Used 2008 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Reliability could get 6 stars
bklyndriver, Little Neck, NY, 07/16/2012
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had this car, as second owner, for three years. It has never been a problem. All I've done is replace the brakes and tires. It's still got less than 35K miles, but so far this is the best around-the-town car I've ever had. It is surprisingly fun to drive, handles great. Downsides: I don't get the mileage I thought it would get - seems like I fill up a little too often. At about 30, I can feel the gear shift. There is absolutely no style to this car - it is super generic. These things don't detract from how good the Optima is.
Stay away from Kia
i_hate_kia, Asheboro, NC, 01/11/2012
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
1 BAD EXPERIENCE , I will never buy another , motor locked up with only 46,688 miles , they piece together another new engine because kia was to cheap to send a complete motor it runs for 10,00 miles and the oil light starts coming on at ideal. I ended up letting the dealer buy the car back and bought a Toyota camry, almost forgot car was out of service for 47 days the first time and the next time well its been 3 weeks today and its still not fixed 1/11/12 VERY BAD EXPERIENCE
Good with Flaw
KIASTINKCS, 12/04/2010
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've really enjoyed my Kia Optima. However there is a major issue with the car stalling and power cutting out, upon starting the car up and when driving.
So far so good
Eric, 07/23/2008
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really like this car. Especially when compared to much more pricey models in its class. Drove Altima, Honda, and others, but landed with this car due to price and warranty. Paid 16K for the upgraded model with leather, etc. Very pleased.
Great Buy
Jamie Giza, 04/28/2009
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
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