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Great Buy
Jamie Giza, 04/28/2009
2008 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I traded in my jeep grand cheokee when gas was killing my budget from a 100 mile daily work trip. The car runs great a it very comfortable I also have gotten about 460 miles to the 16 gallon tank as oposed to 250 in the jeep. I have two kids a dog and a wife and take frequet trips in the car and its comfortable for all of us. The head room is great due to the fact I am 6-3 . The only down side I have is the gas petal is a little jerky and the aceleration is a little weak.Over all it is the best money I have spent on a car.
The Drive Home Was Fun
AndyHu, 05/15/2008
2008 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Just leased this vehicle for the gas mileage. The ride and comfort are awesome. The exterior styling is quite pedestrian. Fit and finish are excellent and the 4 cylinder engine is pretty peppy. You do not feel like you're driving underpowered. If the exterior styling isn't first and foremost in your mind, then for quality ride and transportation, I would highly recommend the Kia Optima. Plenty of interior space.
Great Car
Norm, 05/24/2008
2008 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Last summer I picked up my rental car from Hertz and it was Kia Optima. I was totally impressed with this car! After comparing to Camry, Accord, etc. I decided to buy one for myself. I have not been disappointed! This is one fun car to drive and I am very impressed with the peppy engine, interior room, and good looks. Great visibility gives a real 'feel' for the road. Our car includes the Appearance Pkg which really adds lots of 'goodies' and well worth the money. Also, you don't see lots of Optimas on the road, so that even makes it more fun to have a 'unique' car. Current generous rebates clinched the deal for me and so far it has been a perfect car for our family.
Hard to believe
Don, 06/19/2008
2008 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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I wasn't sure about buying a Kia but so far, really happy. Easy for older person to get in and out, the mileage is on real, getting on a average city and highway 38 mostly city I have been a gm person all my life but they wouldn't bring prices down to match Kia and Kia gives you more options inside and out.
Nice Ride!
Optimas Prime, 07/17/2008
2008 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.7L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought my Optima EX V6 this month and it's VERY nice. Leather seats, Infinity audio system w/6 CD, mp3 plugin. Got the electronic stability package and the premium package. Drives and handles much nicer than my Ford Taurus. Surprisingly smooth ride on freeways and in town. Auto air keeps the interior at a constant 72 degrees (adjustable of course). Night driving, dash lights (soft blue) are admirable and well laid out. Easy to see or disregard when concentrating on driving. Average 33 mpg! 27 mpg when using the 5 speed Sportmatic transmission (FUN FUN FUN). It feels like a "Drive by wire" car. Pearl White turns heads. Air bags galore. Safe 5*.