Used 2010 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2010 Optima, so we've included reviews for other years of the Optima since its last redesign.
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LONG TIME KIA FAN!, 08/24/2009
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Had for 6 months and have put 4,000 miles on it. Had a 2006 sportage and saw the optima and had to have it. I am blown away at the attention it gets. People are always telling me they love its looks and the red color is sharp. I just smile when I pull up beside a accord or Camry and think to myself I saved thousands and have an equal car. The optima feels smooth and plenty of power from the I-4 it only has a few less horse power than the v-6, save a few bucks and buy the I-4. The trunk really holds a lot and the car is comfortable on long trips. The gas mileage is as advertised which many cars do not match up. So we are very pleased. We do recommend kia to everyone we know.
Great so far!
char3lee, 03/05/2011
2010 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love this car so far. I have put about 1000 miles on it and am really enjoying it. I bought it barely used, and feel I got a great deal. The back is very roomy for two people and a third would be pretty comfy if they were not too big or if it wasn't a long trip. It has all of the things that are important to me and more. I did get the higher end wheels and automatic driver's seat, which are nice. It has lots of pep and I get 33 mpg on the highway. I think that's great for a non-hybrid. Everything is just laid out great! Get one now, because I think the price will go up on these. The 2011 looks even nicer.
Very First Foreign Car!
swineheart, 03/29/2012
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Ive always owned American cars, I am a Vet and felt bad about not supporting American auto makers. I've owned Chevys, Fords and Olds. I Love my KIA Optima! I bought it due to the cost of gas and the options on the car. For the money, you cant go wrong. It has a high safety rating, roomy interior, good stereo options and best of all great EPA rating for a midsize sedan. It's comfortable on the highway and zips around town. If you are in the market for a sedan that's affordable and still fun to drive, I highly recommend the Optima.
2009 Kia Optima TRANSMISSIONS ON OPTIMAS ARE BAD!
unsatisfied, 03/27/2016
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I had problems with acceleration from the time I bought this new. I was told there wasn't a problem they put it on the computer and there wasn't anything wrong....I am a woman so...it was well we cant find anything wrong. I was charged for the KIA maintenance plan for 5 years...and low and behold at the end of 5 years....they found it needed a new transmission....!!!
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Second car, Love it!
carmansam22, 09/25/2011
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great Car! Bought it Oct. 11, 2010. Haven't had any problems with the car. It's the first 5 speed I've owned and I love it. It's pretty quick and fast, I can downshift to third and pass cars with no problem. I once had a loaded car (at least 800ibs extra weight), driving up steep hills and still got 25MPG. I feel I got a lot for what I paid, just a little over 12,000.