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Never thought I'd own a Kia
Sly_Jester, 07/13/2016
2013 Kia Optima EX Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
108 of 111 people found this review helpful
Well, I bought a Kia... Man was that a great move! Keep in mind Im a Honda kind of guy and how dare I walk away from the accord models that have done me right for so many years?! Well, After weeks of comparing and constrating numbers and figures (warranty, mpg, price) I did it, In the summer of 2014 (June to be exact) I purchased a used 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid EX with 17,500 miles for $21,597.88 (ttt). Let me be the first to tell you the step up from an accord to this beauty was a life changer. The ergonomics of this car just makes me feel like I'm at home. Oh and the features well she's loaded nothing spared for the best! It may sound like I'm joking but the luster I have for this car is still present today. So let's get to the nuts and bolts! How is she today(12 July 2016) (I'm referring to the optima)? She has approx. 127k miles on her... Yes 127,000 miles. Any problems?! Yes, the backup camera doesn't work all the time. Well... Anything else?! No, I change my oil every 4K miles (full synthetic mobile 1), I have put two sets of tires on her, one K&N air filter, 6 cabin air filters, regular fluid changes, and she still spits out avg 33mpg. I have 99 problems but a Hybrid component ain't one. Now keep in mind I drive 1000 miles a week on avg. she has been in two accidents (cosmetic damages), but has never left me stranded or in distress (knock on wood). I will tell anyone who is looking for a reliable vehicle to consider Kia. I plan on putting another 150k miles on her before I retire her so I'll keep you posted when I hit 200k. Until then drive Kia and stop texting and driving!
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WAY impressed with this car!
c1carroll, 08/17/2014
updated 08/31/2022
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
59 of 62 people found this review helpful
Went shopping for a used Optima the minute I realized it was 'car time'. Found a used 2013 with 44K on it, and almost dismissed it out of hand for high miles, until I drove it, then ...WOW! Like it just rolled off factory floor. Loaded EX with ALL the bells and whistles. Have had it for 7 months and another 6K, and I cant find the slightest flaw. Getting about 24 MPG around town, and up to 38MPG on hwy, so I do NOT understand the MPG complaints I've read here. Car drives like it's on rails, and very quiet. My wife has the 2011 Sonata Limited so we're always comparing cars, and she'll admit, the Optima is the better of the 2. For the price, you can't beat it 4 years old now, and still drives like new. 72,000 miles and you cant feel ANY of them. Car is as new. Still getting great mileage and loving all the features. I'll drive this for at least another 6 years (I try to do 10 years on all my cars) without any worries. Other than tires and oil changes, no expense yet! 5 years of ownership now, and still loving this car. Not a day of trouble, and over 78K on it now. Still tight, quiet, and getting me up to 34 MPG on trips. Would 'highly' recommend this vehicle to any potential buyer. I'm sold on Kia. 6 years in...same story holds. Not a SINGLE issue with this car! 84K and performing perfectly. Tight, quiet, comfortable, economic...what else could you ask for. Now granted, I don't abuse it, but I don't baby it either. If you can find one used, don't hesitate to buy, it's going to give you many years of enjoyable driving at an unbelievable value. OK, now 8 years of ownership, and over 106K on the car, and still amazed with it! With the price of used cars, it's almost worth what I paid for it, and I may NEVER sell. When I bought it, dealer threw in a 100K warranty, and I never needed it. Now that it's expired, I still feel confident taking it on long trips without concern. 2 sets of tires, 2 sets of brakes, scheduled oil changes, almost nothing else. If you can find one used, especially in this market, grab it! OK, Now nearing 112K, and almost 9 years of ownership. Car still looks and runs new! If my driver seat wasn't showing signs of wear, the car could still be as good as new. Still just oil changes, tires, and gas..it's incredible. All mechanicals and electronics function as from day 1.Cost of ownership has been nominal, and now that a replacement would be well over $40K, I'll be happily driving it for several more years.
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Kia Optima SXL 2.0 Turbo Blown Engine
Colton Pack, 11/13/2015
2013 Kia Optima EX Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
57 of 61 people found this review helpful
At 80,00 miles I had to replace the engine. In total I spent $5,500 for the engine replacement at the Kia Dealership. They said the cause of it was "metal to metal rod bearings". According to kia I was to blame for not using a KIA GENUINE oil filter. Because I did not use their oil filter somehow metal got in my oil and ruined the engine. Thats a bunch of BS. I read multiple peoples accounts of the same experience with their KIA optima. I saw on the news where Hyundai recalled the same engine this car has. Clearly they need to investigate the optima engine as well. KIA doesn't care about their customers.
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warrenty issues
ibergeron, 08/16/2013
2013 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
the Kia Optima we purchased was our third, we had an Amanti, we purchased a Sorento for our son, and now we have an Optima. the car ran great but it blew the engine. the repairs approved was a re-manufactured engine. Every mechanic I have spoken to said that a new engine in a 1 1/2 year old car with 21,500 miles was the correct repair NOT a re-manufactured engine. If you want a vehicle that will be repaired properly, stay AWAY From KIA.
Great car, but you have to buy a spare tire.
alanbala, 08/09/2012
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
37 of 41 people found this review helpful
We have over 1400 miles on our 2013 Kia Optima EX, and we are very impressed with the car. Beware! The car comes without a spare tire, and we had to spend about $210 for a kit and the dealer installed the space saver tire, wheel, jack and lug wrench kit. We still got a good deal, because the car comes with many features at a price point that beats the competition, and the dealer gave us a fair discount plus a "competitive incentive" available from Kia. Acceleration and gas mileage have improved greatly since passing 1000 miles on the odometer. A/C unit is powerful and cools fast. Car is comfortable, roomy, rides and handles well. Upscale look inside and out.
2012 EX Amazing
jerryk007, 09/10/2012
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
The Optima EX sedan is an amazing value automobile that I cannot still believe that this vehicle can be built for the cost! Great style; excellent interior design; dash assembly perfectly fit and easy to read; great leg room in rear and front; superior fit and finish for a mid sized sedan. Quiet ride-Yes-acceleration of a V6 in an in-line 4 YES! Changed oil to synthetic. I would highly recommend as one of "the" best in its' class!
Fabulous car for money!!
Roger, 03/10/2016
updated 09/23/2020
2013 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Update 3: The vehicle has 146k miles on it now. The radio died around 140k and replaced it with aftermarket one with apple CarPlay which after doing it wish I would of done it a long time ago as this one predated when it comes standard on Kias. Other than that no other problems. Hoping it will make it to 200k which based on our avg driving should be 3-4 more years. Update 2: The vehicle now has 130k. Only problem is the rear camera which now has been completely out for the last 15,000 miles. I use mobile one full synthetic extended performance oil since new except for the time Kia changed the oil after the recall for the dipstick (it was a free oil change thrown by Kia) and I change the oil every 10,000-11,000 miles. Oil usage on mine has been low as it burns under 1 quart over this interval. (Make sure to check because the 2.4 engine needs to be kept around the full line) usually add 1/4 quart every 3,000 miles on mine. I did change the spark plugs around 120k miles. The tires have been replaced for the second time at 125,000 miles and I would recommend the Continental Truecontact Tour for this vehicle. The last Truecontacts (older version) lasted 72,000 and was just below 4/32. Going into the winter its not worth an additional 10k miles especially since I was able to get all 4 installed out the doors for around $450. Update 1: Still love the car. Rear breaks changed at 95k along with just regular maintenance (transmission fluid exchange and coolant flush). Battery needed replaced for first time also. Starting to have problems with rear camera going in and out. Just hit the 100k mark a couple weeks ago. Still going strong with zero major repairs. We bought the car Dec of 2012. Got the LX with convenience package. Out the door with remote start (added non OEM) for $19800. Very comfortable and drive it whenever I can (its the wife's car). Now it currently has 60k miles on it. Only stuff that has needed done so far is new tires at 53k and front brakes during the 60K mile maintenance service. OEM tires weren't great (horrible on snow) but the new tires have made the car even quieter and perform great on snow. Bottom line is for a brand new car with all the standard equipment it can't be beat.
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Best Kept Secret on Highway
jimbojjm, 03/16/2013
updated 09/18/2017
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I'm shocked at some reviewers complaint about poor gas mileage. I bought a 2013 EX with premium package two weeks ago and can't say enough good things about the car. It receives wow comments from passersby and I'm asked over and over again "How do I like it and how much does it cost?" I got mine for less than $24,000. Sound good to you? I average over 30 mpg in 50/50 city highway driving. When I drive at 65-75 on the hwy I at get about 37 mpg. If you want good mileage you have to learn to and use good green driving habits. There are plenty of articles on the internet on how to get the best mileage out of your car. This car looks great , drives nice, is comfortable and a bargain. Added: I've had the KIA for over 4 years now and I still feel the same way about the car. "Knock on wood" and I haven't had a single problem with the car. Kia and Hyundai make great vehicles. I gave my old 2007 Hyundai Sonata to my daughter and it still runs great, with normal repairs of course.
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KIA Voids the Warrnaty where ever possible
Liz Walsh, 08/13/2015
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
34 of 39 people found this review helpful
Bought a brand new 2013 KIA and the engine failed with just 43k miles Trust me KIA goes out of their way to not honor the warranty Plus their service departments are so understaffed that it took weeks just for them to decide not to honor their warranty they wanted 7k for a new engine and said it would take 5 weeks to fix What a complete joke We called every KIA dealer in the DFW area and the one we took it too in Lewisville was the only one who said they could look at it in a week. And this was before they knew it was an engine problem. Why should a customer have to wait that long just to find out what's wrong with the car? What is the average customer supposed to do when they don't have enough staff to fix their vehicles? Took the car to a local person who will fix the car for 3.2k and have it done in a week. I will never buy a KIA again research carefully their engines fail often and they will find someway to void the warranty. Also they charged $118.00 just to tell us they wouldn't fix the car They have a "goodwill" program that the mechanic said had never once been accepted by KIA
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Wow... Kia
mariod, 01/19/2013
2013 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have been a Honda owner for the past 12 years, various models... my last was a 09 accord. I can NOT tell you enough times, these two cars don't even compare! Looks and overall performance... Great car! and looks awesome!
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