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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Sedan

golleye, 02/06/2014
2013 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I test drove this car, a scion TC, and a Honda accord and the Optima was, in my opinion, the best of the three. With the features offered and the low price tag this car blew me away. I've had the car for 7 months now and have put 11,000 miles on it and I still love it. I have seen the other people saying that they do not get good gas mileage but on the country roads I get about 30mpg and in the city I still get a good 27mpg on the highway I usually average 35mpg. I have had no problems with the car and I definitely recommend it to someone looking for an amazing and gorgeous looking sedan with a low price tag.

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5 out of 5 stars

Flippy february/120000 miles in 2 years

Tyler, 02/03/2021
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Drove this car for work going on avg 250 miles every work day (~1250 miles weekly). Bought at 83000 mi and was still getting avg 28 mpg hwy by 200,000 mi. 10/5 stars for safety. Flipped a few times hood first into a creek going 65 and walked away with a minor back fracture and busted lip. Never did much in the way of repairs besides an alternator around 120,000 mi, got oil changes religiously every 7500 mi with normal conventional oil. This car saved my life and is a great travel car with loads of room. Total recommendation.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2013 KIA Optima SX

achero1, 07/17/2013
2013 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Compared BMW 328, MB 300, Audi A4, and infiniti g37x to the KIA SX. Optima SX had more options and performance. The optima is a gorgeous car. the outside styling and paint finish is incredible. Interior materials are excellent quality. The navigation and radio respond very quickly. Front and rear seats are heated. I have had the car for a month, love how it drives and handles. The SX turbo flies with almost 274HP. this is my 3rd kia. They have been extremely dependable. There is nothing on the market that has the same value as a KIA. This is not the KIA of past. Toyota and Honda take note. I traded out of a m35x for the SX. The m35x was very expensive to maintain almost $12k a year.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

POOR GAS MILEAGE

sedum, 01/15/2014
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 25 people found this review helpful

the best gas mileage I get is 18 city and 27 on a trip. the company and the dealer (courtesy kia Altoona pa) will do nothing. I would never buy another kia.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Engine trouble

sjh12, 10/15/2012
2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful

Bought this car as college graduation gift for my son. Drove it from Midwest to west coast to begin a job in a new city. Across country, engine light comes on and now needs to be in for service 3 days. This should NOT happen with a brand new car. Starting a new job and needing to get car in for service in a new city is a HUGE hassle. Wish we had bought something else.

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