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4.75 out of 5 stars

Nice car, Good dealership experience

roop07, 08/01/2012
2012 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Bought the Optima 2 weeks ago. Very nice car with lots of luxury features for the price. Good power and handles well on the road. Had a wonderful experience at Hollwood Kia in Broward County. No hassle.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Shadow knows...

emeraldsky, 07/16/2012
2012 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Just bought this Blk Cherry 2012 Optima-and I'm feelin' fine on a dime with purple all mine. An extremely good value. This is a sweet dream. Seriously rides like velvet. Lovin the extras-Bluetooth, etc, ETC. Seats extremely comfortable in soft leather with plenty room for this 5'10' frame of mine. I feel like I'm riding a La-z-boy down the road! But there's nothing lazy about this boy! Even w/o the turbo this car has quick, smooth response. You won't be left pounding the wheel for anything...save gas milage...I give high marks for it, but it has yet to break the 30 mph mark and KIA has to advertise truer data here. Oh well, my car is new and not on the Hwy much-maybe get there.

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5 out of 5 stars

Never thought

Scott Oaks, 07/01/2016
2012 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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I've had this Kia for a year and a half. I've never had a issue with it. It is the most comfortable car I've ever owned. A few years back I never would of purchased a Kia, but since the design change in 2012 they have made a remarkable convergence from one moment a disposable car and now it's a car I want to keep until the wheels fall off. The options offer are technically sound and most are offered only by luxury cars at a much higher cost. As a personal note I normally do upgrades wheels, performance enhancing, eco and power. But this car has not needed one, great fuel mileage, excellent handling and power with more to spare. It's a well rounded car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awsome Car!

Derik, 10/09/2017
2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I am 6'6 and I still have plenty of room. I admit I have to tilt the seat back a bit. But in this car it feels right to tilt it back anyway. The get up and go is great! I have never had an issue with this car. I bought it new. It now has.99,000 miles. I do take good care of it and service every 5k. The only minor problem I had was when the floor was getting wet and found out it was a plugged hose from the a/c system. Was a 10 minute fix. I can't say I've ever had better luck with any other vehicle. Great gas mileage!

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3 out of 5 stars

It’s an ok car

Jess, 02/02/2019
2012 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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The car is ok.. I like the look of it (I have it in red). But if you live anywhere where it snows forget it . The car is awful In the snow. Even with brand new tires.

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