Used 2009 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
Used Optima for sale
Very Poor Ride at Highway Speeds
Doug, 02/23/2010
2009 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has vibrated since the day I bought it. they have replaced 11 tires and the car still shudders and vibrates going down the highway. Kia rep says its normal. I bought car for the highway mileage, but if you are looking for a smooth highway ride, DO NOT buy a Kia.
One year later
Big John, 03/20/2010
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Basically no complaints except tire grip on snowy roads is severely lacking, when trying to go uphill from a stop. Never had this problem with a Rio. After servicing the transmission it began to chatter when slowing down. This shouldn't be happening with an automatic transmission. Went to the local dealer for all service, (not Charlie's Kia), not happy with the service personnel. There's a gasoline odor getting into the cabin intermittently but the local dealer says they can't duplicate the problem. Car still gets 32 mpg HW and hugs a dry road excellently. The original tires are about half way worn out and look worn evenly across the width. They've been rebalanced once.
got to try this car
wvlivin, 01/28/2010
2009 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I went to the dealership with all intentions of buying a chevy or a ford but fell in love with the kia optima. the interior is comfortable and easy on the eyes and the value is unbeatable. The 2.4 engine is the perfect power and fuel economy that averages 27mpg. Drives great and has plenty of room for my family of 4 and is surprisingly stylish. I'm sold on this car don't pass up a test drive you will be shocked I was.
Best Mid Size Car
Bill, 12/03/2009
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased brand new, but mostly drive it in the city. The fit, finish, quality and ride is amazing. Test drove a Camry, Accord and Malibu. The ride was a good or better then them all. Driving position was easy to find with power seat. Get 28 mpg in city and 34 on the highway. Will buy another in 5 years.
Optima
gojo, 01/03/2010
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was originaly looking to replace my 2000 Hyundai Accent with a new one, when I came accross the 2009 optima for $500 more. I honestly only drove the Sonata and Optima. The Sonata has a nicer interior, but seems to float down the road more than the Optima and was $2000 more than the New Accent I was originaly looking at. Being strickly a lowest cost for the best milage type of guy I settled on the Optima for $15500. Acording to Edmunds specifications page, this car seems to be right in the hunt with other midsize sedans when it comes to safety, quality and room. Being owned by Hyundai , I felt secure in buying this car, since my last car from them cost $500 for repairs in 100,000 miles.