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2012 Optima EX purchased new
Michiganrunner, 09/17/2015
2012 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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I love my car....except...from the time I bought it just over 3 yrs ago, I've had battery issues. Now I'm thinking it's an electronic issue. I can sit in my car not running, and listen to the radio for 15 mins and the battery will die. Can't count the number of times I've had it jumped. KIA replaced the battery last year...and the problem continues. I only have 32,300 miles on my car in over 3 yrs- with a newer battery, and it's died twice within 3 weeks. Thankfully my local Kia dealer is going to pick it up from my work tomorrow morning, evaluate it, and bring it back to me before I leave work. My electronics freaked out today when I attempted to restart. I prepared to call Kia's free roadside assistance again and needed my VIN# to do so. I'd waited approx an hr and a half before calling. I went to my car to get the VIN...and it magically started! Wth? All electronic features had to be reset, but it actually started right up. Hence I do not believe it to be a battery issue, but an electronic one
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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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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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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.
Love My 2012 Optima SX Turbo
Dan Carazo, 12/14/2018
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2012 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I have clocked over 50K miles driving my spicy red 2012 SX Turbo. And I am still very pleased with my choice. Love the quick acceleration which surprises some of those BMW drivers. When I purchased my Kia it was relatively rare to see many on the road. But the number of Optima owners has grown into a sizable club. Kia gave me some very nice features for a modest price, and thankfully, my unit has stayed out of the shop. Great comfortable fully adjustable driver's seat, push/start/push-button doors and trunk and dual temp A/C are now must-haves. Turbo has provided a solid overall driving experience. Except for a couple manufacturer warranty-covered recalls (easily and quickly handled by local dealers), my car has been on the road for over 58K miles without any maintenance headaches, which is number 1 in my book. My only complaints since July 2012: 1) standard performance tires provide zip traction in snow--I had to purchase set of all-weather tires for cold weather; 2) harsh ride on our terrible New York potholed roads; and 3) passenger seat sits too low for my wife who is petite, and seat has no power adjust. But for under $28K I got a vehicle that has been fun to drive--even between New York and North Carolina--and has been headache free.
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