Used 2013 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
Used Optima for sale
Not For Tall People (2013) model
Matt D, Philadelphia, PA, 08/09/2015
updated 08/15/2023
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
Car has plenty of leg room but when seat all the way back the door post blocks your view. Passenger seat is way too low and cannot be adjusted up? ( PS Noticed that Kia finally offers a 10 way adjustable passenger seat for 2016 ) No lock on glove box? Poor visability over hood. Road noise excessive, will be changing tires with less than 15,000 K on odometer. Bluetooth will not stay connected? Car does look good though, get complements on a daily basis (Metal Bronze) color. Car has lots of features that are not found on higher priced sedans. Heated rear seats and power folding mirrors are two of them. Wish there was a power outlet that was powered when car is turned off, and wish there was one in the rear or in the trunk like VW. Car is extremely low in the front, looks great but have to be very careful when parking near curb or concrete stops. Dealership is not a well managed place. Employees look like used car dealers from Detroit. When going to the dealer I usually see the entire staff sitting around eating. The place looks and smells like a Deli. They are not very professional and if you are there for any reason (other than giving them a blank check) or a lease for a NEW car, they are completely disinterested. Just changed OEM tires and purchased top rated Pirelli P7, road noise and ride did not improve. Must be the cheap suspension components that are causing the noise. Noticed that the color of the dash material does not match the color of the rest of the interior? Guess they saved money by not matching color. Car has developed noises in rear of cabin and rattles in dash. Good car for the amount paid. Had since Sept.2012. My advice, spend the extra money and get a higher quality vehicle. The Optima styling hasn’t changed since 2011 and is a little dated now. There is really no reason to buy a new Optima since it still looks the same, except for the usual slight change to front fascia and tail lights. Performance is lack luster. Can’t understand why Kia didn’t produce an Optima coupe with more horsepower? Panoramic Sun Roof is nice feature, but sun blocking screen is on a roller that cannot be stopped halfway to give partial shade. Car did not come with a Spare Tire only an inflator kit, had to buy my own Spare and Jack. Bluetooth still won’t keep my i phone connected, I must have reconnected 2000 times by now,very annoying. Cant wait to get rid of this car. Due to economy I’m stuck with this car. Ride getting worse over rough road and bumps. Almost lost my dentures over one bump. Always spilling coffee. Small rattles developed, no other major problems. Garage kept 67,000 K. Finally got rid of it.
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josejose, Menomonee Falls, WI, 11/07/2016
updated 05/10/2021
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
Be prepared to buy a car and not like it once you have driven it for a while. Most new car owners look forward to taken it for a spin , not here. The ride is noisy and stiff and the electric steering is rough and stiff. Not worth it , the reviews saying it was a good car are bogus. You should rent one for the weekend before buying it , I wish I would have. Sold it a year ago after getting a notice from Kia saying they may have left metal shavings in the cylinder during the manufacturing process , was told to listen for knocking noises coming from the engine. Traded it in on a Ford Fusion , nicer ride , quieter and averaging 45 MPG on the highway. Happy with the Fusion 2 years later , best move I've made. Kia makes garbage.
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Economically Cool
Mr. M.Williams Aurora IL, Chicago, IL, 01/11/2024
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Handles great very economical on gas and parts & service. But most of all the Kia/Hyundai car company stands by their vehicles & their word 100%.,in my opinion
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Great Value, Reliable, and Comfortable but...
AnnD, Vancouver, WA, 03/28/2018
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wish the interior was quieter and gas mileage better. Since first bought new 8/12 I have never obtained more than 23 in the city and 30 on the highway (only with non-ethanol fuel and non-stop PDX to Seattle - otherwise 2 gallons less). My usual combined mileage including one 40 round trip highway trip a week is 24 with ethanol fuel. I have only driven about 73,000 miles since work from home and nothing has broken or needed repair other than a squeaky door which started last summer so the dealer greases hinge every 6 months when there for an oil change. Weston Kia has been great to work with and offers bargain oil changes! Besides oil and air filter changes I needed new front brake pads at about 50,000 miles and new tires about 35,000 as the OEM set rode great/smooth but wore out fast. Only other complaint is the hood paint - one rock chip has now rusted out the size of a nickel and would cost at least $500 to fix plus a few lost days so it is what it is. Ironically the doors look new as I installed matching color strips when bought. First car I have ever owned more than 5 years and usually only go 4 - but can't justify selling as it's styling is so similar outside to new ones.
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altair47, Wilmington, DE, 09/29/2012
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
Car was delivered with a half tank of fuel and empty winshield washer fluid tank. The passenger seat is extremely low, my wife feels like she is sitting on the floor and there is no adjustment up or down? Dealer was not very friendly or helpful. The sales managers personal car was a new Ferrari and he had it parked right in front where all Kia customers had to walk by. Did not look good for KIA.