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2013 sxl lIMITED
aussie333, 07/28/2012
2013 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
36 of 221 people found this review helpful
WOW, what a head turning model. the SXL Limited edition. Red caliper brakes, 18 inch chrome wheels LED running lights. All the options in the SX model and more.
Surprising, Fun, and WOW on Economy
dc4kids, 08/13/2013
2013 Kia Optima LX Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
3 of 28 people found this review helpful
I have owned the 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid only a week and I LOVE IT! I have owned Porsche, Mercedes, Cadillac, Infiniti, Lincoln, Honda, Volkswagen, Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, Dodge, Plymouth, and more and I would rate this vehicle as one of my all time favorites. I love the fact that I can drive the vehicle hundred plus miles and the gas gauge ticks off one notch equal to about 2 gallons of gas. The car is quiet, smooth, and well built. I also love the 5 years and 60,000 mile warranty. No worries for about 4-5 years. I figured out I am saving over $300 a month on gas from my Porsche Cayenne S I just replaced. I love that.
2012 EX Optima - Amazing Value
jerryk007, 05/18/2013
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Now a proud owner for 1 year. Overall average mpg 24.0+. Great ride and I am amazed by the acceleration of this hot 4 cylinder! Interior finish is excellent and the leather is tops. I am still wondering how this KIA is so well priced that anyone would buy a Toyota! Thus far no mechanical or build problems at all. Cons: Only one! The steering wheel is a bit to "slick" to grip.
Farewell To My 2013 Kia Optima SX
Road DawgEtte, 11/24/2019
2013 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my vehicle CPO at 25K miles in 2014. Loved the car since the specs were better than the Honda Accord. Handling on the highway was great. However, I had to purchase a spare tire kit separate from the final negotiation price. As I approached the 109K mile mark, my panoramic sunroof became inoperable at a wide open position (except the shade) and I had to have the engine replaced (fortunately under warranty). The sunroof, however is NOT covered and will cost me > $6K for the dealer to remove the entire sunroof + lining and repair it. I declined the service work and have decided to get rid of the vehicle since I had 1 more payment on the car and I had spent ~$3K on maintenance, tires, brakes, and battery services within a year. No need to spend ~$500 for a technician to at minimum, ATTEMPT to close the sunroof. I never had engine and sunroof issues on my Honda 6 cylinder coupe. Before purchasing an Optima, consider that you must purchase your own spare tire kit as indicated in other reviews. Also, the engine troubles that other consumers have experienced after the 60K mile mark is concerning. Now, the sunroof...I'll just accept the loss and take ownership of a new vehicle without any additional car trouble. Just be warned. At least I was able to drive the car preowned and reach >100K miles before severing ties with it.
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Gustavo Guerra , 02/24/2021
2013 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car is good but my car get in the street only 19 miles for a gallon of gas,and 28 in the freeway,
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Love this car!!
White cloud, 04/16/2025
2013 Kia Optima EX Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2013 Used Kia, in great shape, sporty, gets good gas mileage for size-very comfortable inside good headroom. Handles nice;y. Several friends and family have Kia’s with 150k miles going strong
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Air compressor 2013 Optima
Disappointed, 04/14/2017
2013 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Kia optima 2013 compressor went out after just a yr and a half. Under warranty, so they took care of it. BUT....IT WAS A REFURBISHED PART with a 12 Month warranty . It Just went out again after 18 months and of course it's out of warranty! My issue here is...the car is 3 and a half yrs old and has gone through 2 compressors! Does anyone else see my concern? Because Kia does Not! I have bought 2 brand new Cars from them...there will NOT be a third!
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It was a good car...until it wasn't!
CJ103K, 06/20/2019
2013 Kia Optima EX Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid for over 5 years. When I first got it the vehicle would turn heads. It is very stylish on the road and pretty accommodating on the inside. A big item to note is that it has a very low profile to the ground which makes it a task getting in & out if you are of average or above average height. The bluetooth feature doesn't work quite as expected. Whoever I call always gets echo feedback. Also, the voice feature leaves a lot to be desired. I opt to reach for the console myself to do whatever I need versus using the voice feature. As for the vehicle performance it has enough zip to keep up with traffic flow without getting run over. I am satisfied with the MPG as I drive mostly on the highway and average 36-38 mpg combined city/hwy. At 40K miles my rear window motor gave out and was replaced by warranty. Up until about 85K miles everything was smooth. That's when my car started on a downward trend. The bad experiences started when my car battery died. It was then replaced after a $300 price tag. Just days after replacing the battery I had the engine light come on. After taking it to the dealership it turned out that the fuse to the battery was blown after it was swapped. They waived the diagnostic fee and just charged me the cost of the fuse ($40). A few months passes before my car gives me a big WARNING light with a message to get off the road and park the vehicle immediately. Horrible timing for mechanical issues because I am in rush hour traffic and now have to anxiously get off the road. As soon as I park the car it flickers and shuts off. At this point the vehicle is immobilized and will not turn on. So it had to be towed away to find out that the throttle body is now shot. Another $500+ invested because it's not covered under warranty. Finally reach the 103,000 milestone before the transmission goes out. The transmission has a price tag of $4,100 for a replacement. How convenient after the 100,000 mile warranty just expired. After all this, plus HORRIBLE customer service at the dealership I am officially done with Kia. Also of note - the driver seat mount came loose at 90K miles which I fixed myself due to a $300 repair quote from the dealership.
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Has anyone's 2013 kia optima caught on fire
Jess, 12/14/2020
2013 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Woke up this morning went outside around 8:50am and seen alot smoke and noticed my daughter's 2013 kia optima was on fire there was smoke and flames coming out of her hood has this happened to any one
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Domeniesha simien, 12/18/2020
2013 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is not for long use. My Kia Optima is a 2013. I bought it used in 2017. It is now December 2020 and I have had my 1st problem that is major. I was exiting the freeway then the oil light came on and the car went dead. I had to turn my car off then turn it back on. I pulled over and check my oil and it was bone 🦴 dry. I had just had an oil change 1 week from this incident. So I bought some oil and poured it in my car. That night while driving on the road my oil light came back on and it died. I pulled over for 10 minutes and let it rest and drove it home.
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Bad Engine Problems
Joe Rod, 09/03/2022
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car, 3 days later engine went out on me. The car only had 77k. Kia won’t honor theirs t train warranty on it. This was my first and last Kia.
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