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.
Still going strong after 13 years of ownership
Dana Pearce, 05/02/2019
updated 11/04/2022
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best car I have ever owned! This car has far exceeded my expectations. I have not had any major repairs, only annual maintenance and oil changes. I have over 220,000 miles on this car. This is the second Kia I have owned. I previously owned a 2001 4WD Sportage that had over 200,000 miles on it when my daughter totaled it, and my husband's 2006 Rio 5-speed has over 300,000 miles on it and is still going strong. My daughter had a 2007 Optima and traded it in for a 2019 Optima We are a KIA family!.
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I love my new Kia
lweems, 09/04/2009
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my new Kia in August and even as a former Toyota Camry Driver, I absolutely love it! The price was right and I am constantly turning heads in my new black Kia. I feel like I have one up on the Camry and Honda drivers. The drive is nice, the car is roomy, great on mileage and highly rated for safety. This was the best purchase I could have made.
Sweet Chariot
bargain hunter, 09/21/2009
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Nabbed this Midnight Blue MT baby 10 days ago and am in love with it! Researched for months to narrow my search; thought I'd opt for a Honda Fit or a Scion XB as I wanted utility, cargo room and decent mileage. But when I realized this was the only car under $20k with standard stability control, traction control and disc brakes on all wheels I was sold. The 10 year warranty and $2k rebate were icing on the cake. Amazing what comes standard on this 'base' model! Almost bought the smaller Elantra but figured the Optima's extra HP and larger engine with only a 1 to 2 mpg penalty was well worth the minor price difference. Excellent gearing + short throw 5 speed = FUN RIDE!!!
Must check it out!
PDR, 08/19/2010
2010 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Rides like a more expensive sedan with taut steering, responsive pep sufficient for merging and passing, good sight lines, comfortable seating and solid fit/finish. Roomy interior for 6'+, rich full sound stereo, easy access controls, very large trunk. Options are few but worthwhile: power seats, allow wheels and homelink mirror. With price, warranty and safety features Optima easily outdoes Malibu, Accord, Altima, and Camry. Glad I decided to check it out!
Blown away
carman09, 08/02/2009
2009 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I drove an Accord, Camry Mercedes just to name a few. I drove an Optima and was totally blown away. I would have picked them over the others any but when you throw in the cost it is truly unbelievable. This car has everything you can imagine as options, has road manners that of an Accord. I drove a camry (32,000) comparably equipped. The only thing the kia didn't have was a 3yr, 36000 warranty. The Kia has a 5yr 60000 bumper to bumper and 10 yer 100000 warranty! Very happy!. Cost 20,150