Used 2013 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
Used Optima for sale
Buyer Beware
funkster01, 03/22/2013
2013 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
The KIA optima is pretty on the outside, but the quality will leave you stranded on the side of the road. I had a brake warning light issue since I bought the car and KIA tried 7 times to fix it. They finally replaced the entire front wiring harness. Two weeks later the car won't start sometimes (it may or may not start). KIA has been unable to repair the problem ( 2 and 1/2 weeks of diagnosing). They are giving me my broken car back to drive until they get an expert flown in (time unknown) to look at the car. They are also trying to blame the problem on an auto accident that was sheet metal only damage and to the trunk. Avoiding their warranty claims (In My Opinion). Run Away from this car.
OVER RATED
josejose, 11/07/2016
updated 05/10/2021
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
Be prepared to buy a car and not like it once you have driven it for a while. Most new car owners look forward to taken it for a spin , not here. The ride is noisy and stiff and the electric steering is rough and stiff. Not worth it , the reviews saying it was a good car are bogus. You should rent one for the weekend before buying it , I wish I would have. Sold it a year ago after getting a notice from Kia saying they may have left metal shavings in the cylinder during the manufacturing process , was told to listen for knocking noises coming from the engine. Traded it in on a Ford Fusion , nicer ride , quieter and averaging 45 MPG on the highway. Happy with the Fusion 2 years later , best move I've made. Kia makes garbage.
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Love, Love, LOVE my KIA
Laura Murphy, 01/05/2017
updated 01/08/2018
2013 Kia Optima EX Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2013 Kia EX Hybrid. Immaculate and sold to me from dealer at no-haggle blue book price. Has all the bells and whistles. Absolutely love this car. >35mpg in town so far. (Edited to add 1 year later: STILL love my KIA!)
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For its class
Mark s, 02/04/2017
2013 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car for the money
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Great Value, Reliable, and Comfortable but...
AnnD, 03/28/2018
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wish the interior was quieter and gas mileage better. Since first bought new 8/12 I have never obtained more than 23 in the city and 30 on the highway (only with non-ethanol fuel and non-stop PDX to Seattle - otherwise 2 gallons less). My usual combined mileage including one 40 round trip highway trip a week is 24 with ethanol fuel. I have only driven about 73,000 miles since work from home and nothing has broken or needed repair other than a squeaky door which started last summer so the dealer greases hinge every 6 months when there for an oil change. Weston Kia has been great to work with and offers bargain oil changes! Besides oil and air filter changes I needed new front brake pads at about 50,000 miles and new tires about 35,000 as the OEM set rode great/smooth but wore out fast. Only other complaint is the hood paint - one rock chip has now rusted out the size of a nickel and would cost at least $500 to fix plus a few lost days so it is what it is. Ironically the doors look new as I installed matching color strips when bought. First car I have ever owned more than 5 years and usually only go 4 - but can't justify selling as it's styling is so similar outside to new ones.
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