is still sporty to drive. It feels like you are riding in a much more expensive car. The car is very responsive. We have owned sports cars and luxury cars, but this is the best of both worlds. The front and rear de-icers are great and the ten speaker Infinity sound system is AWESOME! The built-in roll-down shade for the rear is like those often seen on a Benz. The car is quality built and we believe that by the time Honda and Toyota take note, their market share may be lost! We love both our Kias.
2007 LX I4
joewb, 05/21/2007
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car after about 9 months of searching. It seems to have everything I need without a lot of extras I don't care about. Interior room is great and the layout works well. Handling is very good, I don't regret not buying a "performance car". People that see it for the first time always have the same reaction, "That's a Kia?" They comment on its good looks and great use of space.
AC problems
A/C PROBLEMS, 06/22/2008
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my Kia Optima in the shop 3 times for AC problems. The ac shuts on and off by itself when brake applied or idling. The first time, they couldn't find a problem. Second time said it was a (fuel cell) in ac. Third time they replaced the compressor. I kept telling them it was a idling problem and they fixed something else. It still shuts off at stop lights and when I am stuck in traffic. Not good living in the South!
Absolutely no problems in 2.5 years
grizjack, 08/27/2009
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Why all the one's in the block of previous reviews? Looks suspicious to me. In my case there's been absolutely NOTHING negative in 2.5 years of ownership. Rock solid-- just like Consumer Reports says.
What a bargain!
imacheapsk8, 01/11/2007
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I think this car drives just as nicely as a Camry or Accord for several thousand less!
Kia Rules
JK, 03/22/2007
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Smooth ride and good road feel. Quite cabin and very responsive to sudden maneuvers. Strong 4 cylinder engine...good torque. Exceptional fit and finish. Feels like quality throughout.
First Optima
Smart Driver, 05/20/2007
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car provides a tight, sport-tuned, yet somewhat opulant ride. It reminds me very much of the Audi A4 V6 for about $18k savings.
Excellent for the money
csandste, 05/15/2007
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No problems so far in five months of light driving.
Kia Surprises
micro99, 04/12/2007
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Smooth ride, very good handling with more than adequate acceleration (not as fast as others); great value by any metric but especially features per dollar.
A meaningful and honest review.
Allan Birmantas, 09/06/2009
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My beautiful, dependable and comfortable kia optima ex is the best and most dependable car I have ever owned. It has all the conveniences I can think of, it gets good gas mileage and it never breaks down. I have had complete strangers compliment it's styling, I have gotten as much as 40.7 mpg on one trip, and after 31,000 miles it still runs like a Swiss watch. Perfect and quiet. It also handles very nicely. In other words... For the price, in it's field, it is simply perfect. A ten in every way.
Some problems -overall good car
mickkia, 09/19/2009
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this this vehicle used in April of 2009 with 23500 miles. Since then I had two problems, both front sway links need to be replaced and one of the rear brake was worn unevenly. Took numerous visit to repair shops over two months to figure out the brake issue (car was squeaking periodically when moving - was driving me crazy). The bad sway links were covered under Kia warranty. Since the repairs, the car has been running fine. The dealership was very professional in fixing the problem. Car now has 33000 miles on it. P.S. - trunk sometime open by it own. Happen to me about 4 times in 5 months. Also, averaging 27 miles per gallon with 80% stop/go driving -
Honest opinion
pamela, 05/31/2008
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for a month already. I really like it but I have had to replace the trunk seal because it leaked when you ran it through the car wash and I had to have a fuel pump and sender replaced. The sender doesn't come separately so you have to get the whole pump. The car had around 28,000 miles on it when I bought it. I was a little disappointed that a major part had to be replaced already. free under warranty but I am a little worried about down the road repairs. I hope it is better than the ford contour I had before that thing was always being repaired. I did do some research and found the type of engine inside the car is suppose to be good for 250,000 miles. I hope it lasts.
I love my KIA!
Marcy, 07/01/2008
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had an attitude about getting my Kia at first. I had a Hyundai and didn't want another car like that. I had to get it because of my job, I am in sales and drive a lot and needed something reliable. NOW! All I ever want is a KIA. They are stylish and sleek. IT drives like a caddy and I love the car, has never left me stranded and I am not so good about changing the oil and they are made to be able to go 10,000 max if you forget to change the oil like me.
Great mid size sedan
Allan Birmantas, 09/14/2009
2007 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We now have over 31,000 on it, and it was trouble free. Had some initial issues, but once the problems with the air bag were resolved it has been perfect. All I do is change the oil, filters and tranny fluid. Good mileage, everything works and it's so far the best car I have ever owned. I have been driving since 1957 so you can see that I have a lot of experience with cars.
Happy With Car
Desiree, 08/13/2007
2007 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I'm very happy with this car. Affordable, fun, reliable. What more can you ask for.