Used 2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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WAY impressed with this car!
c1carroll, West Hurley, NY, 08/17/2014
updated 08/31/2022
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
62 of 65 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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Best Kept Secret on Highway
jimbojjm, Pensacola, FL, 03/16/2013
updated 09/18/2017
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 12 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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2012 EX Amazing
jerryk007, Fair Oaks, CA, 09/10/2012
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 11 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!
Great car, but you have to buy a spare tire.
alanbala, Dover, DE, 08/09/2012
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
38 of 43 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.
Loving my Optima so far.
dps1961, San Francisco, CA, 08/06/2013
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I haven't bought a new car since 1982 but after the repair bills on my last two BMW's, I decided to go this route. The BMW repair center I used was close to work so I parked it and walked past the KIA dealership to work. I kept looking at the Optima's as I walked by and thought they were beautiful sedans. After my last $850 repair bill I decided to give them a test drive. I didn't expect them to drive and ride as well as my 545i, and they didn't, but I was happily surprised at how well it did perform. I have been averaging over 35 mpg on the highway so I am very happy. I also enjoy the fact I can use regular gasoline instead of the premium that I had to use in my BMW.