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.
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.
As good as anything in its class.
Swede, 08/27/2010
2010 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is as good or better than anything in its class. I am sure the price will rise on this car very soon. It is truly the bargain out there.
So far so good!
CCC, 08/03/2010
2010 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Of course I've only had my 2010 Optima a few weeks but i really have enjoyed it thus far! I looked at the new 2011 Optimas and Sonatas but i really don't like their new "race car" style ( maybe because I'm 54?!) But i find the more classic sedan style appeals to me a lot more. I've been told it has the look of a much more expensive car. My 2010 has a really comfortable ride too. Real smooth and plenty of power for my kind of driving ( around town suburbia with a fair amount of highway ). Love the built in Satellite radio and the standard 6 speakers has sufficient oomph' for my R&R-ing. Alloy wheels was a must so i went for the conv. pkg. which also incl.'s power seats. Also added sun roof.
My Review on the 2009 Kia Optima LX
Leon Edwards, 09/07/2024
2009 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I would like to say the 4 cylinder engine on the Optima in this car isn’t what makes it unreliable, it’s the brakes, clutch and transmission. The brakes on the optima would constantly clamp down and get struck randomly, leaving me stranded at times.Transmission often gets stuck in neutral and you have to use the power of Zeus to push it into gear. The clutch is also very light which makes it extremely hard to balance.
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Very Good Deal!
Best Kia So Far., 09/27/2009
2009 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this car for $17500 and im very happy with it, i've had it for 5 months and it has yet to break down or need work. I have 8500 miles on it and everything still seems like new! I wish Kia and Hyundai would replace the 2.7 V6, its underpowered (190 hp) and bad on gas for the power (20 city and 26 highway)! They should replace it with a 3.2 V6, more power for same fuel economy! The I-4 is enough its not that sporty but its Kia what do u suspect? I get 32mpg on the highway and 25 in the city, great milege. Kia did a great job with the design! Very modern. It was between the 09 Fusion, 09 G6, or the Optima, Optima won! Its a good deal go out and I strongly suggest you put this on your list.