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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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