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The best or nothing

Oscar, 09/20/2022
2013 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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This car it something else. Has a lot a recall but it beautiful and fast

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5 out of 5 stars

This is the best car ever with lots of power!!

Marie lovely, 02/27/2022
2013 Kia Optima LX Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is sharp and has so much get up and go power it’s crazy! I swear it’s as fast as my Camaro y’all. Gas is absolutely great you can fill up and drive forever!! Everything about this car I love. Radio is loud, led lights and just a bad A car. I recommend this to everyone and great for younger adults as well very safe for all

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4 out of 5 stars

Kia doesnt like to Honor their warranty

David, 06/14/2017
2013 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Kia will go out of their way to not honor the warranty. The engines carbon up very fast . ( 53k miles and it needs a valve job) This is an obvious design flaw. I think I should have stuck with domestic. Definitely not Direct injection. My Jeep has run for 256k miles and has never had a major service, Just 2 clutches. 53k miles on a new car , that fost 6000 dollars more , is not acceptable!

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4 out of 5 stars

Great Value, Reliable, and Comfortable but...

AnnD, 03/28/2018
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

5000 miles in 15 days, love it!

bikephil, 05/16/2013
2013 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Picked up my 2011 Optima SX with 20k miles on it on April 29. Today (May 16) I have 24,500 miles. MPG has not been below 32 for any of my trips, and has been as high as 35 even though I average 70-75 MPH (always use cruise, never use ECO button). Quiet, comfortable, stylish. Cooled seats are terrific. Nice radio. Roomy, even for a 6'2" guy like me.

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