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Great 4 door sports car
david_h, 10/24/2012
2012 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had 3 Land Rovers in a row and was tired of 12 - 14 mpg fuel economy in the city. This Kia Rocks on mileage, I average 22- 24 mpg in the city and 35 mpg or even higher on the highway. I live in Texas so it's very flat here and I'm sure that helps. At first I would do my own calculations for fuel economy bu ditched that after I realized dash computer was on the money. I have two children, both in car seats and there is plenty of room in the back seat for them. The doors open very wide so it's easy to get them in and out. I love all the features, the seats are comfortable, and the price is outstanding for all that you get. I got a loaded one for under $30k after lots of negotiation.
A great vehicle. One sweet ride!
brandon72, 03/17/2012
2012 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just dove this car over 200 miles between North and South Carolina using a combo of highway and city miles and got about 31.5 mpg. That's incredibly good, especially considering some of these annoying little small SC towns full of speed traps I had to go through. This is a gorgeous vehicle that is very roomy inside. I've had mine 7 days and love the car. The turbo works very well when you need it and there is an Eco option you can select to make gas mileage even better. (this somewhat inhibits turbo and is best used in town IMO)
Great deal and ride!
Don Heisler, 12/21/2015
updated 12/27/2016
2012 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I got mine way below book and it was one time lease owner so it was taken care of. If you find one treated right it should last. In all makes of vehicles there are bad apples so get an extended warranty because any used car will have parts that fail. Mechanic friend said that kia has come along way and I couldn't be happier. Great sporty luxury car for low price. Fast and very fun K5 edition!
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Awesome comfortable luxury car great gas
Daniel Ake, 09/19/2016
2012 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I drive Uber and all my riders are surprise by the comfort of the car they say it feels like a Lexus or a Mercedes comfort. I took guys 6'4 in the back and they were very comfortable with good space. I went from Houston to San Antonio appx 200milines with half a tank. And my two kids love my car i have alot of fun driving it
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Replaced trans at 18k
sassy1866, 10/17/2013
2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love this car but at 18k miles I've had to have the transmission replaced already. As soon as I pay the car off I'm getting rid of it. It's fun to drive and looks great inside and out. But to have a major part of the replaced so soon is unacceptable. I had high hopes for Kia but it seems they have a long way to go in reliability.