Used 2013 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Fabulous car for money!!
Roger, Galena, OH, 03/10/2016
updated 09/23/2020
Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 12 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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GORGEOUS!
funruffian, Cloverdale, CA, 03/19/2013
Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 7 months ago and I am so happy to drive and step into it every day. The looks are Drop dead Gorgeous. The comfort is similar to sitting in your living room. The interior is High-end and state of the art. The drive is smooth and luxurious and I feel as if I'm driving a $40,000 car.
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Nearly the perfect balance of performance/economy/price.
steve63_10, Ashburn, VA, 03/29/2013
Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The key to this car is measuring the overall value in a car of this class. Kia has done a great job with a car that has more than adequate performance, a host of standard features, a very roomy and stylish interior, striking looks and the best fuel economy of any car I've owned. I've HAD it with paying for $4/Gal gas and getting 13 mpg's in SUV's and trucks etc. Although I've never gotten 35 mpg as advertised, I have averaged 28.5 in mixed driving. Quite good for a car of it's size and performance level. The LX has all the features we wanted and kept the price very reasonable. Is this the perfect car? No. (see suggested improvements) However, it is quite good at just about everything.
Not Impressed with the Optima or KIA
Kris Parsons, Kennesaw, GA, 03/18/2016
Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
26 of 35 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2013 brand new KIA Optima LX (4cyl) at Cobb County KIA in Kennesaw, GA. I came into the dealership with my own financing. The salesman suggested that I should give their credit manager an opportunity to see if he could beat my current financing rate. I acquiesced and later regretted that decision. THREE hours later and after almost walking away from the deal, we finally got the paperwork signed. Apparently Cobb County KIA uses their credit manager to try and re-negotiate the deal. Extremely frustrated with how they do business. About a year later, I'm driving down the highway when I realize I have a flat tire. No big deal...have had to deal with this several times in my life. So I pull over to the shoulder, get out, open the trunk and pull up the trunk mat to find....NOTHING...where the spare should be is a little box containing a small air compressor and a can of "Fix-a-Flat". [non-permissible content removed]?? So I call the dealer thinking that surely there's some mistake...but no, the service manager tells me that KIA doesn't put spare tires in the Optima LX. But they do give you a little air compressor and Fix a flat. Now I'm pissed...I never even thought to check and see if the car had a spare when I was buying the damn thing. Logical assumption, right? Managed to get my car over to Discount Tire where they hooked me up in replacing my tire, and gave me a great deal on a cheap rim and used tire to keep in my car as an actual spare. Take notes KIA...actual customer service. Which is why I will always go back to Discount Tire but I will never buy another KIA product. Engine light comes on yesterday. Take the Optima by an AutoZone so they could check the code. Guy tells me it's a fuel sensor code and that KIA hasn't released parts to the parts stores so I'd have to take the car to the dealer for service. Got an appointment this morning with the Cobb County KIA dealership. They take it back and after about an hour and half they call me up to tell me that the bad fuel sensor was included as part of a recall and therefore there would be no charge. Great...finally some good news. We'll drive it around front for you. While I'm waiting, he comes back and says the engine light came on again...we need to check it out. After another hour of waiting, he comes out to tell me that another fuel sensor/GDI pump is bad...but this time it's not covered by a recall or warranty (keep in mind I have 79k miles on the car and is still under the 100k warranty). $1,067!!!! Unbelievable. I express my frustration to him...less than 3 yr old car still under 'warranty' and I'm already paying over a $1,000 for repairs. Keeping in mind I can't go anywhere else since KIA has a stranglehold on their parts. This is the final straw for me. I will never own another KIA product and I will tell everyone I know not to purchase one either.
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Fantastic Sedan
golleye, Monroe, NC, 02/06/2014
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.